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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck

Fortescue has rolled out two more electric excavators and says they are more efficient that diesel and will eliminate 95 million litres of diesel when rolled out across its operations.

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Electric utes are finally on their way to Australia

Utes account for more than one in every five new vehicles sold in Australia, but hardly any are electric. That is about to change with new electric and hybrid models on their way.

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“A game changer:” Albanese hails delivery of biggest electric truck fleet in Australia

First 43 of 60 ordered electric trucks unveiled at the western Sydney depot of Team Global Express, supported by a battery, solar panels and charging equipment.

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Electric trucks to hit price parity with diesel faster than expected, thanks to plunging battery costs

Electric trucks are already cheaper to run than diesel rigs. Now, because of plunging battery costs, the upfront price will hit parity much sooner than expected.

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First Volvo FH electric truck sold in Australia after road rules relaxed

Family-owned transport business takes delivery of Australia’s first Volvo FH electric prime mover, boasting a 540kWh battery pack and a range of up to 300 kms.

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Fourth Australian state to allow heavy duty electric trucks on some major routes

Electric trucks have been given the green light to haul freight in another state, at least on some major routes.

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Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries

Transport and logistics company to create a 30-strong electric truck fleet that will be used for metro deliveries but will be powered and charged only by a massive off-grid solar and battery system.

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“We can’t keep waiting:” Office fit-out company secures first Mighty Electric truck

Office design and construction firm announces arrival of its first electric truck, a Hyundai Mighty Electric truck, which is the first to hit the road for an Australian business.

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Australia network giant unveils its first heavy electric trucks

Ausgrid, the largest electricity distributor on Australia's east coast, has unveiled its first heavy electric vehicles (EVs).

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China company completes 1500 km road test of Tesla Semi inspired electric truck

Cleaner and cheaper road freight is just around the corner with the rapid development of all-electric trucks, with one Chinese company completing a 1,500km road test.

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