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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
100 autonomous electric trucks begin work in giant Mongolia mine
A cluster of 100 autonomous electric mining trucks have been put into operation at a giant open pit mine in Inner Mongolia.
CATL launches new swappable battery for heavy-duty trucks, promises big cost savings
Chinese battery giant CATL says its new swappable battery can deliver big savings to truck operators over diesel equivalents.