Electric freight operations have taken a step forward in Melbourne’s west with the launch of a new electric truck fleet at Linfox’s Laverton North site. The ribbon was cut at the facility by Tim Watts, the federal Member for Gellibrand and Assistant Minister, alongside Chris Bowen, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy. They were joined by representatives from Linfox and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
Watts represents Melbourne’s western suburbs in the Australian Parliament and holds a junior ministerial role focused on communications and urban infrastructure policy. Bowen is responsible for setting national direction on climate and energy, including policies aimed at reducing emissions across key sectors such as transport.
The Laverton North site sits within one of the country’s busiest freight corridors, positioned between the Port of Melbourne, Avalon Airport and the West Gate Freeway. It has become a key point for logistics activity and for early-stage deployment of electric heavy vehicles.
The new fleet forms part of a broader programme supported through the federal Driving the Nation fund, which is designed to help businesses shift towards lower-emission transport options. Linfox’s rollout is among the first large-scale introductions of battery-electric trucks into Australian freight operations, with a focus on depot-based charging and metropolitan routes.
Industry and government representatives say projects of this kind are being closely observed as operators assess how electric heavy vehicles can be integrated into existing supply chains while maintaining reliability and efficiency.
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