All articles by Andy Salter – Page 7
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ArticleUSA signs up to global commitment to phase out sales of diesel trucks by 2040
The United States used the recent COP27 climate conference to sign up to the the Global Memorandum of Understanding on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Global MOU), which puts it on a path to 100% new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2040 at the latest, with an interim ...
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ArticlePractical advice on the decarbonisation journey from the Logistics UK Delivering Decarbonisation Conference
Delegates attending the Delivering Decarbonisation Conference organised by Logistics UK in November were treated to a packed programme of presentations covering a broad range of topics and practical advice and case studies.
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CommentarySearching for the first mover advantage
Normally, when you’re in an innovation race there should be a first mover advantage – the early bird catches the worm, and all that. And when it comes to the decarbonisation of the commercial vehicle and road freight sector, you would think that those operators who are first to the ...
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ArticleElon Musk claims first fully laden 500-mile test run for the Tesla Semi
According to Elon Musk, the Tesla Semi has completed its maiden 500-mile travel with a full load on a single charge. The Tesla Semi is the new battery electric tractor unti from the automotive company, launched in 2017 and expected to go into series production next month. Breaking the 500-mile ...
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ArticleDFDS has introduced its first electric truck to its fleet as it steps to sustainability
DFDS has taken delivery of its first battery electric Volvo truck, one of an order for 125 as the logistics giant rolls out its green corridor of logistics operations.
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ArticleNextETRUCK is a new EU-funded initiative aimed at decarbonising vehicle fleets
NextETRUCK is an EU-funded worldwide initiative that brings together many e-mobility players that are leading the way in the decarbonisation process. NextETRUCK operates three real-world demonstrations in Istanbul, Barcelona, and Utrecht between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025.
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ArticleEU emissions regulation turns its attention to trailers
Trailers are the next target of EU emissions restrictions according to proposal released by the European Commission, with new CO2 emission levels expected to go into effect for the first time in 2024. When compared to the 2019 and 2020 reference periods, CO2 emissions are predicted to reduce by 15% ...
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Podcast Episode 3 focuses on the infrastructure requirements for the carbon zero vehicles of the future
IAAConference_infrastructure_panel At the IAA Transportation 2022 event in Hanover in September we were invited to facilitate a number of panel discussions covering the decarbonisation of the commercial vehicle and road freight sector. One of the sessions focused on infrastructure and brought together representatives from bp, e-on, CV ...
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ArticleBath proposes ban on Euro-VI trucks to drive zero-emission vehicle take-up
In announcing the opening of a consultation to charge Euro VI vehicles over 12-tonne GVW for entering its clean air zone, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BNESC) has signalled its intent to drive a shift to low and zero-emission vehicles. The decision to open the consultation was agreed at ...
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ArticleUK falling behind on carbon zero transport development, says Scania
Scania’s head of eTruck Mobility, Peter Forsberg, sounded an alarm bell for the UK at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit last week (09 Nov) warning the nation was falling behind the rest of Europe in its electric vehicle and infrastructure roll-out. Forsberg was delivering a keynote presentation to the 150 ...
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ArticleFocus shifts to energy infrastructure availability at Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit 2022
Presentations and discussions at Motor Transport’s Decarbonisation Summit 2022, which took place in Liverpool last week (9 Nov), were focused on the need for major improvements in energy infrastructure. The common theme from the keynote speakers and panel discussions was more investment in and clarity of requirements for charging or ...
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ArticleGlasgow-based truck builder HVS set to unveil new hydrogen-electric powertrain
Start-up truck builder, HVS, is set to launch its new hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain and is pushing for increased investment in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
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CommentaryLet’s talk about the cost of commercial vehicle decarbonisation
There’s much to be written, and we’ll be writing plenty of it, on the journey to the carbon zero promised land. Much of it from suppliers as we’re bombarded with information as they jostle for position, establishing their credentials and bid to secure their place in the race. There are ...
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ArticleEpisode 2 of the Freight Carbon Zero Podcast is live
We are live with our latest episode of the Freight Carbon Zero podcast - tracking the decarbonisation journey of the commercial vehicle and road freight sector. We cover the infrastructure panel discussion from the recent IAA Transportation 2022 featuring contributions from CV Charging Europe, Linde, bp and e-on where the ...
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CommentaryLegislation will drive industry change
The news last week that all parties of the EU – the Commission, Parliament and Council – have reached an agreement to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035 may not cover trucks, but its significance should not be ignored by the truck sector. This is BIG ...
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ArticleHydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks travel more than five million kilometres in the past two years in Switzerland
Hyundai is celebrating its fleet of XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks in Switzerland have travelled more than 5 million kilometres in the past two years. Beginning in 2020, the business sold 47 hydrogen-powered, zero-emission commercial vehicles to 23 Swiss enterprises for logistics, distribution and retail fulfilment. “XCIENT Fuel Cell is ...
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ArticleEU legislators agree to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035
EU legislators have set a date of 2035 for the phase out of diesel and petrol-powered cars and vans. The agreement, which has the consent of the European Commission, Parliament and the Council, was announced at the end of October and will mean all new cars and vans registered in ...
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ArticleBristol’s Clean Air Zone takes effect from 28 November with £100 fines for non-compliance
Commercial vehicle operators delivering to Bristol will be fined £100 per day for entering the new clean air zone in the city if their vehicles aren’t Euro-6 compliant. The charging zone is being enforced from 28 November 2022. The Bristol clean air zone will cover the city centre and out ...
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ArticleEinride completes pilot of autonomous vehicle in the US
Einride, the Swedish freight mobility tech firm, has completed a public road test of its autonomous, electric vehicle in Selmer, Tennessee. After earning the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) initial clearance for operations of this new type of vehicle earlier this year, Einride ran a completely autonomous, electric vehicle ...
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CommentaryCommercial vehicle operating duty cycles will drive carbon zero fuel choices
To guide some of the thinking and decision-making research we’ve worked with Darren Newman at Low Carbon Truck Consultancy to produce and update a simple summary table on the vehicle and technology choices open to truck operators as they pick their way through the journey to decarbonisation. ...