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JOYLONG’s ELECTRIC E6 COMMUTER BUS

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Joylong’s electric commuter bus has just had its first independent road test, and the results are impressive. Truck journalist David Meredith ran his experienced eye over the Joylong E6 to examine its credentials. In short, the bus was recognised as a solid, low maintenance, zero emissions solution to operators who want to “green” their fleet … Continued

Foton Takes EV Truck Leadership in 2023

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In short order, the Foton T5 EV has shot to the top of the all-electric truck sales charts in Australia, ending the 2023 year with a decisive victory in a sign of big things to come.   The local market leadership follows in the footsteps of worldwide success, with Foton being number one in Chinese … Continued

ALERT: Monash calls on government to prioritise trackless tram project for Victoria – as Perth prepares for Australian-first trackless tram demo on Sunday

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MEDIA ALERT   Victoria’s southeastern corridor is a rapidly growing supercity and arguably one of the most important economic corridors in Australia, however:  Traffic congestion is getting worse East-west bus connections are getting slower The first stage of the Suburban Rail Loop won’t be completed until 2032 at the earliest Rowville is still waiting for a … Continued

Risk-taking behaviour on Victoria’s roads increased during lockdowns

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Reduced travel on Victoria’s roads during the COVID-19 pandemic did not equate to proportionate reductions in road trauma. New research from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) examined the impact of the Victorian pandemic restrictions of 2020 and 2021 on road trauma outcomes when the state was subject to major restrictions on travel and … Continued

RESPONSE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION EVENT INVOLVING ROBINSON 44 II

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reminding pilots of the importance of effective fuel management and carefully following safety protocols and approved procedures , especially when conducting high-risk aviation activities.   This follows the release of a report today into a tragic accident in which a pilot likely ran out of fuel and dropped … Continued

Response to fuel exhaustion event involving Robinson 44 II

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    The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is reminding pilots of the importance of effective fuel management and carefully following safety protocols and approved procedures , especially when conducting high-risk aviation activities.   This follows the release of a report today into a tragic accident in which a pilot likely ran out of fuel … Continued

How Sydney’s media shaped the Metro – and continues to do so

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A new book by UNSW Sydney academic Dr Nicholas Richardson reveals the media’s influence around Sydney’s Metro development, which has led to a city transport network shaped by election promises over comprehensive planning. In researching his book, News Media Influence on Rail Infrastructure Policy: Tracing Mediatization Through Actor–Network Theory, Dr Nicholas Richardson, a lecturer in Media in the … Continued

Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2023   Speed up the savings: Majority of Australians rally behind fuel efficiency standards to slash driving costs   SEVEN IN 10 Aussie drivers have changed their driving habits in response to skyrocketing fuel prices, according to new national polling commissioned by the Climate Council.   And half (54%) … Continued

KARRATHA – DON’T BE THE WEAKEST LINK IN THE AVIATION SAFETY CHAIN

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Giving aviation engineers the tools to maximise safe aircraft maintenance is the focus of the latest safety seminar from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in Karratha next week.   Humans are very adaptable and effective problem solvers who are able to resolve issues with limited information, but the downside of our performance is our … Continued