Electric Transport

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.
Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet.
BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines

BHP takes delivery of first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives for iron ore mines

BHP has welcomed its first purpose-built battery-electric locomotives, which will be trialled on the company’s iron ore rail routes between its Pilbara mines and Port Hedland.