Episode 19 | The Trucks That Won't Wake the Neighbours

We’re joined by Matt and Corbin from Volvo Group Australia!On our second episode outside SEQH HQ, we unpack what electrification actually looks like on Australian roads, beyond the hype, the politics, and the assumptions.Matt and Corbin, ex-truck drivers turned EV specialists, tell us about the strategies for real-world applications at ports, DCs, waste routes, and metro deliveries, diving into:What makes an electric truck work (and when it doesn’t)Why fit-for-purpose beats ideologyNoise, air quality, and why cities feel different when trucks go quietThe hidden wins: idle time, driver experience, extended delivery windowsHow early adopters are shaping the future without betting the businessThere’s no silver bullet here, but an open group of minds with a very clear aim: putting the right asset in the right application.