ARENA Invests in Decarbonising Mining Vehicles

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced a $10 million grant to support Fortescue’s groundbreaking ‘Fast Charger for Heavy Battery Electric Vehicles’ project. This $35.3 million initiative aims to develop 6MW fast chargers capable of powering 240-tonne battery electric mining trucks in under 30 minutes, marking a significant milestone in reducing emissions from Australia’s mining sector.