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Electric trucks produce no noise, no fumes, no heat – and it’s an Aussie company spearheading the revolution, writes Dylan Campbell.

of an internal combustion engine, and in the very near future will be a more cost-efficient solution. Then there’s the environmental benefit and the driver benefit. There’s also a health benefit; diesel vehicles are emitting known carcinogenic particulates. It’s kind of win-win-win on all fronts for electric commercial vehicles.

What’s it like to drive an EV? Paint us a picture.

Electric vehicles in general are fantastic. The driveability when comparing an electric vehicle to an internal combustion engine is more prevalent in a truck because you’re eliminating the noise and emissions associated with big diesel engines. You haven’t got any transmission movement, there’s only linear acceleration and deceleration.

You invest heavily in manufacturing vehicles in Australia. Why? Isn’t overseas cheaper?

I’m a proud Australian and want to give something back and employ Australians, build a business and leave a legacy in this space in Australia. In this segment, quality is important and the need to simplify and optimise while building quality product is there (in Australia). There’s a difference. We need to think a bit outside the square.

What does a typical day look like?

There isn’t a typical day! Depending on our stage of capital raise, it might be lots of meetings with investors and shareholders around raising capital; or updating on business structure or strategy. Or it could be with our suppliers, negotiating deals with our purchasing team or with our customers, taking new orders and building business. Also, lots of travel and focus on building the business and making it sustainable under its own steam. We think we’re about 12 to 18 months away from being EBITDA-positive and self-sustaining.

What do you drive?

I’ve got an electric Porsche Taycan. It’s awesome. That being said, my wife’s got a Tesla Model 3 and I love driving that as well. I actually think the Tesla has better technology than the Porsche, but the Porsche is a much nicer driving experience.

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