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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.

Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational

Logistics company announces completion of Australia's first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.

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Australia will need a lot of big charging hubs: ARENA says electrifying road freight no longer optional

Arena report into electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.

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Autonomous electric tractors headed to Australia with pitch to farmers

Dutch company behind electric autonomous tractors is setting its sights on Australia and will pitch to local farmers at a conference in Victoria later this month.

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A long haul: Electric trucks in Australia still face uncertainty over rules, costs and charging

Drivers of electric trucks in one state may not be able to cross the border, because of regulations - just one of a number of issues hindering the uptake in Australia.

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Europe is racing ahead on electric trucks, but here’s why Australia can’t be a carbon copy

In Europe, the model for electric long haul trucks is based around 500 kWh batteries and megawatt charging systems. But will this work in Australia, with long distance and shorter rest breaks?

The Tesla reaches outback Queensland. Image: Mark Tipping

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Queensland LNP axes zero-emission vehicle target for government car fleet

The Queensland government is axing a zero-emissions target for parts of the state fleet and moving to a tailpipe emissions standard for all vehicles used by public servants.

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Low drag: Tesla Semi electric trucks have saved more than 3.7 million litres of diesel

Tesla says that its fleet of Semis have saved over 3.7 million litres of diesel so far ahead of mass production.

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BYD’s large electric van spotted testing in China

BYD's next big product - an electric last mile delivery van - has been spotted testing in China.

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Fleet of five ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans arrive at Australian elevator group

Fleet of five ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans have been delivered to Schindler Lifts Australia, part of that company's goal to have 15 per cent of its vehicle fleet fully electric.

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Volvo unveils new long-distance electric truck with 600km range and quick charging

Volvo Trucks unveils a new long-distance electric truck which boasts up to 600 kilometres of range and batteries that can be charged in just 40 minutes.

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