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Australias electric truck revolution accelerates with a $25.3M boost from ARENA, funding three high-powered charging hubs in Melbourne. This is part of a $61M project to reduce emissions from freight haulers, allowing up to 100 electric trucks to charge quickly. The announcement comes as diesel prices soar, with Australias first full electric truck run from Sydney to Canberra recently completed. The new charging hubs aim to overcome barriers to heavy truck electrification, reducing reliance on imported oil and shielding the freight industry from global price swings. The first hub in Melbournes west is set to open later in 2026, with more to follow this year and next, potentially expanding to Sydney.

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