BHP rejects hydrogen and hybrids, will go straight to electric for giant haul trucks
BHP would go "straight to a battery electric truck" as a diesel replacement for its massive haul trucks in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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Last mile deliveries: Logistics giant leads $45 million plan to help owner drivers go electric
Project funded by ARENA will provide discount leases and charging infrastructure to get more than 100 last mile delivery vans and trucks owned by drivers onto the road.
“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones
An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that "every decision matters" in the race to cut emissions.
World’s busiest airport considers feasibility of green hydrogen hub for alternative fuels
One of world's biggest airports to study feasibility of a green hydrogen hub designed to promote hydrogen as a potential fuel source for future aircraft operations.
Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores
Furniture giant IKEA to build electric truck charging network at its 10 Australian retail locations to support its growing electric truck fleet.
Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.
China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery
China Ocean Shipping Group launches world’s largest electric container ship, with a 50 MWh battery.
“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric
Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is "very cost effective," and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office.
Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think
An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here's what it got wrong.
Hydrogen powered train achieves new distance record
Swiss manufacturer Stadler has achieved a distance record of 2,803 kilometres achieved by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train.