Volvo Deliver First Gen 3 FL Electric To IKEA
IKEA Australia has taken a major step toward its goal of 100 per cent zero-emission home deliveries with a significant investment in four Volvo FL long-range electric trucks and an innovative new leasing model with CarBon Leasing.
Pure + AMQ To Build ZE Vehicles In Australia
Australian “clean technology” company Pure Hydrogen Corporation’s wholly owned subsidiary, Pure One Operations, has signed a deal with Advanced Manufacturing Queensland to progress collaboration on the supply, assembly and sales of zero-emission vehicles in Australia.
Aust Post Drives Forward Toward Net Zero
Australia Post this week marked two major steps forward in its commitment to more sustainable logistics, unveiling its first heavy-duty large electric truck and announcing a new renewable diesel partnership with Ampol.
Funding To Fuel Electric Powered Dolly
A project to build an electric powered converter dolly that can be integrated into an A-double combination is one of eight projects that have been funded by the iMOVE Co-operative Research Centre as part of the second round of its Impact Extension Program.
Renewables Startup Showcase Apps Open
Calling all early-stage founders in renewable energy, clean tech and climate tech! Applications for ARENA’s sixth annual Renewables Startup Showcase close Monday, September 29.
Govt Issue Net Zero Roadmap + Action Plan
The Australian Government has today unveiled the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap and Action Plan - one of six sector plans supporting its target of reducing national emissions by 62-70 per cent by 2035 and net zero by 2050.
Govt Pumps $1.1B Into Low Carbon Fuels
Australia is set to become a major global player in sustainable fuels, with the Federal Government today unveiling plans to invest $1.1 billion to accelerate the supply of low-carbon liquid fuels to drive decarbonisation across the nation’s key industries, including heavy transport.
$12.3m For First Shared Truck Charging Hub
Melbourne’s freight routes will soon have access to a dedicated electric truck charging hub thanks to an Australian-first project supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Access Reform, User Charge On Agenda
Last week the Federal Treasurer met with state and territory Treasurers to discuss economic reforms following August’s Economic Roundtable. Following the meeting several statements were released that contained a significant focus on the heavy vehicle and transport sector, including access reform and road user charging.
H2H Brings Hydrogen Manufacturing To TAS
H2H Energy, an Australian hydrogen technology company founded by Tasmanian Cranston Polson, has announced plans to manufacture hydrogen refuelling stations in Ulverstone.
Research Collaboration Funding Open
You have likely heard about Cooperative Research Centres grants for long-term industry led collaborations like i-move and the Future Freight partnerships, but there are other, shorter-term funding options available to HVIA members as well.
BBI Aims To Charge Battery Manufacturing
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has opened the $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative to support and grow battery manufacturing in Australia.