This year’s Brisbane Truck Show, back and bigger than ever, will showcase a series of ‘firsts’ as truck manufacturers showcase hydrogen and electric models to the public.
While electric trucks are a sideshow activity at the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show, this year they will be front and center alongside upcoming hydrogen fuel cell models.
Specialized electric manufacturer SEA Electric will re-introduce its line of electric vehicles, while traditional manufacturers such as Volvo, Fuso and Mercedes-Benz are also likely to introduce confirmed electric models to Australia. or already on our way.
Volvo Trucks Australia recently delivered its first FE electric truck to global logistics company Geodis and plans to begin production of larger electric motor models at its Brisbane plant in 2027.
Swedish manufacturer says GoAuto it will have electric trucks standing at the show but did not share specific model details.
German giant Mercedes-Benz also recently confirmed its all-electric trucks, the eActros and eEconic, have rolled off the production line for Australia and New Zealand.
Four eActros and one eEconic will operate locally this year, as part of Australia’s validation program, but Daimler Truck Australia has yet to confirm whether we will see these models in metal at the show. Are not.
Bettors can also expect to see various hydrogen and electric vehicles for the first time at this year’s Brisbane Truck Show.
Hyundai Motor Australia has confirmed it will introduce its Mighty 4×2 electric truck to the Australian market, ahead of mid-year deliveries.
The Mighty is powered by a 120kW/320Nm traction motor powered by an 114.6kWh battery, matching the claimed range of over 200km.
With GVM rated up to 7.3 tons for Mighty and payload up to 3.5 tons, this electric truck offers an attractive last mile delivery option.
We learned Hyundai will have two body options for its Mighty at the Brisbane Truck Show; a flat box and pantech.
HDrive, a subsidiary of Australian specialist vehicle manufacturer BLK Auto, has confirmed its range of hydrogen fuel cell trucks will be available at the Truck Show.
The company says it has received an Australian order for its hydrogen trucks, including dual-drive side lifter waste trucks and 6×4 main engines for fuel supplier Pure Hydrogen, but it is still unknown. exactly which models and configurations will be revealed to the public at the show.
Hyzon Motors also announced it will display its Australian-designed and built hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty truck at the show, after setting up an assembly plant in Melbourne’s southeast last year.
The company says it has designed and built the first three trucks in the past year, adding hydrogen fuel cell systems in new Mercedes-Benz models.
“We are building zero-emission heavy vehicles right here in Australia, using local skills, using locals and collaborating effectively with our colleagues around the globe,” John Edgley said. , president of international operations of Hyzon Motors Inc. said.
“Our vehicle development is going the design, build and validation route to take advantage of available resources in Australia and provide opportunities to train new engineers and technicians.
“Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles will play a key role in the transport sector’s decarbonisation and are a key component of Australia and New Zealand’s future fuel security strategy.”
Isuzu Australia CEO Andrew Harbison recently confirmed the brand’s first electric truck is in production, but there is no confirmation yet on whether it will make an appearance on the booth at the Truck Show.
The Isuzu ELF EV product line has just launched in the international market including standard cabin models under 3.5 tons and wide cabin models up to 7.5 tons.
“In its first launch, this battery-powered Isuzu truck is aimed at the built environment, fulfilling its last-mile delivery mission,” said Mr. Harbison.
“It will have an immediate and visible impact on reducing urban traffic emissions and contributing to improved quality of life through noise reduction and safety features that protect both operators and the public. .
“We look forward to starting this journey with our Australian customers.”
It is also unknown if Paccar Australia plans to show off its expanding range of hydrogen and electric trucks, with the ZECT and FCEV zero-emissions T680 models being tested in the US.
Kenworth recently convened Pikes Peak in Colorado with its fuel-cell T680 FCEV and more recently debuted its battery-powered T680E at the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas.
Another Paccar brand that could showcase its innovative future models is the DAF. Its hydrogen-powered XF H2 Innovative Truck, which won the Truck Innovation Award at the 2022 Solutrans Truck & Transport Show in France, hopes to be a success.
This year’s event will showcase the latest developments in electric and hydrogen technologies, as the trucking industry transforms towards a cleaner, greener future.
