Electric Work Vehicles

Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?

Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?

Electric vans are on the rise in Australia. We take a look at what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon, and why they make financial sense.
Volvo secures record order for 1,000 electric trucks

Volvo secures record order for 1,000 electric trucks

Volvo lands biggest order yet for electric trucks with 1,000 to go to Swiss-based building supplies company.
Electric and hydrogen launches dominate first day of Australia’s biggest truck show

Electric and hydrogen launches dominate first day of Australia’s biggest truck show

First day of Australia’s biggest truck show includes some new electric and hydrogen offerings.
Mercedes promises electric camper van as it aims big with new EV van platform

Mercedes promises electric camper van as it aims big with new EV van platform

Mercedes-Benz says it will build an electric camper van as part of a commitment to build all new midsize and large vans on a newly launched Van Electric Architecture.
Electric tuk tuks to make deliveries for Ikea customers in Sydney

Electric tuk tuks to make deliveries for Ikea customers in Sydney

Electric tuk tuks will be used on Australian roads for the first time with a trial for customer delivers by Ikea.
Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola hits pause on electric trucks as it pulls out of Europe and focuses on fuel cell

Nikola suspends production of its battery electric truck and pulls out of Europe as it turns its focus to hydrogen fuel cells.
“Farcical:” Australia urged to electrify its dirty truck fleet before cars

“Farcical:” Australia urged to electrify its dirty truck fleet before cars

Australia’s truck fleet make up just 1pct of all vehicles and 15% of transport emissions. New report says it’s low hanging fruit that should be tackled before cars.
New electric powered trailer could reduce diesel truck fuel use by 41%

New electric powered trailer could reduce diesel truck fuel use by 41%

Electric powered semi-truck trailer could help diesel truck fleets slash emissions and fuel costs by reducing load on engine and powering refrigeration.