Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of EV Meetup, bringing the e-mobility industry together across Australia. The next EV Meetup is Wednesday June 17th in Brisbane.

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Toyota’s electric HiLux: Too little, too late, or just another car for Barry?

After years of stalling, Toyota has finally revealed a fully electric HiLux. But with rivals like BYD already gaining ground, questions remain over whether this signals real change or just another gesture.

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Logistics giant delivers first two heavy electric vehicles to Coles in Perth

Toll Group says it has delivered two new Volvo FM battery electric prime movers to supermarket giant Coles in Perth.

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Tesla reveals redesigned Semi with Model Y style front, improved efficiency

Tesla's upcoming Semi upgrade revealed with improved efficiency and is built for trucking autonomy.

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Ford’s E-Transit Custom finally hits Australian shores, but no V2L on board

Ford’s long-awaited electric van brings solid performance and practicality, yet its omission of vehicle-to-load tech shows the brand still playing it safe on electrification.

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Logistics giant rolls out another 12 electric trucks for Coca-Cola in Australia

Australian freight company announces rollout of another 12 electric trucks that will replace diesel vehicles used for the national delivery network of global beverage giant Coca-Cola.

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Rio Tinto launches battery swap electric truck trial fleet at giant copper mine

Mining giant Rio Tinto is trialling battery swap technology for electric haul trucks at one of its copper mines, using eight 91-tonne trucks and 13 batteries.

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“It was a bit of a Frankenstein:” The rapid evolution of Fortescue’s giant electric haul trucks

Fortescue will soon roll out the first of its giant electric haul trucks, capable of transporting 240 tonnes of ore. It has been a rapid learning curve, as CEO Dino Otranto explains.

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Toll buys two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope logistics

Toll Group unveils two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope Steel with its freight and warehousing capabilities.

electric volvo truck, new energy transport

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New Australian electric truck company signs delivery deal with Who Gives A Crap

New zero-emissions trucking company New Energy Transport has cut a deal with Who Gives A Crap to deliver greener toilet paper, and show the path for electric trucking in Australia.

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Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026

Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.

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