Australia’s transport system contributed 21% of our overall emissions in 2023. It is our fastest growing source of emissions—a major culprit being energy intensive road freight. Rigid and articulated trucks contributed over 10% of all transport emissions. This figure is set to increase  in the years ahead. 
The transition to zero tailpipe emissions vehicles is a critical step in Australia’s ambition to achieve Net Zero in 2050. Freight and logistics operators are spearheading this charge, with significant investment into (primarily electric) middle-mile freight and last-mile delivery vehicles to meet consumer demands. Vehicle manufacturers are also heavily investing in vehicle and battery technology innovation. However, like passenger vehicles and the roll-out of supporting super charging highways, shared-use charging is both central and critical to achieving the scale needed to support a  connected network for these larger vehicles. This approach is already being adopted globally and planning is underway for the east coast of Australia, with the first site to be in operation in Melbourne by 2025.