Bruce's articles (4 total)

Bowen's electrification gospel has a truck-shaped problem
Bruce Hardy, Adam Triggs

Bowen's electrification gospel has a truck-shaped problem

Australia is urging the world to electrify, but its own freight system remains overwhelmingly dependent on imported diesel when electric trucks could cut emissions, strengthen fuel security and lower costs.

The diesel shock shows why government must help freight electrify
Bruce Hardy

The diesel shock shows why government must help freight electrify

As diesel prices surge, freight operators face mounting pressure, highlighting the urgent need for immediate support and a longer-term shift to electrified transport.

Australia’s fuel security crisis needs less diesel, not more refineries
Bruce Hardy

Australia’s fuel security crisis needs less diesel, not more refineries

Australia’s heavy reliance on imported diesel has left the economy exposed to global shocks, highlighting the need to cut demand rather than simply increase supply.

Trump's IMO veto exposes Australia's maritime blind spot
Bruce Hardy

Trump's IMO veto exposes Australia's maritime blind spot

Protecting Australia’s sovereignty was a central justification for Anthony Albanese's critical minerals deal with Donald Trump.