Electric Transport
Faster, and a lot cheaper: First all-electric long haul delivery flags new era in Australia trucking
The first intercity delivery of freight with an electric truck and last mile delivery vans completed at a fraction of the energy cost, and also a lot quicker.
Tesla Semi saves massive amounts on running costs, new Jay Leno video reveals
Jay Leno gets behind the wheel of the upgraded Tesla Semi as the company shares huge savings in running costs.
Green mining or diesel tax credit: Net Zero Commissioner says state can’t have both
Repealing the diesel fuel tax credit for miners would help turbocharge industry decarbonisation in a state behind on its emissions-slashing targets.
Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?
Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?
Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification
Fully electric trucks may still be years away, but new trailer technologies are already helping cut diesel use in Australia’s freight sector, from solar-powered refrigeration to regenerative energy axles.
Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues
Australia Post plans to expand what is already Australia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, adding more electric trucks and delivery bikes as part of new 2030 sustainability targets.
Why electrifying road freight is key to Australia’s energy security
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed Australia’s heavy reliance on imported diesel for road freight. Rather than stockpiling fuel, the smarter path to energy security is electrifying the nation’s trucking fleet.
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