Volvo Expands Into Northern NSW
Volvo Group Australia has announced an expansion of its company-owned Volvo Commercial Vehicles (VCV) dealership group into the Lismore and Coffs Harbour region.
Forum Explores Hume Electrification
Regional Development Australia Murray will host a forum in Wodonga on August 13 titled ‘Electrification of the Hume Highway’, which will explore the infrastructure, technology and industry transformation driving the electrification of one of the nation’s most critical supply chain corridors.
Cahill Transport Leads VIC BEV Trial
Cahill Transport has been named as the first participant in the Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial.
Powering Trucks By Waste-To-Fuels
Trucks could be run on low-carbon fuel recycled from local waste, under plans for a $500 million upcycling precinct proposed in Victoria’s Gippsland region.
JV Develop Hybrid-Electric Road Train
A subsidiary of Kalgoorlie-based mining services and resource asset management company, MLG Oz Limited, has signed a binding agreement with Mick Murray Welding NT to establish a 50/50 JV to commercialise a next-generation hybrid electric road train.
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Volvo Opens State-Of-The-Art Sydney DC
On July 9 Volvo Group Australia officially opened its new Sydney Parts Distribution Centre located in Minto in Sydney’s south-west.
Unilever Signs On To Electrify Road Freight
Electric road freight company New Energy Transport (NET) has taken delivery its first Volvo electric truck and signed leading global consumer goods company Unilever as a foundation customer.
Volvo Builds First Oz-Made Electric Trucks
Volvo Group Australia has today rolled the first Australian-made electric trucks off its production line in Wacol, Queensland. These are the first electric trucks manufactured in Australia by an OEM, and a milestone for the nation’s manufacturing capability, workforce and […]
Craig Lee Appointed To Steer Drake Group
The draw of running an iconic Australian company that actually “makes things” was the key attraction for former Penske Australia and New Zealand chief Craig Lee joining The Drake Group as Group General Manager.
The Industry School Confirms Melbourne Expansion
The Industry School has announced its proposed expansion into Melbourne, bringing its industry-led education model to Victoria for the first time.
Freighter Strengthens Leadership Team
Following the recent appointment of Michael Temminghoff as CEO, Freighter Group has announced two key appointments to its senior leadership team.