The trucking industry is a step closer to having sound alert systems compulsory for all electric trucks from November 2025.
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NatRoad confident its $3.5 billion fund would kick-start industry decarbonisation
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) says the $3.5 billion cost of its proposed Clean Transport Fund to kick-start heavy vehicle decarbonisation is “reasonable and proportionate”.
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Foton plugs into growing EV demand in 2023
The Foton T5 EV has quickly shot to the top echelon of the all-electric truck sales charts in Australia, ending 2023 year with encouraging signs of things to come, says the local distributor for the Chinese manufacturer.
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Over 200 Hino Hybrid Electrics now on the road
The prevalence of the 300 Series Hino Hybrid Electric is seeing an increase, with a national truck rental business among those to add the model to its fleet.
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Electric truck takes International Truck of the Year title for the first time
Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been named the International Truck of the Year 2024 during an event held this week in Europe.
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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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Isuzu’s eagerly anticipated next-gen range revealed
For the first time since 2008, Isuzu Australia Ltd (IAL) has unveiled details of an all new truck range that will be rolled out in Australia from 2024.
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New $18.79 million hub for electric and hydrogen-powered trucks
A new specialist hub for electric and hydrogen-powered trucks, as well as Australian Defence Force heavy vehicles, will be built in Townsville at a cost of $18.79 million.
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Electric truck completes 1185-kilometre trip
A Volvo FH Electric heavy-duty has completed Australia’s longest electric truck journey to date, making the 1185-kilometre journey from Brisbane to Canberra.
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Diving in at the deep end
Full disclosure: In the 18 years I have been playing with and writing about trucks, I have never driven a Volvo.
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