Electric Work Vehicles
Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks
Japanese industrial giant Mitsubishi has unveiled a new lineup of electrically powered transport refrigeration units developed specifically for electric trucks.
“Ideal for EVs:” Miner is operating 120-tonne battery-electric trucks, more than kilometre underground
Two 120-tonne battery-electric trucks are hauling iron ore more than a kilometre underground in Sweden, where cool temperatures and predictable routes are proving an ideal fit for EVs.
BHP to trial dynamic charging for “early learning” electric trucks as it pockets estimated $548 million in diesel credits
BHP to trial “dynamic” charging for its electric haul trucks, and more electric locomotives, as it pockets an estimated $548 million in diesel fuel credits.
Curfews and weight limits: EV lobby hails heavy vehicle reform package to ease path for electric trucks
State and federal ministers agree on $400 million package to smooth path for electric trucks in Australia, including more charging and reduced curfews.
China debuts world’s first electric mining trucks with huge sodium-ion battery packs
Huge 75-tonne mining trucks are the first in the world to be powered by sodium-ion battery packs.
“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric
At current diesel prices, the fuel cost savings of switching a commercial fleet to electric are not marginal, they are transformational, new report finds.
EV price war extends to electric vans as Farizon slashes prices by $8,500, offers bigger battery
Geely brand Farizon slashes prices on its electric van range in Australia, and offers a new variant with a bigger battery. Good news for deliveries and green nomads.
