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“Ideal for EVs:” Miner is operating 120-tonne battery-electric trucks, more than kilometre underground
Two 120-tonne battery-electric trucks are hauling iron ore more than a kilometre underground in Sweden, where cool temperatures and predictable routes are proving an ideal fit for EVs.BHP to trial dynamic charging for “early learning” electric trucks as it pockets estimated $548 million in diesel credits
BHP to trial “dynamic” charging for its electric haul trucks, and more electric locomotives, as it pockets an estimated $548 million in diesel fuel credits.
Curfews and weight limits: EV lobby hails heavy vehicle reform package to ease path for electric trucks
State and federal ministers agree on $400 million package to smooth path for electric trucks in Australia, including more charging and reduced curfews.
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EV price war extends to electric vans as Farizon slashes prices by $8,500, offers bigger battery
Geely brand Farizon slashes prices on its electric van range in Australia, and offers a new variant with a bigger battery. Good news for deliveries and green nomads.
Fortescue says excavator fleet at iron ore mine now fully electric as it commissions first in-house heavy haul truck fast chargers
Fortescue says one of its iron ore mines now features an entirely electric fleet of excavators, each saving one million litres of diesel a year. And they are more productive.
Tesla to have FSD working in Semi electric trucks by early next year, says Musk
Tesla’s Semi electric truck will have full self-driving (FSD) working by early 2027, according to the company’s CEO, Elon Musk.
“They do exist:” Fortescue tests its 150 tonne battery-powered water truck, and i new electric dozers, grades and loaders
Updated: Fortescue tests out its huge new electric mining vehicles, including a 150-tonne water truck, and dozers and wheel loaders, all due to start arriving on site this year.
Australia Post to expand country’s largest electric delivery fleet with help of government grant
Australia Post, which already boasts the country’s largest electric delivery fleet, to use government funds to buy electric trucks and prime movers, and more charging stations.
Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”
Toyota has done a good job with their first Hilux electric ute. It’s great on the road, capable off-road, but its limited range will put a cap on buyers.
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