Electric Work Vehicles

Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Total cost of ownership for light urban delivery trucks is already close to diesel, even without subsidies, an Australian report has found.
Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery specialist ANC has grown its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to over 100, with another 50 expected to join its fleet in the next 12 months, well ahead of its targets.
BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays

BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays

BHP has deferred plans to electrify its mining fleets into the next decade, citing technology delays, in stark contrast to Andrew Forrest’s real zero target for 2030.
Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.
UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.
ARENA backs unique “hammer and rail” dynamic charging tech for electric mine trucks

ARENA backs unique “hammer and rail” dynamic charging tech for electric mine trucks

ARENA backs Australian dynamic charging technology – dubbed hammer and rail – that uses a rail-based system to charge mining haul trucks while they are in motion.
Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets

Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets

Australian EV distributor and mining transport logistics provider has brought the Tesla Model Y into its expanding offering of electric fleet vehicles tailored to mining fleets.
Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market

Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market

Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.