Electric Work Vehicles

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.
Tesla Cybertruck will begin deliveries next month, but it won’t be profitable for a while

Tesla Cybertruck will begin deliveries next month, but it won’t be profitable for a while

Tesla unveils the delivery date of its revolutionary Cybertruck, but says it will be another 18 months before it reaches full production.
Electric truck pioneer Volta announces plans to file for bankruptcy

Electric truck pioneer Volta announces plans to file for bankruptcy

Swedish electric truck pioneer Volta Trucks to file for bankruptcy following significant battery supply challenges that made it impossible for the company to move forward.