Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”
Andrew Forrest's iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute
AusEV has unveiled what it describes as Australia’s first fully electric 4x4 mining and construction ute, and which it says will beat its fossil fuel equivalents on the total cost of ownership.
Crunching the numbers on electric trucks: It’s all about charging time and costs
Right now there is zero policy that impacts trucks. There are no fuel efficiency standards, no renewable fuel credits, no tax incentives that favour zero emissions trucks.
Mining giant Liebherr is developing a Segway-style autonomous electric haul truck
Liebherr - which has a $4 billion contract with Fortescue for giant electric trucks - unveils concept for a single-axle, autonomous hauler capable of 145 tonne payloads.
Australian logistics company adds 60 new EVs to its delivery fleet
Freight and logistics company ANC Delivers says it has added 60 new EVs to its fleet of delivery vehicles for some of Australia's best known retailers.
State government offers big grants for electric delivery vans and cargo e-bikes
One state government has announced grants of $20,000 for electric delivery vans and $2,500 for cargo e-bikes for last mile delivery services.
Small, family owned trucking firms encouraged to go electric
Without help for small transport operators to make the transition to electric now, many would be unable to compete with larger firms in future years.Â
Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers
Ports operator deploys its first fully electric internal transfer vehicle (ITV) - designed to ferry shipping containers weighing up to 88 tones - within its operations at Brisbane.
Fortescue to build and test world’s most powerful electric fast charger
Fortescue has landed $10 million in ARENA funds to help build and test world's most powerful fast chargers for its planned fleet of giant electric haul trucks.
Electric trucks, dozers and excavators to drive Fortescue’s “real zero” plans
Iron ore billionaire Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says he intends to silence the naysayers with profitable patented green technology to save the planet - and mining.