Hiringa Launches Hydrogen Refuelling Network
Green hydrogen company Hiringa Energy has launched what it claims is Australasia’s first zero-emissions green hydrogen refuelling network, Hiringa Refuelling New Zealand, to propel New Zealand towards its goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
NSW HV Access Policy Shifts Focus To Optimisation
The New South Wales Government has released a new draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy which has been built around five policy pillars and five policy principles designed to achieve safe, sustainable and productive freight outcomes
Exclusive: QLD Releases First Network Map For ZEHV
The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads has released the first network map for zero-emissions heavy vehicles
AVAS Technology Mandated On Trucks From 2025
The Federal Government has introduced a new design rule that will require new electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars, trucks and buses to be fitted with an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System from November 2025
Hammar Celebrates 50 Years Of Innovation
This year marks 50 years since Bengt-Olof Hammar developed the first Hammar sideloader and founded Hammar in Sweden – and the company is marking the occasion with the launch of two new models
HVIA EV Transition Inquiry Submission Calls For HV Focus
HVIA recently made a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water’s Inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles
New Details Revealed On NSW Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA met this week with Transport for New South Wales to get an update on the low- and zero-emission axle mass increase scheme in that state
Feds Release Draft Sustainability Reporting Legislation
The Federal Government introduced draft legislation to Parliament last week proposing to establish a regime that requires corporate entities to meet sustainability reporting thresholds
Member Spotlight: Base Air’s Mark Thiele
After a multi-decade career in transport the ever-effervescent Mark Thiele is now finding his kicks as the new managing director of the suspension modification system business, Base Air
HVIA Seek Changes To Powered Trailer Regulations
HVIA is seeking to resolve outstanding regulatory issues necessary to enable widespread use of powered axles in heavy vehicle combination
Member Update: LZEV Axle Mass Limit Increases
HVIA is continuing its important advocacy work with the Australian states that have announced axle mass limit increases for next-generation low and zero emission heavy vehicles in trials and other initiatives
PACCAR Australia Names Technicians Of The Year
From a shortlist of four Kenworth technicians across Australia, Grant Brown of Kenworth DAF Bayswater has been named 2024 PACCAR Australia’s Kenworth Technician of the Year