Victoria signs global initiative to reach 100 pct zero-emission freight vehicles by 2040
The Victorian Labor government has joined a global initiative committed to enabling 100 per cent zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
BYD’s biggest EV that’s not a bus approved for sale in Australia
BYD's new electric van is heading to Australia, with key spec details revealed in sales approval documentation.
Long distance electric truck plans fast-tracked, with support of Australia-made chargers
Electric trucking company New Energy Transport unveils a rapid deployment plan, which could see long distance operations start out of their new charging depot near Sydney as early as July.
Australian logistics group to roll out 30 electric trucks in service-based model
Australian logistics company to deploy 30 fully electric trucks under service-based model that avoids full upfront cost of buying vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Electric trucks in China have already ditched diesel, now they’re ditching the driver
While Australia debates electrification of its road freight, China has already electrified much of its trucking fleet, and now it’s removing the driver.
“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest mocks Murchoch tabloid front page story and editorial that says electric truck technology is not available.
Volvo unveils new heavy electric truck that boasts range up to 700km
Volvo says new extended range electric truck, and the next generation of its other heavy trucks, means it has "never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”
Now there is a price war for electric vans, and first under $50,000 drive-away
Updated: A price war has broken out in the nascent electric van market in Australia, as the commercial vehicle market shifts to electric mobility in the face of soaring diesel costs.
Australia’s biggest electric truck depot takes shape, secures government support
Plans for the biggest heavy electric truck depot in Australia get a government boost, and will support up to 50 electric trucks initially with on-site solar, batteries and megawatt-scale charging.
Kia announces Australian pricing for its PV5 Cargo electric van, undercuts rivals
Kia has announced pricing for its first electric van in Australia, coming in below competitor offerings from the likes of Renault, Ford, VW, Mercedes, Farizon and LDV.