While it is still early days since the recent federal election and the appointment of a new Labor Government, there are signs that the winds of change are blowing through our nation’s capital. Read more
Australia lags over a decade behind health emission regulations
A year and a half ago, in my December 2020 column, I called on the Australian Government to act on implementing ADR80/04, Euro VI and equivalent alternative standards from Japan and the USA. Read more
Is Australia’s push for hydrogen powered transport the right way?
There has been a lot of discussions about the use of hydrogen as a fuel for heavy vehicle transport and trucks in particular. Read more
Our industry needs facts and calm, not misinformation
Over the past 24 months, or so, of COVID, there have been many examples of how various supply chains have been stretched to their limits, some have even failed. Read more
A new record?
At December year end 2007, a new all-time heavy vehicle sales record was set in Australia, with 38,131 new truck sales. Read more
Death, taxes and low emission vehicles
In 1789, America’s founding father, Benjamin Franklin, wrote what was probably his last great quote, saying “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”. Read more
A hydrogen reality check – Part 2
My past couple of columns have looked at the realities of a low, or zero, carbon future, globally and in Australia. Read more
A hydrogen reality check – part one
In my column last month, I explained the need for Australian governments to develop an all-encompassing ‘net zero emissions’ greenhouse gas plan, one that outlines a pathway forward for each industry and for each State and Territory. Read more
Global parts shortages are impacting Australian truck sales
In my March column this year, I detailed that Australian new truck sales were tracking better than expected. Read more
Government putting the brakes on truck safety
I outlined a few months ago in this very column, that the introduction of new Australian Design Rule (ADR) regulations for heavy vehicle safety and environmental standards had sadly slowed noticeably over the past decade. Read more