Strategy Identifies Opportunity To Make HV Batteries
The Federal Government has today released the nation’s first National Battery Strategy supporting its ‘Future Made in Australia’ strategy
HVIA Seek Feedback On NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy
HVIA has prepared a draft response to the updated Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) Heavy Vehicle Access Policy – and is seeking feedback from members by next Tuesday May 28 so we can finalise our feedback before the deadline of May 31
Govt Release Transport Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan
The Department of Infrastructure and Transport has this week released the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap and Action Plan, one of the six sectoral plans the Australian Government is developing to build a Net Zero 2050 plan
QLD TMR Propose Reform Of Written-Off Vehicle Scheme
Transport and Main Roads in Queensland has released a discussion paper proposing wholesale reform of its written-off vehicle scheme
Countrywide Hydrogen Locks In $8M Funding Deal
Australian renewable hydrogen project developer Countrywide Hydrogen’s goal to be Tasmania’s first major green hydrogen producer has been boosted by the award of an $8 million funding package from the Tasmanian Government through its Green Hydrogen Price Reduction Scheme
Creative Thinking Puts IKEA On Track To Net Zero
Collaborating with its delivery partners and other key stakeholders has been critical to ensuring home furnishings retailer IKEA Australia is on track to meet its ambitious goal of 100 per cent zero-emissions truck deliveries by 2025
TruckShowX Illuminates The Road To Decarbonisation
The inaugural TruckShowX has achieved its ambitious goal of delivering Australia’s largest-ever transport decarbonisation event, with more than 350 industry decision makers attending the summit held on May 12-14 at RACV Cape Schanck Resort on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
HVIA Release Agenda For First Online Member Meeting
HVIA has released the agenda for its first online member meeting for 2024, to be held Thursday, May 30 from 1:00-3:00pm
Feedback Sought On Victorian Freight Plan
The Victorian Government has released a discussion paper seeking input from industry to its planned update for the Victorian Freight Plan which was originally published in 2018
Federal Budget Seeks To Supercharge Renewable Fuels
Last night’s Federal Budget included record funding for Australia’s hydrogen and renewables industries, including low carbon liquid fuels, new incentives to employ apprentices, and an extension of the instant asset write-off
HVIA Welcome NHVR’s Stance On Road Access Reform
HVIA has welcomed the NHVR’s latest discussion paper ‘Removing Roadblocks to Reform’, which takes direct aim at the regulatory barriers that continue to hamper access for higher productivity trucks in Australia
Advisor Flags Subsidies For HV Industry To Reach Net Zero
A key Federal Government policy advisor has conceded the heavy vehicle sector will need both direct and indirect financial support to manage the transition to net zer