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Renault’s E-Tech T makes UK debut: eFREIGHT 2030 and Welch’s Transport lead the charge
A 42-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has been delivered to Welch’s Transport in Cambridgeshire, marking the first deployment in the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme. The vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2, will operate from Welch’s Transport’s Duxford site for regional distribution and ...
INTERVIEW with Voltloader: Pioneering all-electric haulage and collaborative charging networks
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ZEHID programme under the spotlight at RTX 2024
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Mack Defense to present MD6 electric truck at US army exhibition
Mack Defense will showcase its MD6 Electric truck at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., from 14-16 October. The presentation of the electric vehicle highlights the military’s growing interest in electric vehicle technologies for logistics and combat operations.
Indian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland begins delivery of electric trucks to Billion Electric
Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has commenced the delivery of its electric trucks to e-mobility platform provider, Billion Electric Mobility, part of Group BillionE. The vehicles signed off include the AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks. ...
Pet food giant begins hydrogen truck deliveries in California with Nikola's Class 8 semi
Nestlé Purina PetCare has initiated its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery service using a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck in California. The company, working with The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, is using the vehicle to transport products between three Californian cities of Stockton, Maricopa, and Modesto.
Flooring distributor ADL adds two Volvo FM electric trucks to fleet in sustainability push
Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has expanded its vehicle fleet with two Volvo FM Electric trucks and a Volvo FH Aero 460 tractor unit, adding to two electric trucks acquired earlier this year. The vehicles will operate from the company’s Worcester distribution center, which features various environmental initiatives including solar panels ...
Hydrogen vehicle firms join forces to develop racing demonstrators
Manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) and Dawson Technologies have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hydrogen fuel cell-powered racing cars. The five-year partnership will focus on completing two demonstration vehicles for Grand Touring racing.
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Grid-interactive depots: using e-trucks to unlock smart energy potential
For this week’s commentary, Thomas Kiessling, CTO at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, explores how grid-interactive depots can transform the freight industry’s path to Decarbonisation.
From NIMBY, to YIMBY: Labour's strategy to speed up infrastructure projects
Fresh from the Labour Party conference last week, Janet Wood, Editor of New Power Report, gives us her thoughts on how the government is aiming to shift the UK from being a ‘blocker’ to an ‘enabler’ when it comes to planning and development.
Three minutes with Tesla’s Semi: A fleeting first look
Fresh from the IAA Transportation show, editor of Commercial Motor (CM) magazine and UK jury member for International Truck of the Year Will Shiers gives us his initial thoughts on the enigmatic Tesla Semi.
Behind the scenes of HGV charging hub design
Special thanks to Jamie Sands at Welch’s Transport for writing us another great commentary piece; this week he has let us in on the detailed thought process behind the implementation of 12 HGV chargers across Welch’s two main depots currently in progress.
Action stations: ESOS 3 presents fleet sustainability opportunity
The Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) has moved into its action plan phase, presenting both challenges and opportunities for fleet operators. As Stephen Fitter from Focus Net Zero explains, this mandatory assessment is revealing surprising insights about fleet sustainability efforts and the potential for significant energy and cost savings…
Have a conversation with your DNO: Your fleet’s future depends on it
This week we hand the keyboard over to our old friend Jamie Sands from Welch’s Transport to offer some practical insight and advice on getting started on the journey to road freight electrification.
Slot or not? The scheduling hurdle facing EVs
As electric HGVs gear up for widespread use, Leo Pickford, Founder and CEO of TransitionWise, explores the critical challenge that remains: ensuring reliable charging slot availability and how the logistics of coordinating truck arrivals with charging times, could make or break the economics of electric trucking.
Up a gear: how the electricity industry is speeding up transit
For this week’s newsletter commentary, Janet Wood, Editor of New Power Report, discusses how a trio of process changes in the electricity sector should see an increase in the rate at which new infrastructure can be rolled out.
Time to talk about taxes
Following last week’s commentary focused on the levers open to the legislators to assist in the transition to low and Zero carbon vehicles, it’s time to turn the attention to taxation. While in the UK talk of tax has been taboo for the past eight weeks of the election campaign ...
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Norway’s first dedicated public charging site for electric trucks has opened with more to follow by year end
Norway’s new dedicated truck charging site for electric HGVs run by Fastcharge, Wennstrom and Kempower Source: Fastcharge
UK’s first public electric HGV charging station to open at Able Humber Port this year
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group, and Volvo Group, has announced the development of its first HGV charging hub in the UK, located at Able Humber Port in Immingham, North East Lincolnshire.
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Optimize serves up the efficiency savings at Wimbledon
Leading fleet optimisation specialist Optimize has partnered with one of the world’s leading sports transportation specialists to deliver the All-England Lawn Tennis Club a clean and efficient transport solution for this year’s Wimbledon Championships, set to commence at the beginning of July.
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