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Columns / Nigel Moffiet

Nigel Moffiet

Nigel Moffiet joined TransportTalk as editor in 2017. He has a strong interest in the transport industry and brings nearly 10 years of journalism experience. Before taking the helm at TransportTalk, he was with Fairfax Media covering everything from local government, education, housing and the environment.

eEconic to star at waste and recycling expo 

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is displaying its zero-emission waste collection technology at the upcoming Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo in Sydney.  It will present the all-electric eEconic, part of Daimler Truck’s latest technology, at the July 26-27 event.

Fuso and Hino to merge under new deal 

Daimler Truck and Toyota Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of advanced technologies which will see the merger of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Hino Motors.

Automotive sector welcomes Govt migration strategy

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is welcoming the release of the Federal Government migration strategy which will prioritise skilled workers in industries facing long-term labor shortages, including the automotive service and repair sector.

Hilux conversion tackles EV fires

A British company has developed a specially designed fire truck to extinguish electric vehicle (EV) and car park fires.  The Hiload 6x6 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) is engineered by Prospeed Motorsport in York, England, using a Toyota Hilux as a base.

Isuzu Trucks appoints head of sales

Off the back of an all-time record truck sales performance last year, Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL), has announced the appointment of Craig White to the key position of head of sales.

Adelaide dealerships wins top Hino award 

Regency Park business CMI Adelaide has once again been crowned the Hino Metropolitan Dealer of the Year by international truck manufacturer Hino Australia. 

Bandag celebrates diamond jubilee down under

Tyre retread manufacturer Bandag is celebrating 60 years of local manufacturing in Australia and says it’s positioned to play a key role in the future of sustainable transport.

SEA Electric partners on Australian-first EV aviation refueller

The first all-electric aviation refueller in Australia has been put to work marking a first step towards zero-emission airport operations.  The SEA Electric 500 EV was designed and engineered in Australia and built in conjunction with global aviation fuel products and service supplier Air BP and aviation specialists Refuel International.

Linfox launches first electric truck for Coles 

Australian supply chain leader Linfox Logistics has introduced the first electric truck for Australian retailer Coles.  The Fuso eCanter is servicing several Coles stores in New South Wales, loading products from the Eastern Creek Distribution Centre for delivery to Coles supermarkets and new format Coles Local stores.