The HVIA-Lite Project is looking into the additional skills and knowledge body builders may require when working with and modifying electric trucks.
Could Australia become an EV powerhouse?
According to a new report released today, Australia is well placed to become a major electric vehicle producer, but the government needs to act quickly to help turn this into a reality.
Linfox takes charge with its first refrigerated EV
Only the second truck of its kind on Australian roads, the Volvo FL Electric has also become the first electric vehicle to join Linfox’s refrigerated fleet.
Should electric vehicles pay road tax?
Electric vehicles don’t pay any road costs. This is unfair for all the rest of us that pay up to 42 cents per litre for imported fuel, along with all the other costs/rip offs from high rego to stamp tax. This is unfair too, grossly unfair.
Volvo Group launches Volvo Energy
The Volvo Group has developed a new business area called Volvo Energy, which will be dedicated to accelerating electrification and will also work to give used electric batteries a second life.
NSW joins SA to support calls for EV road user fees
The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has applauded the NSW Government’s support of electric vehicle road user charges, following the announcement of a similar scheme by South Australia.