Funding Announced For Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced just over $21.8 million for three projects aimed at unlocking an investment of $48.4 million in accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in Western Australia through the Australian Government’s Driving the Nation program
Centurion Announce Australian-First Off-Grid EV Fleet
Logistics company Centurion has unveiled a project to operate 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks as part of an Australian-first battery electric vehicle fleet powered entirely by off-grid renewable energy
A Guide To Govt Funding Opportunities For HVIA Members
The Federal Government has several open opportunities for HVIA members to apply for grants and other funding options. The available options are for projects across multiple areas, including transport, road safety, innovation, and renewables and low-emissions technologies
VIC WorkCover Premiums Frozen In Landmark Deal
Victorian WorkCover premiums will be frozen for the 2024-25 financial year under a deal struck with the state’s Opposition to secure support for a Bill aimed at modernising and re-establishing the health of the “broken” scheme
First State Meetings Completed + Changes Announced!
Last week saw completion of the Queensland and WA state meetings, with NSW and Victoria held the week prior. In a sure sign 2024 has had a flying start, new records for attendance were achieved by NSW and WA, and VIC and QLD meetings were also strongly supported
NHVR Seeks Feedback On Waste And Recycling Code
The NHVR has released the draft Waste and Recycling Industry Code of Practice for Load Management for industry feedback
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
Ausgrid Introduces First-Ever Heavy Electric Vehicles
East coast electricity distributor Ausgrid is introducing its first-ever heavy electric vehicles as part of its goal to electrify 40 per cent of its fleet by 2029
SAF-Holland, Dana Showcase LZE Products At TruckShowX
SAF-Holland and Dana will showcase their low- and zero-emissions truck components in TruckShowX’s much-anticipated technical sessions
TruckShowX Offers Chance To Jump In Kenworth, DAF ZEVs
TruckShowX attendees will have a unique opportunity to get behind the wheel of the latest zero-emissions vehicles from leading truck manufacturer PACCAR Australia
NewVolt Reveals Charging Network Rollout Plan
Electric truck charging technology provider NewVolt has formally launched plans for the phased development of a network of truck charging hubs, powered by renewable energy, along Australia’s high-volume road freight corridors and at strategically critical industrial precincts
NSW Govt Unveils Net Zero Manufacturing Grants
The NSW Government has announced $275 million in grants under the Net Zero Manufacturing Initiative, to secure NSW as the place to develop and manufacture clean technology and create new jobs in the process