A new report is calling for a rapid transition of Australia and New Zealand’s bus fleets from diesel to zero emissions technology in order to achieve emission reduction targets. Commissioned by the International Association of Public Transport in Australia and New Zealand (UITPANZ), and written by L.E.K. Consulting …
NSW-based GB Auto has signed a US$250m agreement for Tembo EV solutions to convert Toyota Hilux and Land Cruisers to electric for the mining sector. The first vehicle deliveries are scheduled for mid-year. The agreement with Tembo e-LV B.V and VivoPower PLC means GB Auto will be the …
Mercedes-Benz will handle cars and vans and Daimler Truck will accelerate zero-emission trucks and buses under a planned separation of Daimler’s industrial businesses. An innovation fund of 1.5 billion euros will also be established for Daimler Truck to enable investment in new products and technologies. The Germany-based company …
Australia ranks third to last among 19 of the world’s largest economies for decarbonising road transport, including electrification, in a newly published G20 Zero Carbon Policy Scoreboard from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. “With just nine months to go until the critical next round of international climate talks (COP26), …
Following the success of the ground-breaking Driving Change Diversity Program in 2020, the Australian Trucking Association and Teletrac Navman have opened nominations for the 2021 program. The 2021 program will celebrate industry diversity, develop diversity champions, and improve industry image, promoting positive perception of industry and encouraging new entrants into the workforce. “While the …
Scania has been granted permission by the Swedish Transport Agency to test self-driving trucks on the E4 motorway between Södertälje and Jönköping. The tests will occur in collaboration with TuSimple, which is a leader in the development of autonomous vehicles and a key partner in Scania’s and TRATON …
Volvo Group has created a new business to focus on battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell development. Volvo Energy will also be focused on charging infrastructure and finding ways to give remanufactured and refurbished batteries a second life in different applications. It’s expected the used batteries will still …
The Australian Trucking Association is congratulating Ron Crouch Transport founder Ron Crouch who has been recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List. Crouch was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community and the road transport industry. He has a long …
An electric light commercial van (LCV) will be added to Peugeot’s EV range to complete its aim of offering a full range of electric vans by the end of this year. The Peugeot e-Partner LCV joins the brand’s e-Expert van and continues a commitment to provide a fully …
US president Joe Biden will replace all 645,000 US federal vehicles with US-made EVs. This includes 245,000 civilian vehicles, 173,000 military vehicles, and 225,000 post office vehicles, Electrek reports, adding there’s no specific details or time frame yet. The US Post Office vehicles need replacement, with the Gumman …
PACCAR has signed a global strategic agreement with autonomous vehicle startup Aurora to develop, test and commercialise autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Both companies will work closely on component sourcing and technology to the integration of the Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles with the Aurora Driver autonomous system. Kenworth T680 and …
US-based Hyzon Motors has signed an agreement with UK-based Aidrivers to deliver autonomous hydrogen heavy vehicles to seaports, airports and logistics sectors with an initial focus in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of autonomous-drive hydrogen-powered trucks, buses and coaches. …
Australian prime minister Scott Morrison recently visited Volvo Group’s manufacturing plant at Wacol, Queensland to hear about the company’s new launches and he even got to drive Volvo’s first electric truck. Volvo Group Australia president and chief executive Martin Merrick welcomed Morrison to the facility last Friday along …
A joint venture to develop four large scale Hydrogen Hubs on Australia’s East Coast will be formed by Pure Hydrogen Corporation Pty Ltd (a division of Real Energy Corporation) and privately-owned project development company Liberty Hydrogen. The two have signed a binding term sheet to establish Pure Hydrogen …
Volvo Trucks Australia has announced the arrival of the first Volvo FL Electric on Australian shores. This first unit will be fitted with an 8-pallet body and tailgate lift and is destined for trials and evaluation with Linfox, undertaking metropolitan deliveries within BevChain, its leading beverage logistics business. …
