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Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Industry modelling shows electric trucks cut costs by 20%, but rising diesel prices add up to $500 daily per truck, prompting calls for government support and infrastructure investment.

Summary by The West Australian
Skyrocketing diesel prices are adding cost and uncertainty to heavy transport and operators are calling for help to change the industry's direction.

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Electric or bust: truck industry demands change as fuel prices soar

Heavy transport operators say its time to change direction and ditch diesel.

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Electric or bust: truck industry demands urgent U-turn

Skyrocketing diesel prices are adding cost and uncertainty to heavy transport and operators are calling for help to change the industry's direction.

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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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