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South Australia

Electric triple road train launched in SA

A Volvo FH16 8×6 prime mover converted to electric by Janus Electric will from May carry copper concentrate from the OZ Minerals Carrapateena mine to Whyalla Port near Adelaide - a 165km journey. It’s reported to be the world’s first electric triple road train.

Winemaker among first in SA to use V2G

Winemaker Joseph Evans found the full answer in his bid to curb a $6000 annual electricity bill for his Barossa Valley vineyard by becoming one of the first to use vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology in South Australia.

Regional areas benefit most from local car dealers

Australia's regional communities receive their biggest economic stimulus from their local new car retailers. The 'dealer strip' in provincial cities and towns across Australia help turnover nearly $60 billion in sales and employ over 58,000 locals, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association reveals.