EV Archives - Big Rigs

Toll’s new electric trucks expected to complete over 36,000 deliveries a year

Toll has revealed its latest electric truck delivery, this time in the form of five Volvo FE electric rigids, in partnership with Asahi Beverages (Asahi), for metropolitan beverage distribution in Perth. Read More

Staff WriterFebruary 16, 2026, 10:35 amFebruary 16, 2026

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

Grants of up to $50,000 on offer for electric heavy vehicles

The latest round of the NSW Government’s electric vehicle (EV) funding initiative has been launched, with heavy vehicles now eligible. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 22, 2025, 12:10 pmDecember 22, 2025

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

$70 million in funding to make electric trucks more accessible to operators

The Australian Government has announced a $70 million investment with Volvo Group Australia aimed at accelerating the uptake of electric vehicles, by providing discounted finance and supporting the long-term residual value of electric trucks. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 10, 2025, 2:10 pmDecember 10, 2025

Carbon neutral, Electric vehicle, EV, Hydrogen, New trucks, Opinion, Zero emissions

The cost of clean road freight transport

The Victorian Transport Association’s (VTA) recent Alternative Fuel Summit brought together industry leaders, operators, policymakers, and innovators to confront one of the most pressing challenges facing our sector: the transition away from carbon-based energy sources.
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Peter AndersonNovember 19, 2025, 8:56 amNovember 19, 2025

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

First electric heavy-duty tippers to be put to work on Victoria’s Big Build

Fleet Plant Hire Solutions (FPHS) will put Australia’s first electric heavy-duty tippers to work this week, for projects taking place as part of Victoria’s Big Build – including the $26 billion North East Link. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 18, 2025, 11:18 amNovember 18, 2025

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

Toll Group adds new electric trucks for Coles deliveries throughout Perth

The new electric trucks keep rolling in at Toll, with the company now launching its first electric heavy vehicle program for Perth, in partnership with Coles. Read More

Staff WriterNovember 11, 2025, 1:01 pmNovember 11, 2025

Bio-diesel, Carbon neutral, Electric vehicle, EV, Hybrid, Hydrogen, Opinion, Truck events, Zero emissions

Navigating the energy transition in the road freight industry

Australia’s freight and logistics sector is facing a pivotal moment. For decades, our industry has enabled the movement of goods across cities, regions, and borders – supporting supply chains and underpinning economic activity.
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Peter AndersonNovember 3, 2025, 10:26 amNovember 3, 2025

Electric vehicle, EV, New trucks, News

Toll secures additional 12 electric Volvos for Coca-Cola partnership

Toll Group has taken delivery of 12 new Volvo FM battery electric rigids, in partnership with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP). Read More

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2025, 1:36 pmOctober 31, 2025

Electric vehicle, EV, Features, New trucks, News

IKEA Australia adds four electric Volvo FL trucks

As part of its goal of achieving 100 per cent zero-emission home deliveries, IKEA Australia has taken delivery of four Volvo FL long-range electric trucks. Read More

Staff WriterOctober 31, 2025, 7:24 amOctober 31, 2025