The search for alternative power for trucks in Australia is definitely on its way and the Australian Hydrogen Council points out that hydrogen is on its way, and in other parts of the world it is already a reality. Read more
The Transition Across to Battery Electric
SEA Electric, who have been at the leading edge of the transition across to battery electric, and have created a great deal of interest across the Pacific in the USA, where the whole subject of electric powertrains is much more advanced than here in Australia. Read more
A Heavy Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck
Less than a year ago, Hino Trucks in the US announced that it was building a heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. This video shows the XL8 prototype powered by a hydrogen fuel cell electric drivetrain, now on show at the 2021 ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, USA. Read more
Vital Component in the Electric Drive Train
Manufacturers are now examining all of the elements which will be needed to create the future electric truck and a vital component in the electric drivetrain is the motor itself and where to put it. Read more
Australia’s Hydrogen Industry
National Energy Resources Australia has launched HyCapability, connecting Australia’s hydrogen industry to a global market. It is Australia’s first hydrogen capability platform. Read more
An Introduction to Hydrogen
The Australian Hydrogen Council has provided PowerTorque with an introduction to hydrogen to clear up some of the misconceptions going around. Read more
Meritor is Preparing For Electric Drivelines
To develop what the industry will be needing in terms of electric drive trains in the near future, Meritor is preparing for electric drivelines with a range of e-axles and other driveline components. Read more
Are Skateboards the Future of Trucking?
A few releases this week have prompted PowerTorque to ask the question, are skateboards the future of trucking? This because two new skateboard concepts have been released, although the major manufacturers still seem set on developing complete trucks for the future. Read more
Hydrogen Momentum Continues to Grow
With the establishment of hydrogen technology clusters announced and to be situated in Gladstone and Toowoomba, hydrogen momentum continues to grow. One of the major uses for hydrogen as part of a zero emission policy is as a power source for transport. Read more
Is the Letter H for Hydrogen or For Hype?
There has been a lot of comment in various parts of the media, but for the trucking industry it can seem difficult to answer the question, is the letter H for hydrogen or for hype? The predicted future development of this alternative power source for trucks can vary dramatically, depending on who you ask.