Indian companies are rapidly investing in electric trucks due to fluctuating diesel prices and sustainability goals. Major firms like UltraTech Cement and Vedanta are expanding their electric fleets, leading to a quadrupling of electric truck registrations in early 2026.
Leaked documents reveal BHP's WA iron ore operations will cut emissions by only 1% by 2030, raising internal doubts about meeting its 2050 net-zero pledge. Delays in renewable energy and electric trucks, coupled with reliance on the diesel fuel rebate, are cited as key issues.
Leaked documents reveal BHP's WA iron ore operations may only cut emissions by 1% by 2030, casting doubt on its 2050 net-zero pledge. Delays in renewable energy and electric trucks, coupled with reliance on the diesel fuel rebate, are cited as key issues.
BHP is continuing to purchase hundreds of millions of dollars worth of diesel trucks for its Pilbara operations, despite internal documents highlighting the environmental impact and misalignment with decarbonisation goals. The company cites 'low technology readiness' for battery-electric trucks, a claim disputed by competitors and experts.
Einride is expanding its US operations by deploying 75 manually operated electric heavy-duty trucks within Amazon's Relay freight network, signaling a significant push towards electrifying middle-mile logistics.
