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What's the alternative? A guide to reducing emissions for heavy and mixed fleets

Written by EROAD | May 1, 2023, 12:00:00 AM

In the race to net-zero, transport is one of the hardest to abate sectors. The Transport sector makes up 19% of Australia’s emissions and will come under increasing pressure to decarbonise over the next 10 years. 

Australia’s heavy vehicle fleet is ageing.

According to a recent Austroads report, the heavy vehicle fleet is now more than 15 years old, which has a huge influence on heavy vehicle emissions and fuel consumption.

Demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has increased rapidly, but for heavy vehicles, swapping a 600-horsepower diesel tractor unit for an EV isn’t all that easy yet. So what’s the alternative?

When it comes to reducing emissions, there is no room for a one size fits all mentality within the transport sector.

Find out what options are available now for heavy and mixed fleets to reduce emissions.

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