We compared land transport options for net zero. Hands down, electric rail is best
Two new papers find electric rail is hands down the land transport mode with the lowest emissions intensity for both passengers and freight.
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Megawatt charging stations able to re-power electric trucks within regulatory rest breaks
New megawatt charging posts will make it possible to charge electric trucks for 4.5 hours of operation within the regulatory rest period, and with no additional waiting time.
Solar bus shelters deliver clean power for electric transport
Iberdrola has completed the installation of two solar bus shelters, each spanning over 65 metres in length and with a combined capacity of 65kW.Â
BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, will go straight to electric for giant haul trucks
BHP would go "straight to a battery electric truck" as a diesel replacement for its massive haul trucks in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Last mile deliveries: Logistics giant leads $45 million plan to help owner drivers go electric
Project funded by ARENA will provide discount leases and charging infrastructure to get more than 100 last mile delivery vans and trucks owned by drivers onto the road.
“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones
An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that "every decision matters" in the race to cut emissions.
World’s busiest airport considers feasibility of green hydrogen hub for alternative fuels
One of world's biggest airports to study feasibility of a green hydrogen hub designed to promote hydrogen as a potential fuel source for future aircraft operations.
Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores
Furniture giant IKEA to build electric truck charging network at its 10 Australian retail locations to support its growing electric truck fleet.
Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.
China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery
China Ocean Shipping Group launches world’s largest electric container ship, with a 50 MWh battery.