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Farizon expands Australian commercial EV lineup with new electric light truck

Farizon boosts its electric light truck offerings with release of new F3E that comes in at around $50,000, with cab chassis, tray and cargo box options.
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Mining giants trial “early-learner” electric haul trucks, despite saying tech not ready

BHP and Rio conducting trials of “early learner” electric haul trucks, but insist it is still “early days” as rival Fortescue vows to eliminate fossil fuels within four years.
Chinese mining giant builds out electric truck fleet, with swappable and fast charge batteries

Chinese mining giant builds out electric truck fleet, with swappable and fast charge batteries

Chinese mining giant now has a fleet of nearly 300 battery electric trucks at its mines, including a batch of electric haul trucks that the company built itself – because it couldn’t find another supplier.

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Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers

Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers

Electric road freight company announces plans to fast-track rollout of 20 electric prime movers, to run between Sydney and regional centres, along with six “mobile” charging packs.
Tesla Semi electric truck tests out international markets

Tesla Semi electric truck tests out international markets

Tesla launches recruitment drive as it gets ready to test international markets for Semi electric truck.
Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia

Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia

Kia’s upcoming PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries.
The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia

The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia

Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers

Local council says first heavy truck to replace two ageing diesels and two trailers

Updated: Council in western Sydney has unveiled a new fully electric heavy truck, which it says is custom-made to replace two ageing diesel trucks and two trailers.
LDV taps into “seismic shift” in Australia market with release of smaller eDeliver 5 electric van

LDV taps into “seismic shift” in Australia market with release of smaller eDeliver 5 electric van

LDV launches the smallest of its three electric van models in Australia, pitched at a special initial low price as it seeks to tap into “seismic shift” in market.
Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck, and rolls out first 6 MW fast charger

Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck, and rolls out first 6 MW fast charger

Fortescue has fitted out a giant electric haul truck with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast charger, built in house.
Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Kia introduces innovative wheelchair accessible option to PV5 electric van

Retrofitting vehicles to make them wheelchair accessible always presents problems. Kia has found a solution – with a twist – for its new electric van.