Applications Open To Become A CLOCS-A Auditor
Applications to become a Construction Logistics and Community Safety Australia auditor are now open
HVs More Often Involved In Level Crossing Collisions
A study has found heavy vehicles are more frequently involved in level crossing collisions than cars and other light vehicles
New Standards To Accelerate EV + HFCEV Safety
New standards bolstering safety requirements for new electric and hydrogen-fuelled vehicles in Australia have been put in place by the Australian Government
Renewable Hydrogen Hub Unveiled For North Queensland
The Federal Government has announced investment of up to $70 million to develop the Townsville Region Hydrogen Hub in North Queensland which will produce green hydrogen for use at a local critical mineral processing plant and in zero-emissions road freight transport
Inquiries Under Way on EV Transition, Renewable Diesel
Two reviews are under way aimed at promoting transport decarbonisation: one focused on transition to electric vehicles and the other on development of a fuel quality standard for renewable diesel
National Road Safety Action Grants Program Extended
The Australian Government has extended the National Road Safety Grants Program as part of its commitment to ‘Vision Zero’, which has a goal of no deaths or serious injuries on public roads by 2050
HVIA Call For Separation Of Euro VI, General Mass Increases
HVIA calls for separate implementation of Euro VI and productivity increases under proposed HVNL reforms in its response to National Transport Commission proposal
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems Mandate Proposed
The Federal Department of Infrastructure and Transport has raised the prospect of mandating tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
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.
White Paper Outlines Measures To Build Future Workforce
An employment white paper released this week by Federal Treasury details ambitious measures to build Australia’s future workforce, including those required to enable the transport industry’s transition to net-zero.
HVIA Attends First Vehicle Standards Committee Meeting
HVIA meets with Federal Department of Infrastructure to discuss vehicle standards issues, including safety and environmental standards for heavy vehicles