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ArticleMercedes switches lanes: Six new fast-chargers mark German plant's electric transition
Mercedes-Benz has installed six new fast-charging stations for electric trucks at its Wörth plant, with the capability to add two more stations for future megawatt charging needs. The charging stations are positioned near where delivery vehicles enter the facility.
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ArticleB&Q introduces electric delivery trucks to help reach 2040 net zero targets
B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement retailer, has announced the addition of electric HGVs to its delivery fleet as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.
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ArticleQuantron seeking rescue bid before year end
Quantron is pressing ahead with operations under insolvency proceedings with a core team of 40 employees remaining in place, as restructuring efforts and a search for investors aim to secure the company’s future by the end of 2024.
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ArticleWindrose Technology eyes UK market for ground breaking electric truck
Windrose Technology, the trailblazing electric truck manufacturer, has confirmed its ambitions to enter the UK market with its state-of-the-art long-haul electric truck and is looking for operators to suggest the perfect trial routes.
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ArticleUK ZEN Freight initiative back on track after project reset with Dynamon at the helm
The Zero Emission National (ZEN) Freight consortium, part of the UK government’s ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) Programme, is “advancing at pace” following a reset, with plans to trial 62 battery-electric and 16 hydrogen-powered trucks across Britain’s leading logistics firms by 2026.
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ArticleAustralia commits $100 million to electrify heavy vehicles in Driving the Nation programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced substantial funding to support the transition of heavy vehicles to electric power.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport and First Bus break new ground with truck charging at Leicester bus depot
In an industry first, Welch’s Transport has successfully trialed cross-sector charging infrastructure by powering its new Renault eTech T electric truck at First Bus’s Leicester depot. This pioneering collaboration marks the first time a freight operator has used a public transport depot’s charging facilities for an eHGV, demonstrating how shared ...
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ArticleDaimler's all-electric Rizon brand ships first trucks to Canada
Daimler Truck’s all-electric Rizon brand has made its first shipment of class 4-5 vehicles to Canada, with an initial 12 units arriving in British Columbia. The remaining 10 vehicles from the 22-unit order are scheduled to arrive later this month.
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ArticleVolvo outlines multi-technology strategy for supporting operators at Decarbonisation Summit
Last week, Volvo Trucks presented a comprehensive update on its decarbonisation strategy at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, outlining key advancements and strategic directions for achieving zero emissions road transport.
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ArticlePaua and Webfleet partner to support businesses transitioning to electric vehicles
Paua, a charging solutions provider, has joined forces with Webfleet, the EV services platform from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, to assist businesses with fleet electrification.
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ArticleDHL launches video series on electrification and sustainability trends in logistics
DHL has launched a new video series focused on critical industry topics such as electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. The series, set to release in phases over the coming months, features expert analysis from major players in automotive and logistics, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Consulting, CATL, and Volvo Trucks.
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ArticleHerefordshire Council introduces first electric waste collection vehicles
Herefordshire Council is introducing its first electric waste collection vehicles as part of a new contract with FCC Environment, marking a step toward reducing emissions in municipal services. The deployment includes two Dennis Eagle eCollect electric waste vehicles among a larger fleet of 28 new collection trucks.
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ArticleDaimler Truck North America launches first electric freightliner eCascadia in Detroit for logistics operations
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a leading North American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has introduced its first electric Freightliner eCascadia for use in its logistics operations. This electric vehicle will be based at DTNA’s Detroit Diesel Corporation facility in Redford, Michigan, and will transport essential components between Detroit’s ...
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ArticleWestern Australia’s first electric heavy-duty truck enters service
CD Dodd, a mining services company specialising in refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling, has received Western Australia’s first OEM heavy-duty electric truck, a Volvo FM Electric model.
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ArticleSwedish logistics firm Falkenklev Logistik adds six FUSO eCanters to operations in Malmö
Falkenklev Logistik has acquired six FUSO eCanter electric trucks for its DHL transport operations in Malmö, Sweden. The 8.55-tonne vehicles will service routes in the Skåne region.
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ArticleAffordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
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ArticleElectric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...
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ArticleDFDS expands electric truck fleet to UK operations
Transport and logistics company DFDS has announced the deployment of 10 heavy-duty electric trucks for deliveries in east and northwest England and Ireland, marking a significant expansion of their electric vehicle operations.
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ArticleVoltera adds two California sites for electric truck charging
Voltera has acquired two new charging infrastructure sites in California, expanding its total portfolio to 22 locations across five states. The sites will serve zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets.
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ArticleWebfleet unifies EV fleet and charger management in single platform solution
Webfleet, owned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, has launched EV Charger Monitoring, enabling fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private charging stations through a single platform, regardless of charger brand.