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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Heavy electric trucks cleared to drive in another state

Electric trucks such as the Volvo FH will be allowed on some Queensland roads after changes. (HANDOUT/VOLVO)

Electric trucks have been given the green light to haul freight in another state after the Queensland government announced it would allow heavier vehicles on some major routes. 

The announcement on Friday will make Queensland the fourth state to allow the low-emission vehicles on roads, in what is designed to be a staged rollout. 

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