TruckWorld Electric Trucks Blog Archive

    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted On: May 8, 2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
    Scania Hands Over BEV Truck To TLS
    Posted On: June 19, 2025
    Fast-growing logistics and transport operator Total Logistics Solutions has taken delivery of its first battery-electric truck, a Scania 25 P. ...
    Hino Driven By Innovation & Powered By Sustainability At The 2025 Brisbane Truck Show
    Posted On: May 15, 2025
    The Hino Australia stand at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show showcased the Japanese manufacturer’s range of current Euro 6 solutions including the 700 Series and 300 Series Hybrid Electric. ...
    New South Wales Rural Fire Service Tests Volvo FM Electric
    Posted On: November 5, 2024
    The New South Wales Rural Fire Service recently tested a Volvo FM Electric as a potential addition to its fleet in the future. ...
    Scania’s New Battery-Electric CrewCab Coming To Australia
    Posted On: September 27, 2024
    Scania’s battery-electric CP31 CrewCab has improved visibility, low entry, and ample storage and seating, making it ideal for fire crews. ...
    Supply Chain Provider Martin Brower Australia Adds Volvo FL Electric Truck To Fleet
    Posted On: July 12, 2024
    Martin Bower Australia recently acquired its first electric truck, a Volvo FL Electric 4X2 refrigerated truck that delivers supplies to McDonald’s restaurants in the Sydney region seven days a week. ...
    Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) Initiates Transition To A Cleaner Fleet With The Delivery Of Its First Electric Vehicle From Volvo Trucks
    Posted On: June 5, 2024
    Volvo Trucks has delivered the first Queensland Fire and Emergency Services electric vehicle, a Volvo 6x4 FMX Heavy Duty Electric Prime Mover. ...
    Volvo FL Electric Truck With Gen2 Battery Packs Make Australian Debut At DHL
    Posted On: October 5, 2023
    Second-generation battery packs upgrade the range of the Volvo FL Electric truck to 450 kilometres; DHL’s new FL Electric delivery trucks—Australia’s first Gen2 models—can haul eight full-sized pallets up to 300 km. ...
    Volvo Group Unveils Australia’s First E-Powered Emergency Services Vehicle
    Posted On: September 6, 2023
    Volvo Group has unveiled Australia’s first zero-emissions logistics vehicle, supplied to the ACT Emergency Services Agency, at the Australasian Fire and Authorities conference, the region’s largest emergency management conference and exhibition. ...
    Capral Aluminium & Goldstar Transport Lower Emissions On Deliveries With Fuso eCanter
    Posted On: September 5, 2023
    “Goldstar Transport is really excited to have the zero-emission Fuso eCanter as part of the fleet and work with companies like Capral who really want to make a difference,” says Goldstar Transport’s Sean Carren. ...
    Australia Post Trials First Volvo FL Electric
    Posted On: March 30, 2023
    “The truck has been in service for a couple of months now and is performing well,” says Australia Post Divisional General Manager South, James Dixon. ...
    Global Logistics Firm Geodis Deploys 1st Volvo Electric Truck In Australia
    Posted On: March 7, 2023
    The company’s new 6x2 FE Electric will transport parts from its Matraville, NSW, headquarters to Volvo Group Australia’s Parts Distribution Centre in the outskirts of Sydney. ...
    Volvo Announces New Battery-Electric FH, FM & FMX Rigid Trucks
    Posted On: December 15, 2022
    “With these new electric trucks, we are making it easier than ever for even more customers to go electric, and for cities to shift to zero-emission vehicles for virtually all transport flows,” says Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm. ...
    Team Global Express Acquires 24 Fuso eCanters For Carbon Reduction Plan
    Posted On: December 14, 2022
    “Today is an important step toward progressing Australia’s pathway to reduce scope 1 emissions and secure a net zero future,” says Team Global Express Group CEO, Christine Holgate. ...
    LDV Launches The eT60, Australia’s First Battery-Electric Ute
    Posted On: December 1, 2022
    The dual-cab eT60 has a range of 330 kilometres and offers a similar design to LDV’s diesel-powered T60 Max Pro. ...
    Beer Runs In Sydney Suburbs Go Electric With Fuso eCanter
    Posted On: November 3, 2022
    BevChain driver Lance Valentine and his battery-electric beer truck are hard at work each day spreading cheer—emissions-free. ...
    Man eTruck Electrifies Long-Haul Transport
    Posted On: October 25, 2022
    The eTruck will save up to 100 tonnes of carbon per year over a distance of 120,000 kilometres compared to a diesel truck with an average consumption of 27 litres. ...
    Fuso Next Generation eCanter With Roll-Off Tipper Debuts At Bauma
    Posted On: October 25, 2022
    “With our Next Generation eCanter, we are underlining that the advantages of the Fuso Canter for the construction industry are also fully reflected in the electrified variant,” says Fuso Europe’s Philipp Panter. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Vans Australia Introduces All-Electric eVito Panel Van & eVito Tourer
    Posted On: September 20, 2022
    The manufacturer says in addition to lowering an operation’s carbon footprint, eVito vans can also reduce recurrent running costs. ...
    All-Electric Volta Zero To Make First Public Appearance At IAA Transportation In Hanover
    Posted On: July 6, 2022
    “I’m looking forward to meeting our customers and future prospects at the show, as well as enabling them to experience a Design Verification prototype vehicle firsthand at the event’s driving experience centre,” says Volta Trucks CEO Essa Al-Saleh. ...
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    Australian Conditions, Local Solutions: How Isuzu Develops Trucks for The Nation’s Toughest Tasks
    Posted 24/06/2026
    For truck manufacturers, success in Australia requires far more than importing a global product and expecting it to perform. ...
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    Trucking Industry Welcomes Fuel Tax Relief Extension
    Posted 21/06/2026
    The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement today that it will extend its fuel excise and truck road user charge relief to the end of July, but with new rates. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 8/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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    A Huge Selection Of Industrial Equipment Up For Grabs At Manheim Australia EOFY Auctions
    Posted 5/06/2026
    Leading industrial equipment auction and advisory company Manheim Australia has a broad range of sales lined up as we approach the end-of-financial-year period (EOFY). ...
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    Enhanced Hino 300 Series Range On Sale Now
    Posted 2/06/2026
    The next step in the evolution of the proven Hino 300 Series light-duty range is now on sale, with diesel Euro 6-compliant models joining the existing Euro 6 Hybrid Electric range. ...
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    Find Parts Quickly On TruckWorld.com.au
    Posted 28/05/2026
    TruckWorld’s new, dedicated Parts For Sale page makes finding the truck and trailer parts and components you need quicker and easier than ever. ...
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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
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    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
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    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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