Hydrogen hybrid road trains tackling the Pilbara
To reduce diesel consumption and emissions, two Holcim triple road trains – used to haul up to 100 tonnes of payload in the Pilbara – have been converted to hydrogen hybrids.
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Queensland’s first EV apprentice supervisors
A group of senior and lead technicians from some of Queensland’s largest Electric Vehicle (EV) dealerships have become the first accredited EV apprentice supervisors in the state, following their completion of an industry-led, specially designed training program conducted at TAFE Queensland’s Acacia Ridge campus in May.
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Hydrogen-powered horizons: Driving sustainability forward
By Christopher Greentree, industry innovation specialist, TAFE NSW
Over 130 years, the automotive industry has undergone remarkable transformations since Carl Benz introduced the first gasoline-powered vehicle in 1886. Innovations such as electronic ignition systems, electronic fuel injection and complex engine management systems have significantly enhanced vehicle performance, and lowered emissions.
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If we don’t act now, we’ll be left in the dust
I will never forget the moment I realised with crystal clarity that Australian trucking risks being left behind by the technological revolution that is zero emission heavy vehicles.
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Custom electric Volvo truck hits the road in Toowoomba
An electric waste collection vehicle built from the ground up by Volvo Trucks has gone into service in the Toowoomba Region.
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Hydrogen truck trial in Newcastle
A hydrogen-powered truck has been added to the City of Newcastle waste collection fleet as part of a 12 month trial.
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Mack unveils new Euro 6 range for Australia
A whole new range of Mack drivetrains has been revealed for Australian bulldog fans, including an all-new range-topping 780hp 17-litre MP11 engine with a stump pulling 3800Nm of torque.
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Operators need more incentives to run greener trucks, say peak bodies
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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UD Trucks celebrates 20 years of heavy-duty workhorse
This year, UD Trucks celebrates the 20th anniversary of its iconic heavy-duty truck, the Quon.
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Hyundai tests hydrogen-powered autonomous truck
Hyundai is stepping up its trials of its first Level 4 autonomous Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in the US.
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