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Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks

Japanese industrial giant Mitsubishi has unveiled a new lineup of electrically powered transport refrigeration units developed specifically for electric trucks.
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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 “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.

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“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric

“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

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 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 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

“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 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 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 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.