Electric Transport

World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures

World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures

Aberdeen is set to wind down its hydrogen bus experiment after reliability and fuel supply issues, committing instead to a battery-electric transition.
How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct

How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct

Australian company says electrifying truck trailers with a battery pack is significantly cheaper than doing the same with the prime mover, and can cut diesel use by up to 50 per cent. 
The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight

Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.
Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot

Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot

State celebrates opening of first overhead gantry charging infrastructure, which is approximately 25 per cent more space-efficient than conventional charging infrastructure,
Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero

Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero

Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
Another bus depot to go electric as state government vows to phase out diesel

Another bus depot to go electric as state government vows to phase out diesel

Another bus depot to be fitted out with charging infrastructure as state government advances on its plans to phase out diesel buses and go all electric.
Zenobē opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

Zenobē opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

Australia’s first dedicated off-site electric truck charging hub has opened, with Zenobē launching a 100% renewable-powered facility to support Woolworths’ growing EV delivery fleet.
Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months.