Electric Work Vehicles

Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected.
First Volvo FH electric truck sold in Australia after road rules relaxed

First Volvo FH electric truck sold in Australia after road rules relaxed

Family-owned transport business takes delivery of Australia’s first Volvo FH electric prime mover, boasting a 540kWh battery pack and a range of up to 300 kms.
Fourth Australian state to allow heavy duty electric trucks on some major routes

Fourth Australian state to allow heavy duty electric trucks on some major routes

Electric trucks have been given the green light to haul freight in another state, at least on some major routes. 
Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries

Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries

Transport and logistics company to create a 30-strong electric truck fleet that will be used for metro deliveries but will be powered and charged only by a massive off-grid solar and battery system.
“We can’t keep waiting:” Office fit-out company secures first Mighty Electric truck

“We can’t keep waiting:” Office fit-out company secures first Mighty Electric truck

Office design and construction firm announces arrival of its first electric truck, a Hyundai Mighty Electric truck, which is the first to hit the road for an Australian business.
Australia network giant unveils its first heavy electric trucks

Australia network giant unveils its first heavy electric trucks

Ausgrid, the largest electricity distributor on Australia’s east coast, has unveiled its first heavy electric vehicles (EVs).
China company completes 1500 km road test of Tesla Semi inspired electric truck

China company completes 1500 km road test of Tesla Semi inspired electric truck

Cleaner and cheaper road freight is just around the corner with the rapid development of all-electric trucks, with one Chinese company completing a 1,500km road test.
Australia’s biggest concrete supplier to trial its first electric truck

Australia’s biggest concrete supplier to trial its first electric truck

The bigger concrete maker in Australia to trial its first electric truck at a remote mining site as it awaits regulatory approval to use on public roads.