Extra $36 Million for Transition to Electric Trucks

Australia’s transport sector received a funding boost of $36 million (US$24 million) from the federal government to support its transition to electric vehicles, bringing the total to $100 million. In 2022, transportation produced 21 percent of Australia’s total emissions, and heavy vehicle emissions were the second-leading source of transport emissions, accounting for 24 percent. Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said reducing truck emissions means cleaner air and quieter streets. “We’re working with trucking companies to make it easier to electrify their fleets, so their heavy vehicles are cleaner, quieter, more comfortable to drive, and cheaper to run,” Minister Bowen said....