Hydrogen is key to Tasmania’s long-term plan for emissions reductions
A new partnership aims to ensure alternative fuels are available to Tasmanian transport operators at a price point that’s competitive with diesel in the future.
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Call for $3 billion to help trucking industry transition to net zero emissions
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is urging the Australian government to establish a $3 billion Clean Transport Fund to support the trucking industry’s transition to net zero emissions.
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Zero emission heavy vehicles to operate under higher masses in new trial
Under a two-year trial in NSW, zero emission heavy vehicles will be able to access the state road network under additional masses, with some exceptions.
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Why electric beats hydrogen in the race to decarbonise freight vehicles in Australia
Transport is Australia’s third-largest and fastest-growing source of emissions, accounting for 23 per cent of the total. Without intervention, transport is expected to be the leading source of emissions by 2030.
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How trucking industry should transition to electric vehicles
A $5 billion upgrade of key freight routes and more incentives for buying electric trucks were just two of the recommendations by the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) to a parliamentary inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles.
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$12.8 million to help put owner drivers on the path to electric trucks
A fleet of 112 battery electric trucks are set to hit the road in metro areas thanks to $12.8 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Driving the Nation Fund.
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New Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck delivers to Maccas
Volvo Group customer and leading supply chain provider Martin Brower has introduced its first electric delivery truck into its Australian fleet.
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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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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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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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