The New Energy Transport electric truck – credit, released by NET
A green-geared milestone was just set in Australia as a company saw its all-electric haul truck go from the capital of Canberra to Sydney on a single charge.
Carrying tons of toilet paper, the final mile deliveries were made with electric vehicles too, keeping emissions down, and suppliers and demanders clear of the suffocating prices of diesel.
Built by New Energy Transport (NET) the Windrose semi-trailer truck has a range of 416 miles at 49 combined tons, and boasts 1,400 horsepower.
Reporting on the maiden voyage, Australian Truck Radio wrote that the Windrose delivered an 84% reduction in fuel costs while proving that intercity routes can be greened up with a little forward planning thanks to a fast charging time of just 1 hour.
It also made the 186-mile trip 25 minutes faster because of the vehicle’s speedy acceleration during the inclined sections of the route.
It’s the second demonstration of the Windrose’s capabilities, as back in November it set a world record for the longest single-charge long haul delivery—a trip to your grocery store short of 300 miles.
“This delivery ushers in a new era for Australian road freight where electric heavy trucks are not just cheaper and faster, they unshackle Australia from volatile global oil markets, dramatically strengthening our supply chain resilience,” said Daniel Bleakley, Co-CEO, New Energy Transport.
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Collecting the thoughts and comments on the achievement, Australian Truck Radio quoted John Grimes, CEO at Smart Energy Council, as saying that every liter of diesel the nation saves on highways by electrifying trucks “is one we keep for farmers.”
“Australia runs on road freight so if diesel stops, we stop and starve. Electrifying trucking strengthens our energy security, and we’re ready—we already build electric trucks and charging infrastructure, and can power it all with sun and wind.”
NET envisions completing its pilot haul fleet of Windroses by mid-2026.
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