MarketBook Electric Trucks Blog Archive

Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...

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. ...

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 battery-electric CP31 CrewCab has improved visibility, low entry, and ample storage and seating, making it ideal for fire crews. ...

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. ...

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 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. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

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. ...

“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. ...

“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. ...

The dual-cab eT60 has a range of 330 kilometres and offers a similar design to LDV’s diesel-powered T60 Max Pro. ...

BevChain driver Lance Valentine and his battery-electric beer truck are hard at work each day spreading cheer—emissions-free. ...

“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. ...

The manufacturer says in addition to lowering an operation’s carbon footprint, eVito vans can also reduce recurrent running costs. ...

Powered by Detroit’s ePowertrain, the zero-emission heavy-duty truck is ready to electrify last-mile logistics, local and regional distribution, and more. ...

The manufacturer says it has established itself as a world pioneer and a European leader in electric vehicles. ...

“The E-Transit Custom is exactly the kind of versatile, practical van business customers are looking for, with the benefit of zero-emissions efficiency,” says Andrew Birkic, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. ...

Longtime Linfox delivery driver Rob Smith has been driving one for more than seven months, covering some 6,000 kilometres and more than 5,200 kilowatt-hours in that span of time. ...

“For our industry to go electric, our customers need to know we've tried and tested our technology in adverse conditions,” says Australia Vice President of Technology Business Development, Paul Illmer. ...