ADR now in place for Euro VI and some EV’s
ADR 80/04 adopting Euro VI and equivalent standards for heavy vehicles has now been signed and can now be accessed on the Federal Register of Legislation.
Queensland announces trials for heavy-duty BEV
Queensland's Palaszczuk Government is backing Volvo trials of two heavy battery-powered trucks 3-axle prime movers, operating at a gross weight of 44,000 kg.
Swedish Royalty and the EV revolution
Australian and Swedish experts shared views on best practices to fully leverage electrification on the path to net-zero at a special forum hosted by the Australian National University this week.
BTS23 deliver value for new National Road Safety Action Plan
HVIA says the Government’s latest National Road Safety Strategy takes important steps forward in ensuring that Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet adopts available technologies to improve safety outcomes for every member of the community.
New ADR’s proposed for BEV and FCEV
Proposed new ADR's cover electric power train safety requirements and safety related performance for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
HVIA draft submission – PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper
HVIA has circulated its draft submission on the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s PBS 2.0 Discussion Paper for review by members.
Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
Starting on 1 February 2023, non-small business employers (employers with 15 or more employees) must provide their employees with 10 days of paid family and domestic violence leave each year.