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primemovermag.com.au > zenobe-to-accelerate-e-trucks-with-100-million-investment

Zenobē to accelerate e-trucks with $100 million investment

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (370+ words) An artist's depiction of a Zenob" electric charging hub. Image: Zenob". The massive investment is aiming to support the potential doubling of heavy commercial electric trucks and the charging infrastructure across the nation. It will also build on Zenob's broader…...

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primemovermag.com.au > fleets-cutting-fuel-waste-turning-to-electrification-geotab-sustainability-report

Fleets cutting fuel waste, turning to electrification: Geotab Sustainability Report

4+ hour, 31+ min ago  (427+ words) Geotab has released its 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report. Image: Geotab The Geotab 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report has shown fleets are cutting fuel waste, reducing idling by up to 30 per cent, and electrifying as energy costs rise." Thefifth annualreport also showed…...

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primemovermag.com.au > arena-announces-25-3-million-in-e-truck-funding

ARENA announces $25.3 million in e-truck funding

1+ day, 2+ min ago  (741+ words) A rendering of what the new e-truck charging site at Laverton North, Melbourne, will look like. Image: NewVolt. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for'NewVolt'to build a shared fast'charging network for electric trucks…...

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primemovermag.com.au > coalition-urges-zero-emission-action

Coalition urges zero-emission action

3+ day, 23+ hour ago  (434+ words) Various Industry and business groups are calling on the Federal Government to accelerate the rollout of zero-emission freight. They warn Australia risks falling behind global markets without stronger policy direction. A joint letter sent to federal ministers outlines a coordinated…...

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primemovermag.com.au > autosense-launches-lifesaver-mobile-to-tackle-driver-distractions

AutoSense launches LifeSaver Mobile to tackle driver distractions

2+ week, 5+ min ago  (532+ words) The AutoSense LifeSaver Mobile lock screen on a dashboard. Image: AutoSense. AutoSense, a leading New Zealand provider of fleet and driver safety solutions, is strengthening its presence in Australia with the launch of LifeSaver Mobile, a first-of-its-kind app designed to…...

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primemovermag.com.au > natroad-calls-for-temporary-reduction-of-road-user-charge

NatRoad calls for temporary reduction of Road User Charge

2+ week, 1+ hour ago  (429+ words) NatRoad CEO, Warren Clark. Image: NatRoad. The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) is calling on the Federal Government to temporarily reduce the Road User Charge for heavy vehicles by 32.4 cents per litre and allow businesses to process Business Activity Statements…...

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primemovermag.com.au > industry-advocates-seek-fuel-cost-relief

Industry advocates seek fuel cost relief

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (453+ words) The TWU and ARTIO will apply to the Fair Work Commission to ensure transport clients cover fuel price increases affecting drivers and operators. The proposal is intended to shield gig workers, owner-drivers and transport businesses from absorbing surging fuel prices…...

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primemovermag.com.au > technician-shortage-persists-isuzu

Technician shortage persists: Isuzu

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (322+ words) A shortage of qualified heavy vehicle technicians in Australia is affecting fleet uptime and productivity. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, automotive and heavy vehicle technicians remain in national shortage, with vacancy rates among the highest of any trade occupation....

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primemovermag.com.au > ntc-releases-new-fuel-charges-model

NTC releases new fuel charges model

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (245+ words) The NTC has released details of a proposed new method of determining fuel and registration charges. Image: Mino21/stock.adobe.com. The National Transport Commission (NTC) has released consultation material on a new model for'setting'truck fuel and registration charges. The NTC…...

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primemovermag.com.au > electric-rigids-power-perth-beer-runs

Electric rigids power Perth beer runs

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (502+ words) Toll Group has partnered with Asahi Beverages to deploy five Volvo FE electric rigid trucks for metropolitan beverage distribution in Perth. Operating out of Asahi's Forrestfield Distribution Centre, the new battery electric fleet will service high-volume metro routes, completing more…...