Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery specialist ANC has grown its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to over 100, with another 50 expected to join its fleet in the next 12 months, well ahead of its targets.

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BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays

BHP has deferred plans to electrify its mining fleets into the next decade, citing technology delays, in stark contrast to Andrew Forrest's real zero target for 2030.

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Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.

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UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.

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ARENA backs unique “hammer and rail” dynamic charging tech for electric mine trucks

ARENA backs Australian dynamic charging technology - dubbed hammer and rail - that uses a rail-based system to charge mining haul trucks while they are in motion.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Electric Work Vehicles

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.

Electric Work Vehicles