Electric Work Vehicles
The first lap of Australia in an electric truck has begun, with some charging challenges
The first lap of Australia by an electric truck has begun, with some interesting charging challenges along the way.
“Just like a normal digger but quicker:” BHP switches on its first giant electric excavator
BHP has followed in the path of fellow iron ore major Fortescue by deploying its first electric excavator, dumping a diesel engine and replacing it with an electric motor fed by a trailing cable.
Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage
American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts.
The urgent need for tougher trucking rules to protect communities around warehouses
In neighbourhoods where new depots and warehouses have been built to meet the increase in online shopping, the increase in diesel truck traffic is creating significant pollution.
Industry calls for $3 billion fund to clean dirty big trucks
Australia’s heavy-duty transport industry is calling for a $3 billion national fund to invest in low-emission vehicles and ensure drivers can keep on trucking in a net-zero era.Â
Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks
Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.
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