CIT To Host Australia’s first TAFE EV Centre of Excellence
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to establish Australia’s first TAFE Electric VehicleCentre of Excellence at the Canberra Institute of Technology
New Energy Apprenticeships Program Amped Up
The Federal Government is expanding the New Energy Apprenticeships Program which provides incentives to encourage more people into sectors that are playing a critical role in transitioning Australia to a net-zero economy and support its “Future Made in Australia” goal
Feds Commit $21m To National Road Safety Data Hub
The upcoming Federal Budget will include a $21 million investment in a National Road Safety Data Hub in a bid to improve road safety
NSW Shift From Preservation To Optimisation On HV Access
Transport for NSW has unveiled a complete refresh of its heavy vehicle access policy under the NSW Freight Policy Reform Program, in recognition of the need to respond to changing markets, emerging technologies such as LZEVs, and the demands of the increasing freight task
VE Motion Showcase Powered Trailer Innovations
VE Motion is set to unveil its innovative powered trailer concepts at TruckShowX, Australia’s largest-ever transport decarbonisation event
New Projects Announced In HV Rest Area Program
The Federal Government has unveiled funding for five new projects under the Heavy Vehicle Rest Area Program
R&D Tax Incentive Registration Closing Soon
Companies with an income year finishing June 30 last year have until April 30 to register their research and development activities for the 2022-23 financial year and be eligible for the R&D Tax Incentive
Hiringa Launches Hydrogen Refuelling Network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it claims is Australasia’s first zero-emissions green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand, to propel New Zealand towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
The ‘Tunnel Guy’ Digs In For Bulk Tanker Day
In a major coup, the National Bulk Tankers Association (NBTA) has secured Professor Arnold Dix as the keynote speaker for its annual Bulk Tanker Day to be held Wednesday, May 15 at Moonee Valley
NTC Releases Paper On Regulating Autonomous Vehicles
The National Transport Commission has released a consultation paper outlining the proposed approach to regulating autonomous vehicles, which it expects may begin operating in Australia from 2026
Teletrac Navman Enhances AI-Powered Dashcam Solution
HVIA member Teletrac Navman has added driver distraction, cell phone usage and drowsy driver detection to its AI-powered dashcam and video telematics solution, the IQ Camera
WHG Strikes Partnership With Automotive Group RPM
Telematics provider WHG has announced a strategic partnership with automotive aftermarket supplier RPM Automotive Group