Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia

The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions.

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The first lap of Australia in an electric truck has begun, with some charging challenges

The first lap of Australia by an electric truck has begun, with some interesting charging challenges along the way.

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“Just like a normal digger but quicker:” BHP switches on its first giant electric excavator

BHP has followed in the path of fellow iron ore major Fortescue by deploying its first electric excavator, dumping a diesel engine and replacing it with an electric motor fed by a trailing cable.

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Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage

American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts.

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The urgent need for tougher trucking rules to protect communities around warehouses

In neighbourhoods where new depots and warehouses have been built to meet the increase in online shopping, the increase in diesel truck traffic is creating significant pollution.

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Electric Work Vehicles

Industry calls for $3 billion fund to clean dirty big trucks

Australia's heavy-duty transport industry is calling for a $3 billion national fund to invest in low-emission vehicles and ensure drivers can keep on trucking in a net-zero era.

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Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.

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Fortescue and Liebherr to develop first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines

Fortescue and German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr to develop what they say will be the first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines in the world.

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Mercedes brings electric eSprinter van to Australia, five years late but with bigger battery

For 25 years the Mercedes Sprinter has been a stalwart of the Australian light commercial vehicle market. Now there is an electric version.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the prototype eActros 600, a long haul electric truck with a driving range of 500 km.

Electric Work Vehicles