Latest Electric Work Vehicles
China debuts world’s first electric mining trucks with huge sodium-ion battery packs
Huge 75-tonne mining trucks are the first in the world to be powered by sodium-ion battery packs.“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric
At current diesel prices, the fuel cost savings of switching a commercial fleet to electric are not marginal, they are transformational, new report finds.
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.
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“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.
State launches electric heavy vehicle trial for logistics company – at no cost
State launches free electric heavy vehicle trials to logistics and freight companies to give them the opportunity to experience electric transport in real world situations.
Janus Electric lands another $45 million in contracts, taking diesel-to-electric truck conversion orders to more than 100
Australian specialist in converting heavy trucks from diesel-to-electric lands another four big orders in the US from freight and port operators.
Battery-swap specialist Janus Electric boosts diesel-to-electric truck conversion order book in north America
Janus Electric lands another $10 million order for its diesel truck conversion kits and swappable batteries, and calls for trading halt pending new announcement.
