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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out

Anthony Albanese was on hand as Volvo unveiled battery-powered prime movers made in Australia. (AAP PHOTOS)

Ten heavy-duty electric trucks have rolled off an Australian production line for the first time in a move experts say could slash emissions and change the way freight moves around the nation.

But the company behind their creation says governments will need to reform transport policies to boost adoption of the heavy vehicles and ensure they can travel on more roads.

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