Electric Work Vehicles

Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets

Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets

Australian EV distributor and mining transport logistics provider has brought the Tesla Model Y into its expanding offering of electric fleet vehicles tailored to mining fleets.
Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market

Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market

Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.
Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational

Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational

Logistics company announces completion of Australia’s first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.
Australia will need a lot of big charging hubs: ARENA says electrifying road freight no longer optional

Australia will need a lot of big charging hubs: ARENA says electrifying road freight no longer optional

Arena report into electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Autonomous electric tractors headed to Australia with pitch to farmers

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.
A long haul: Electric trucks in Australia still face uncertainty over rules, costs and charging

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

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

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.