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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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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Hydrogen-powered garbage truck launches in Illawarra
After extensive trials, a hydrogen-powered garbage truck from Hyzon Motors has completed its first scheduled residential waste collection in the Illawarra region of NSW.
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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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New truck width rule paves way for electrification of fleets
This week’s announcement that allowable truck widths are to increase from 2.5m to 2.55m is seen as a ‘game changer’ for the uptake of electric big rigs in Australia, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
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How to get up to speed on alternative fuels in one day
Tickets are still on sale for operators wanting to fast-track their knowledge of how alternative fuels are likely to impact the industry in the near future.
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Volvo unveils its first electric emergency services truck
Volvo Group’s first zero emissions emergency services truck has been supplied to the ACT Emergency Services Agency – and is expected to go into operational service in and around the ACT in early 2024.
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