Electrifying Road Freight Report Released
New report calls wide-ranging actions to electrify the road freight sector, including harmonising road access across state borders, amending licensing regulations, changing ADRs to increase EV model importation and usage, establishing funding mechanisms, and improving data sharing.
CEFC Commit $6M To Accelerate BEVs
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has invested up to $6 million to get more Battery Electric Trucks on Australian roads with global electric fleet specialist Zenobē, which will lease the vehicles to supermarket giant Woolworths, reducing emissions for grocery deliveries and on-road transport in NSW and Victoria.
HVIA Calls For LZEHV Certainty + Incentives
HVIA recently appeared before the NSW parliamentary inquiry into infrastructure for electric and alternative energy source vehicles.
European Data Reveals Incentives Drive Results
The International Council on Clean Transportation’s latest market monitor reveal a combination of carrots and sticks are the key to driving uptake of zero-emission heavy duty vehicles.
EV Training Roadshow Hits The Road
The Canberra Institute of Technology has officially launched the Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence Regional Training Roadshow, a national initiative delivering essential, accredited training in electric vehicle safety and maintenance directly to relevant businesses.
Volvo To Make Aussie HV Electric Trucks
Volvo is set to manufacture the first-ever Australian-made heavy duty electric trucks as part of nation’s largest-ever order.
VIC Announce LZEHV Network Expansion
Victoria’s low- and zero-emissions heavy vehicle (LZEHV) network has been expanded to include several of Melbourne’s critical freight transport links – the Burnley and Domain tunnels, and the West Gate Bridge.
Flipping the switch
The heavy vehicle decarbonisation transition has sparked lots of questions. Some are simple, yet others are surprisingly complex. After some investigation, this one fell squarely into the latter category! The question: Can a battery-electric truck be used to haul dangerous goods?