Electric Work Vehicles

“Imagine a city that’s pollution-free:” Volvo delivers first 10 Australia-made battery electric trucks, with 700 km range

“Imagine a city that’s pollution-free:” Volvo delivers first 10 Australia-made battery electric trucks, with 700 km range

Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the way freight moves around the nation.
Farizon expands Australian commercial EV lineup with new electric light truck

Farizon expands Australian commercial EV lineup with new electric light truck

Farizon boosts its electric light truck offerings with release of new F3E that comes in at around $50,000, with cab chassis, tray and cargo box options.
Mining giants trial “early-learner” electric haul trucks, despite saying tech not ready

Mining giants trial “early-learner” electric haul trucks, despite saying tech not ready

BHP and Rio conducting trials of “early learner” electric haul trucks, but insist it is still “early days” as rival Fortescue vows to eliminate fossil fuels within four years.
Chinese mining giant builds out electric truck fleet, with swappable and fast charge batteries

Chinese mining giant builds out electric truck fleet, with swappable and fast charge batteries

Chinese mining giant now has a fleet of nearly 300 battery electric trucks at its mines, including a batch of electric haul trucks that the company built itself – because it couldn’t find another supplier.
Can the Kia PV5 electric van finally challenge Australia’s ute obsession?

Can the Kia PV5 electric van finally challenge Australia’s ute obsession?

We get behind the wheel of the Kia PV5 to find out whether lower running costs, secure cargo space and V2L can tempt buyers away from the established diesel workhorses.
Windrose secures key regulatory approval for electric prime mover in Australia

Windrose secures key regulatory approval for electric prime mover in Australia

Chinese electric truck company Windrose Electric secures approval for its electric prime mover, one of the last steps before the truck can go on sale in Australia.
Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers

Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers

Electric road freight company announces plans to fast-track rollout of 20 electric prime movers, to run between Sydney and regional centres, along with six “mobile” charging packs.
Tesla Semi electric truck tests out international markets

Tesla Semi electric truck tests out international markets

Tesla launches recruitment drive as it gets ready to test international markets for Semi electric truck.