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Curfews and weight limits: EV lobby hails heavy vehicle reform package to ease path for electric trucks

State and federal ministers agree on $400 million package to smooth path for electric trucks in Australia, including more charging and reduced curfews.
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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

“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.

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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.
Janus Electric lands another $45 million in contracts, taking diesel-to-electric truck conversion orders to more than 100

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

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.
Australian logistics group takes delivery of its first electric prime mover

Australian logistics group takes delivery of its first electric prime mover

Logistics group takes delivery of a Mercedes Benz eActros 300 electric truck and charging solution via electric vehicle as a service model.