Electric Work Vehicles

Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute

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 4×4 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

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

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

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

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

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. 
Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

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 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.