Electric Work Vehicles

Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery

Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery

They “won’t tow your boat” but electric vehicles may soon be pulling 165 tonnes on highways around Australia after world first trial featuring a triple road train.
Kia begins building factory for mass production of electric purpose-built vehicles

Kia begins building factory for mass production of electric purpose-built vehicles

Kia is spending over a billion dollars on a new factory to produce all-electric purpose built vehicles, which could be used for deliveries, ride hailing or other uses.
Ram unveils its first electric ute with massive battery and 800km range

Ram unveils its first electric ute with massive battery and 800km range

RAM has provided more detail on its all electric pickup truck including a massive battery, a 7 tonne towing capacity and range of up to 800kms.
Volta Trucks receives €40 million boost to electric truck as a service model

Volta Trucks receives €40 million boost to electric truck as a service model

Volta Trucks lands €40 million from the European Investment Bank designed to help support the company’s rollout of its Truck as a Service model.
Peugeot releases prices and opens orders for first electric van in Australia

Peugeot releases prices and opens orders for first electric van in Australia

Peugeot releases prices and opens orders for electric delivery van, the e-Partner, which will arrive in Australia in the middle of this year.
EV ute roadshow heads to Canberra to ruin the weekend for MPs and Senators

EV ute roadshow heads to Canberra to ruin the weekend for MPs and Senators

Electric utes haven’t been a part of the EV revolution. But that’s about to change as Solar Citizens embark on series of tours including to the national capital.
Volvo to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks in Swedish underground mine

Volvo to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks in Swedish underground mine

Volvo and mining company Boliden to deploy two heavy duty electric trucks at the Kankberg gold and tellurium underground mine.
Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Mercedes-Benz tests long haul battery electric trucks in Arctic Circle

Testing in Arctic Circle shows long haul electric truck heats cabins faster than a diesel truck.