Electric Work Vehicles

The heavy duty electric truck that can run 24 hours a day

The heavy duty electric truck that can run 24 hours a day

Logistics company takes delivery of heavy duty electric trucks, including one that will operate around the clock using 15-minute fast charging while loading.
Foton boosts battery warranty for electric trucks to 300,000km

Foton boosts battery warranty for electric trucks to 300,000km

Foton says local purchasers of its new T5 EV all-electric truck will receive an upgraded 8-year/300,000-kilometre battery warranty.
ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job

ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job

ACT government to use electric ride-on lawn mowers to manage the upkeep of public grassed areas in suburbs, open spaces and arterial roadways.
Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project

Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project

Scania is working on a solar-powered truck, but even the project’s manager admits the need for new hardware and software makes it “a little bit of a wild and crazy idea”.
What we know about Toyota’s Hilux electric ute concept

What we know about Toyota’s Hilux electric ute concept

Here is what we know so far about the recently revealed electric ute Toyota calls the “Hilux Revo BEV concept”, which it is testing in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz completes summer testing of new electric truck at temps of up to 44°C

Mercedes-Benz completes summer testing of new electric truck at temps of up to 44°C

The five-week testing programme undertaken in Andalusia in southern Spain focused on measurements and functional testing of various components in the eActros 600.
Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke

Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke

Australia’s first battery electric fire truck rolls out, to be used by the ACT, and more are on their way.
Foton launches an “Australian-first” electric tipper truck

Foton launches an “Australian-first” electric tipper truck

Electrification of trucks is underway with Foton now launching Australia’s first electric tipper.