electric trucks

New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

Standardised high power DC charging connector announced for use with large trucks and other heavy duty applications.
Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Swedish commercial truck maker Scania unveils new line of battery-electric trucks offering range of up to 350km and charging at up to 375kW.
Tesla no longer prime mover in electric trucks, as new and old rivals jump on board

Tesla no longer prime mover in electric trucks, as new and old rivals jump on board

Tesla has lost its first mover advantage in electric trucks, and some Australian companies are playing a key role in the transition of heavy haulage.
Volvo Trucks opens first electric truck battery assembly plant

Volvo Trucks opens first electric truck battery assembly plant

Volvo Trucks opens first battery assembly plant to supply batteries for its full-electric heavy-duty trucks.
Tritium one of eight shortlisted by mining giants to decarbonise haul trucks

Tritium one of eight shortlisted by mining giants to decarbonise haul trucks

Australian fast-charging company Tritium named one of eight finalists in challenge created by mining giants to help electrify industry.
Quiet achievers: Can Australian-made electric trucks keep our cities moving?

Quiet achievers: Can Australian-made electric trucks keep our cities moving?

It’s true that we don’t make Holdens, Toyotas or Fords anymore, but automotive manufacturing is still alive in Australia.
Electric trucks are coming: Volvo opens orders for heavy duty, Volta targets US market

Electric trucks are coming: Volvo opens orders for heavy duty, Volta targets US market

Volvo Trucks officially opens orders for its heavy-duty electric truck range, while Volta targets the US market.
Beyond electric cars: how electric trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

Beyond electric cars: how electric trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

Electrification can work for almost all transport options, and there will soon be no need to burn petrol and diesel in an internal combustion engine.