Electric Work Vehicles

Volvo claims Australia’s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra

Volvo claims Australia’s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra

Volvo Trucks completes what it says is Australia’s longest electric truck journey, travelling 1,185 kilometres from Brisbane to Canberra in a heavy-duty truck in 19 hours, including charging time.
“Momentous moment:” Munro Vehicles reveals first electric 4×4 dual cab utility

“Momentous moment:” Munro Vehicles reveals first electric 4×4 dual cab utility

Scottish based EV start-up Munro Vehicles has produced its first pre-production series electric 4×4 utility: a hard-top five seater.
Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE

Commercial electric vehicles present a $110bn opportunity to decarbonise Australian industry and employ a new generation of workers, think tank says.
Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck begins series production of new battery electric Freightliner

Daimler Truck has begun series production of the Freightliner eM2, a battery electric medium-duty truck designed for pick-up and delivery applications.
New entrant in EVs-for-mines market predicts 7,200 in sales by 2027

New entrant in EVs-for-mines market predicts 7,200 in sales by 2027

Australian company Climatech Zero is moving into EVs by licensing its Irish partner’s autonomous vehicle software.
Victoria paves way for heavy duty electric trucks with permanent axle weight concessions

Victoria paves way for heavy duty electric trucks with permanent axle weight concessions

Victoria is the first state or territory in Australia to announce the permanent removal of one of the main hurdles for heavy-duty electric trucks to operate on local roads.
Stellantis increases driving range with launch of updated commercial electric vehicles

Stellantis increases driving range with launch of updated commercial electric vehicles

Stellantis has unveiled a complete refresh of its lineup of commercial electric vehicles across its six brands, with increased range on all models.
Fortescue unveils new 240 tonne haul truck, but has three year wait for WAE battery

Fortescue unveils new 240 tonne haul truck, but has three year wait for WAE battery

Fortescue unveils its new massive 240-tonne haul truck, but the batteries for the new Liebherr 240 machines will not be ready until 2026.