Electric Work Vehicles

100 autonomous electric trucks begin work in giant Mongolia mine

100 autonomous electric trucks begin work in giant Mongolia mine

A cluster of 100 autonomous electric mining trucks have been put into operation at a giant open pit mine in Inner Mongolia.
CATL launches new swappable battery for heavy-duty trucks, promises big cost savings

CATL launches new swappable battery for heavy-duty trucks, promises big cost savings

Chinese battery giant CATL says its new swappable battery can deliver big savings to truck operators over diesel equivalents.
“We were surprised:” Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost

“We were surprised:” Electric trucks ready to overtake diesel on lifetime cost

New research shows the tipping point for cost parity for electric trucks and diesel trucks is close than expected. “We were surprised,” say the researchers.
Volvo to build heavy electric trucks in Australia after record breaking order

Volvo to build heavy electric trucks in Australia after record breaking order

Volvo accelerates plans to build heavy electric trucks in Australia after a record order of electric prime movers from transport group Linfox.
Foton to bring bigger electric trucks to Australia market

Foton to bring bigger electric trucks to Australia market

Foton to introduce new 8.5-tonne and 18-tonne electric trucks to its Australian lineup in the second half of 2025.
Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.
Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik says its largest-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet order from Australian miner South32 includes trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills.
Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”

Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.