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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Axle weight trials help lower barriers to electric truck uptake
Daimler Truck Australia Pacific has welcomed the announcement of trials by NSW, South Australian and Queensland governments that allow greater truck front axle weights for electric trucks.
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Putting transport operators on decarbonisation path
The Victorian Transport Association has hosted its second Alternative Fuel Summit, which was held to assist freight industry operators and suppliers prepare for a future that is significantly less reliant on fossil fuels and, over time, powered by renewable energy.
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SA’s EV trial scheme could soon be expanded
A recently announced low and zero emission heavy vehicle trial scheme for South Australia could soon be expanded, reveals Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA).
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EV maker Volta Trucks declares bankruptcy
Electric truck maker Volta Trucks has filed for bankruptcy proceedings in Sweden, blaming issues with supply chains for its demise.
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NSW government releases ‘net zero emissions policy’ for freight
The NSW Government has this week released a new net zero emissions policy for heavy road and rail freight.
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