In just a few years, electric vehicles have taken over Australian roads. From hybrid cars to fully electric vehicles, many households have replaced their old petrol or diesel engine cars with these green machines and reduce their carbon footprint to help the environment.
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Buying a truck fleet for your business: New or used?
Australia’s growing trucking industry is proving to be profitable, so don’t be surprised to see more long-haul trucks hitting the highways these days. If you are new in the business and are unsure whether to invest in a new truck or a used fleet, we’re here to help you make an informed decision.
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Trucking in Australia – A Brief History
The Australian trucking or road freight industry has been one of the strongest contributors to the economy over the last five years. With a growth of 2.4% per year, the industry now consists of more than 41,000 businesses and employs around 250,000 professionals.
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The History of Volvo Trucks in Australia
Volvo has been a big name within the Australian trucking industry since 1972, when the production facility of heavy-duty trucks was established in Wacol, Brisbane, Queensland. Almost half a century later, with more than 60,000 trucks produced, the plant is now the biggest truck assembly plant in Australia. Volvo Trucks is also the largest manufacturer of vehicles in the country.
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Trucks of the Future – Samsung Safety Truck
Argentina is one of the countries with the highest number of traffic accidents in the world. Most of them involve small vehicles overtaking larger trailer trucks. With the many advanced technologies available in the transport industry today, you would think that these accidents can be easily prevented.
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The Most Popular Truck Brands in Australia
Trucking is one of the most important sectors of the freight industry in Australia, generating an annual revenue of over $54 billion. According to a 2018 report, the trucking sector includes more than 43,000 businesses, and with figures predicted to grow. This year alone, more than 18,000 new trucks were registered from January to June 2019.
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History of Kenworth Trucks in Australia
Kenworth has been a household name in Australia since the 1960s when the first trucks from the United States hit the local market. The company went on to build the first Australian-made Kenworth truck and sell many of the well-known transport machines in the country. The history of Kenworth trucks in Australia is rich and deserves retelling to appreciate the brand’s great contributions and accomplishments to the Australian trucking industry.
Are Driverless Trucks The Future Of The Transport Industry?
In 2016, driverless trucks started to hit the roads when a large mining company successfully used automated haul trucks for operations.
Does this mean that driverless trucks are the future of the transport industry in the country? The Australian Government thinks so.
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Introducing the All-New HINO 500 Series Trucks
Australia’s medium-duty truck industry has been blessed with two new additions — the HINO 500 Series Wide Cab and Standard Cab.
Soon, we’ll see the complete set of HINO 500 series trucks on the road and based on the reviews so far, there’s a lot to be excited about.
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Australia Leading the Way in Electric Trucks
It’s the dawn of the age of electric vehicles. Manufacturers all over the world are racing to supply the growing demand for these eco-friendly automobiles. Right now, the competition for electric trucks in Australia seems wide-open.
Tesla, the world leader in electric cars, is developing a heavy-duty truck called Semi, but it will take a few more years before we could see even a prototype. Volkswagen is also investing $2 Billion to put an electric engine on its trucks over the next five years. Almost all the major manufacturers have their own plans too. Continue reading Australia Leading the Way in Electric Trucks
