In a landmark achievement for sustainable logistics, an all-electric prime mover has successfully completed Australia’s first end-to-end zero-emission freight delivery, covering 460 kilometers between Sydney and Canberra on a single charge. This milestone comes at a critical time as the nation grapples with fuel security concerns and supply chain vulnerabilities.
The revolutionary journey, orchestrated by New Energy Transport (NET), involved transporting sustainable products from Who Gives a Crap’s warehouse to multiple delivery points in the capital. The electric prime mover completed the main leg of the transport 25 minutes faster than conventional diesel trucks, after which a fleet of fully electric ANC delivery vans distributed the goods throughout Canberra.
NET co-CEO Daniel Bleakley heralded the achievement as transformative for Australian road freight, stating that electric heavy trucks not only offer operational advantages but also liberate Australia from volatile global oil markets. ‘They unshackle Australia from volatile global oil markets, dramatically strengthening our supply chain resistance,’ Bleakley emphasized.
The accomplishment demonstrates tangible progress in decarbonizing Australia’s transport sector, which remains heavily dependent on diesel. Industry leaders are now calling for coordinated action from major transport buyers and government entities to accelerate the transition. Bleakley urged supermarket chains and other major freight users to embrace electric solutions, while advocating for government co-investment in charging infrastructure and targeted subsidies.
ANC CEO Joe Sofra expressed pride in the partnership, noting the initiative proves the viability of zero-emissions transport while enhancing energy resilience amid ongoing fuel volatility. Meanwhile, Smart Energy Council CEO Josh Grimes highlighted the national security implications, stating that ‘Australia runs on road freight, so if diesel stops, we stop and starve.’
NET is already expanding its electric fleet, with plans to establish a trucking depot near Wilton in southwest Sydney that will station up to 50 electric prime movers to service freight corridors between Sydney, Wollongong, and Canberra.