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The fuel farm revolution – the future of mining fuel storage Emerging technologies are changing the way mining companies operate with automation and standardisation boosting safety and productivity. QUT robotics researchers have already developed technology that will equip underground mining vehicles to navigate autonomously through dust, camera blur and bad lighting and will allow vehicle-mounted […]

Record truck sales bring new fuel saving technology to Aussie roads Transport fleets are increasing their rate of adoption of fuel-saving technologies – and enjoying the benefits in fuel economy – according to the annual fleet study in the USA. Australia has already seen trials of innovations like platooning, and our Truck Industry Council (TIC) […]

Farmers stay resilient in face of drought Australia’s 135,000 farmers are tightening their belts as the severe drought gripping the eastern states deepens and forecasts point to a dry, hot spring and summer – but it’s not all bad news. While the Rabobank rural confidence index survey signals an expected drop in positive sentiment across […]

2018 Fuel Security Review for Australia Regular readers of our blog will know fuel security is an issue we’ve been monitoring for some time. A while ago, we highlighted the potential for a major shortage in an interactive infographic. This year, as part of the Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced it would be fast-tracking […]