Four state and territory trucking associations have joined forces to call on governments to incentivise trucking operators to “cost-effectively” transition to alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
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Education resource for truck fleets transitioning to new energy sources
Teletrac Navman, the connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, has launched a new podcast called Mobilising The Future of Fleets.
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Helping trucking industry transition towards net zero emissions
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has launched a new set of resources to help operators play their part to help achieve the nation’s net zero emission targets.
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Queensland allows heavy-duty electric trucks on major routes
A day after Followmont Transport took delivery of Volvo’s first electric prime mover, the Queensland government announced it will allow electric trucks to carry freight on some major road networks.
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Transitioning road transport from diesel to hydrogen will have lasting positive impacts
The impact of transitioning road transport and logistics from diesel to emission-free hydrogen will have lasting positive impacts beyond improving air quality that will limit increases in the cost of living.
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Sound alerts coming for electric trucks in Australia
The trucking industry is a step closer to having sound alert systems compulsory for all electric trucks from November 2025.
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Peak trucking body calls for $3.5bn to kick-start decarbonisation
A leading national road transport organisation is calling on the federal government to commit $3.5 billion to kick-start truck decarbonisation.
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New truck width rule paves way for electrification of fleets
This week’s announcement that allowable truck widths are to increase from 2.5m to 2.55m is seen as a ‘game changer’ for the uptake of electric big rigs in Australia, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
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How to get up to speed on alternative fuels in one day
Tickets are still on sale for operators wanting to fast-track their knowledge of how alternative fuels are likely to impact the industry in the near future.
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$20 million in grants for cleaner trucks and better roads
The Victorian Government is hoping its new $20 million grant program will help to improve air quality in Melbourne’s inner western suburbs by encouraging the uptake of greener trucks and sealing local roads.
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