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8 Year/300,000km Battery Warranty for Foton EVs

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Purchasers of new Foton T5 EV all-electric trucks are being provided with extra peace of mind, with Foton Mobility Distribution announcing a new 8-year/300,000km power battery warranty for the Australian market.   The worldwide leader in new energy commercial transport, Foton has led the way around the globe with products that have been proven in … Continued

National Summit: Councils race ahead with clean transport

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PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY: 11:10AM (AEDT), Melbourne Showgrounds, Victoria Pavilion. Access via Gate 4. High res photos can be supplied by 12pm up request.   MORE THAN 100 local government leaders – from Wagga Wagga to Launceston – are rallying together in Melbourne today to accelerate the uptake of clean transport in their communities, as part … Continued

Industrial action on Adelaide trams suspended

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Media release | Tuesday 5 September 2023 Tram workers have suspended further industrial action on Adelaide’s tram system following an improved pay offer from the private operator Torrens Connect Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) SA/NT Secretary Darren Phillips said the breakthrough in negotiations came on Monday night (4 September). Tram workers will now consider … Continued

New CEO can rebuild Qantas

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AIPA trusts that today’s announcement by the outgoing CEO of Qantas will provide the circuit breaker needed to allow Qantas to move forward.   “We look forward to working constructively with incoming CEO Vanessa Hudson to rebuild our iconic airline into the respected and trusted brand that has made all Australians proud,” said AIPA President … Continued

An open letter to the directors of Torrens Connect

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Friday 1 September 2023 The following letter has been written by an Adelaide tram driver and sent to the directors of Torrens Connect. This is something quite out of my comfort zone, but something I feel needs to be addressed. I have been employed by Torrens Connect as a tram driver for nearly three years. … Continued

Adelaide tram workers industrial action

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MEDIA ALERT | Thursday 31 August 2023 AMO / Torrens Connect workers will be taking protected industrial action to stop work between 4.45am to 7.45am tomorrow (Friday 1 September 2023).  This work stoppage will cause interruptions to morning peak tram services. During that time, workers will meet outside the Glengowrie Tram Depot to discuss the … Continued

Hino National Roadshow Visits Toowoomba

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Toowoomba was at the centre of Australia’s transport focus last week, as leading truck manufacturer Hino continued its National Roadshow. The Hino convoy will travel over 130,000 kilometres around the country during 2022 and 2023, bringing a range of next-generation trucks valued at over $3 million to a diverse selection of cities and towns. The Roadshow visited Toowoomba last … Continued

Monash expert: Blind spots and road safety

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A Monash University expert is available to discuss road safety around large vehicles and blind spots that can contribute to truck accidents, after a devastating truck incident at a busy intersection in Sydney, NSW. Jerome Carslake, Senior Manager of the National Road Safety Partnership Program, Monash University Accident Research Centre Contact: +61 429 009 998 … Continued

ZERO Automotive Brings Second-Gen EV LandCruiser to Mining Industry

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The second generation zero-emissions ZED70 Ti is the safest and toughest light electric commercial vehicle available for the mining industry. Based on the Toyota LandCruiser 79 Series, the model comes with five years of development in harsh underground conditions. In direct response to industry demand for the ZED70 Ti, CarBon Leasing & Rentals confirms it … Continued