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TIC CEO Tony McMullan

What is an eTrailer and can they reduce CO₂ emissions?

In this column last month I detailed why a range of low and zero emission technologies would be required by the road freight transport industry in Australia to meet the ambitious legislated targets to reduce the nations CO₂ emissions and reach net zero by 2050.
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Tony McMullanSeptember 30, 2024, 4:47 pmSeptember 30, 2024

The Isuzu Future of Trucking Report 2024: very useful information

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) recently published a comprehensive report showcasing results from their second comprehensive survey of over 1,300 Australian stakeholders across the trucking and road transport sector.
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Guest AuthorSeptember 30, 2024, 3:46 pmSeptember 30, 2024

Tony McMullan, Truck Industry Council CEO.

A roadway to a sustainable transport future

In late May this year the Federal Government, via the Honourable Catherine King, Minister for Transport and the Honourable Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, jointly released the Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap.
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Staff WriterAugust 27, 2024, 3:06 pmAugust 27, 2024

Warren Clark.

A fair and flexible Termination Code is essential

The road transport industry is a vital component of Australia’s economy, helping to ensure the continued operation of our nation’s supply chain.
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Guest AuthorAugust 27, 2024, 2:59 pmAugust 27, 2024

Peter Hart, ARTSA Life Member.

Mirror rules fails rear vision test

My May article was titled ‘Is Your Bug Deflector Legal?’. It concerned the minimum visibility requirements at the front of a truck — particularly a bonneted truck.
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Peter HartAugust 27, 2024, 2:54 pmAugust 27, 2024

Peter Anderson VTA CEO.

Embrace excellence: nominate for the 2024 AFIAs

The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 34th Australian Freight Industry Awards (AFIA), proudly sponsored by TWUSUPER and Viva Energy Australia.
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Peter AndersonAugust 27, 2024, 2:36 pmAugust 27, 2024

Rachel Michaud.

How Europe is tackling carbon emissions targets and how this impacts Australia

This article extends ARTSA’s contribution to the discussion about greenhouse gas reductions in the road transport sector.
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Guest AuthorJuly 29, 2024, 1:14 pmJuly 29, 2024

EV sedans charge their batteries in Oslo.

Norway’s electric utopia

Electric vehicles make up about 90 per cent of all new car sales in Norway and as such the country is typically held up as the poster child, a model, for the transition to net zero road transportation.
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Tony McMullanJuly 29, 2024, 12:03 pmJuly 29, 2024

Why transport infrastructure investments are essential

As the backbone of Victoria’s and the nation’s economy, the transport industry plays a pivotal role in facilitating trade, connecting communities, and driving economic growth.
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Peter AndersonJuly 29, 2024, 11:55 amJuly 29, 2024

Driver training fuels Victoria’s economic engine

The recent announcement of an additional $1 million investment by the Victorian Government into training heavy vehicle drivers is not just a fiscal decision; it’s a strategic investment in the engine that drives Victoria’s economy.
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Peter AndersonJune 15, 2024, 1:00 pmJune 14, 2024

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