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"Australia’s largest distributor of electricity Ausgrid has begun trialling its
first electric prime mover as well as a new heavy vehicle charging solution
that combines a grid connection with integrated battery storage.
The new Volvo FH Aero Electric prime mover, which boasts a range of up to 400
kilometres and fast charging up to 350 kW, will haul loads of more than 30
tonnes along routes stretching from the Upper Hunter to Southern Sydney.
The company says early result showing that the vehicle is already performing
comparably to diesel alternatives in day-to-day operations and not yielding any
reduction in productivity.
The heavy vehicle charging solution comes from Australian start-up Hub Zero
Energy and is supplied by Grid Rig and combines a standard grid connection with
integrated battery storage.
Hub Zero CEO and co-founder Mahan Perera said that the new heavy vehicle
charger has been designed to avoid complex upgrades and was installed in a
matter of hours."
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