Canberra Commits $25.3 Million for Electric Truck Charging Network

ARENA backs electric freight shift

Image: scharfsinn86/stock.adobe.com The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for NewVolt to develop a shared fast-charging network for electric trucks in Victoria, marking a significant step towards decarbonising Australia’s road freight sector. Under the project, NewVolt will deliver three open-access charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks across key freight corridors in Melbourne’s…

ARENA backs Victoria electric truck charging network

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced up to $25.3 million in funding for NewVolt to develop a shared fast-charging network for electric trucks in Victoria, supporting the shift of Australian road freight away from diesel. Under the plan, NewVolt will build three open-access charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs.  The hubs are in…

Plan for three big charging hubs for electric trucks gets federal funding

Up to 100 electric trucks will able to 'fuel up' at three high-powered charging stations as part of a $61 million project designed to reduce emissions from Australia's freight network. The post Plan for three big charging hubs for electric trucks gets federal funding appeared first on The Driven.

Funding boost for electric freight network

Image: ARENAThe 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 in Victoria. To support the electrification of Australia’s road freight, NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs. The charging hubs wi…

Canberra commits $25.3 million for electric truck charging network

An artist's impression of how the charging stations will look. 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 in Victoria. NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs for heavy and medium electric trucks along major freight corridors in Melbourne’s west, south-east and northern suburbs. Federal Transp…

ARENA announces $25.3 million in e-truck funding - Prime Mover Magazine

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 in Victoria.  The large-scale investment is intended to support the electrification of Australian road freight.  NewVolt will deliver three open-access, fast‑charging hubs fo…