Minister Signs ADRs To Support Zero Emissions Vehicles
Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Carol Brown, has signed three new Australian Design Rules on zero emission vehicle safety
NSW Announces Higher Mass Limits For ZEV Trial
Transport for NSW this week released its Towards Net Zero Emissions Freight Policy, outlining a commitment to reduce emissions in the transport sector, including a trial of higher-mass zero emissions heavy vehicles on NSW roads.
Announcements Accelerate Freight Decarbonisation
The past five days have brought several game-changing announcements that will accelerate the decarbonisation of trucking in Australia.
HVIA warns against jumping the gun on trailer width
The NHVR’s discussion paper, released today, explores options for implementing the Safer Freight Vehicle (SFV) reforms, which are yet to be finalised at the Federal level.
Takeaways from the first round
Several recurring viewpoints were expressed by HVIA members at State Committee meetings held in WA, QLD, NSW, and VIC this month.
Amendments to Lighting ADRs
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has amended a wide range of Australian Design Rules related to vehicle lighting.
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.
Albanese Government confirms new emissions standards for trucks and buses
HVIA has congratulated the Albanese Government on today’s announcement confirming the introduction of ADR80/04 – the Australian standard that brings our emissions standards in line with Euro 6.
The long overdue next step to keep pace with world emissions standards
Believe it or not we live in a first world country, not just a distant colonial outpost. Why then has it taken an additional eight years for our engine emissions regulations to catch up with Europe?
Bull bars for light vehicles under review
The current standard covering bull bars for light vehicles (AS 4876.1-2002) is being assessed to determine its future status.
Reversing Technologies Consultation RIS
A consultation Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) examining the case for introducing a new mandatory standard for the installation of reversing technologies to new vehicles has been released.
HVIA welcomes Advanced Emergency Braking ADR’s
HVIA has welcomed two new Australian Design Rules (ADR) mandating Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) on heavy vehicles.