Electric Work Vehicles

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.
Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik says its largest-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet order from Australian miner South32 includes trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills.
Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
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.