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.
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Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The Driven Podcast.
“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.
Geely’s Farizon launches new electric commercial and delivery van in Australia
Geely brand Farizon launches a new electric van in Australia that it says matches ICE vehicles on payload and cargo capacity, but no word yet on the ticket price.
Tesla Semi trial by logistics giant achieves 1 kWh per km consumption
A 7,500 km Tesla Semi trial shows efficiency of just over 1 kWh/km for transport group, as the company heads towards mass production.
Tesla Semi electric truck factory finally nears completion as mass production looms
Tesla's Semi electric truck factory nears completion as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
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.