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Hyundai launches and prices fully electric version of Staria Load 1 tonne van

The onslaught of new fully-electric light commercial vehicles isn’t going to end any time soon. Hyundai have just announced an all-electric version of their popular Staria van.
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BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point

Many car buyers held back on EVs because they fretted about charging times, now Australia’s biggest miner is doing the same as it considers giant electric haul trucks.
Scania adds more batteries to boost range of electric long-haul trucks to up to 720 km

Scania adds more batteries to boost range of electric long-haul trucks to up to 720 km

Scania hopes to improve the ability of electric trucks to complete long-haul operations by adding two batteries behind the cab, enabling up to 720 km of range.

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Chinese manufacturing giant ships 600 electric mining trucks and loaders in a single month

Chinese manufacturing giant ships 600 electric mining trucks and loaders in a single month

Chinese manufacturing giant says it shipped more than 600 electric mining trucks and loaders in August, underlining the speed and scale of the transition.
Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks

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.
“Ideal for EVs:” Miner is operating 120-tonne battery-electric trucks, more than kilometre underground

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

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.
China debuts world’s first electric mining trucks with huge sodium-ion battery packs

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.
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.