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A Stable Range from Hino

A Stable Range from Hino

With all the models now bedded in there is a stable range from Hino. 300 Series hybrid electric sales have been boosted as operators become aware of the need to cut carbon emissions and that hybrid offers an automatic 20 per cent plus reduction in emissions to their business. 500 Series has bounced back after a difficult 2022 and 700 Series continues to grow.
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plenty of bumps in the road

Plenty of Bumps in the Road

As we move through to the brave new world of lower carbon emission trucks, there are going to be plenty of bumps in the road, which will make the transition, both difficult and expensive.
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Target Market for Alternative Power

Target Market for Alternative Power

Looking at the different segments into which zero emission trucks are going to be sold, the obvious target market for alternative power is going to be the urban delivery segment which represents the largest share of new truck sales in Australia.
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learning about retardation

Learning About Retardation

One of the methods that truck drivers of the future will be able to alleviate their range anxiety in an electric truck is to use the electric motor to brake the vehicle when decelerating, all future truck drivers will be learning about retardation, but not about the jake brake.
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first quarter truck sales remain strong

First Quarter Truck Sales Remain Strong

With the release of the latest truck sales figures for March 2024, showing the latest truck sale figures as published by the Truck Industry Council, it is clear that first quarter truck sales remain strong, although someway behind last year’s record-breaking figures.
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Renewable Methanol as a Truck Fuel

Renewable Methanol as a Truck Fuel

When it comes to future zero emission fuel options, one of the less talked about options is renewable methanol as a truck fuel. Alex Smith, who is a Director at HAMR Energy outlines the potential for methanol fuel in the future.
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two cultures clash

Two Cultures Clash

The relationship between the front line of the trucking industry, those driving the trucks up and down our highways, and those tasked with the job of regulating them, has seen an era where two cultures clash in a  serious way. 
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