New Government Regulations require, electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles clearly display a warning label so that first responders can easily identify the type of vehicle to minimise any hazards.
In most cases this applies to electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered vehicles built after January 1 2019 or to any exisiting vehicle modified to an electric, hybrid or hydrogen powered vehicle after January 1 2019. It is the registered owner’s responsibility to ensure the specific labels are displayed on the vehicle’s front and rear number plates.
Check out your state’s specific requirements in the links below.
- QLD Labelling requirements for Electric Vehicles (including Hybrid) and Hydrogen Vehicles
- NSW Safety labels for electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles
- VIC Electric and hydrogen number plate labels
- SA Number plate warning labels
- WA Electric Vehicles
- TAS Registration Plate Warning Labels
- NT Electric Vehicle Strategy
- NHVR – Vehicle Standards Guide 27 (VSG-27)
Leading transport and logistics provider Centurion today unveiled its first electric truck that will prevent seven tonnes of carbon emissions a year from entering the atmosphere.
The Fuso eCanter is Australia’s first production electric truck and the first zero-emission electric vehicle deployed by Centurion. It will be deployed at Centurion’s branch in Mackay, where Centurion provides 3PL and network services to multiple mine sites across Central Queensland.
The vehicle’s deployment is in partnership with BHP.
Speaking at the unveiling, Centurion CEO Justin Cardaci said the company was committed to reducing its carbon emissions across its Australian operations.
“Today is a significant step for Centurion and our early steps towards low-carbon operations across our business, with this newly deployed fully-electric truck being the cornerstone of making our services to BHP more sustainable,” Mr Cardaci said.
“While we’re deploying zero emission vehicles within our fleet, Centurion is also exploring alternative fuel supplies that will contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
“As Centurion continues to invest in modern trucks, we are constantly looking for ways to apply new technologies to decarbonise our operations. Currently, we are introducing high-productivity vehicles across our fleet, exploring options for nature-based offsets and accessing renewable energy across our sites in Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory,” Mr Cardaci said.
The Fuso eCanter is distributed by Daimler Truck and Bus with whom Centurion has a long-established relationship as one of the suppliers of the company’s fleet of trucks.
President and CEO, Daniel Whitehead, said Daimler was proud of its association with Centurion, one of Daimler’s biggest partners.
“Centurion is taking a pioneering role when it comes to zero emission freight transportation in Australia and adding the ground-breaking Fuso eCanter to its fleet.
“We are very pleased to be able to offer Centurion the only Original Equipment Manufacturer electric truck with active safety technology in Australia,” Mr Whitehead said.
Mr Cardaci said Centurion’s operations were continuing to expand as Australia’s domestic freight needs increase.
“Together with our partners we will continue our commitment to building sustainable and reliable supply chains for the future,” he said.
