Europe’s electric truck market is surging, but electric buses the star of the show
How do we go from hundreds of electric trucks to hundreds of thousands of them in less than two decades?
Electric Work Vehicles
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Report calls for diesel rebates to be slashed to accelerate electric mines
Capping the diesel subsidy for mining companies would save $14 billion by 2030, which could go towards costs for an electric truck industry and battery manufacturing.
Going electric won’t steal the tradies’ utes, or their transit vans
Electrification won's steal the tradie vehicle - it will save them money in fuel, service and down time for services. To prove it, I took an electric transit van on a 420km day trip.
The heavy duty electric truck that can run 24 hours a day
Logistics company takes delivery of heavy duty electric trucks, including one that will operate around the clock using 15-minute fast charging while loading.
Foton boosts battery warranty for electric trucks to 300,000km
Foton says local purchasers of its new T5 EV all-electric truck will receive an upgraded 8-year/300,000-kilometre battery warranty.
ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job
ACT government to use electric ride-on lawn mowers to manage the upkeep of public grassed areas in suburbs, open spaces and arterial roadways.
Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project
Scania is working on a solar-powered truck, but even the project’s manager admits the need for new hardware and software makes it “a little bit of a wild and crazy idea”.
What we know about Toyota’s Hilux electric ute concept
Here is what we know so far about the recently revealed electric ute Toyota calls the "Hilux Revo BEV concept", which it is testing in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz completes summer testing of new electric truck at temps of up to 44°C
The five-week testing programme undertaken in Andalusia in southern Spain focused on measurements and functional testing of various components in the eActros 600.
Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke
Australia’s first battery electric fire truck rolls out, to be used by the ACT, and more are on their way.