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Milence adds Sweden to its line-up as plans for Europe-wide truck charging network take shape
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler, Traton, and Volvo, has launched its first charging hub for heavy-duty electric vehicles in Sweden. The facility, located in Varberg, marks the company’s entry into the Nordic market and is part of a larger plan to establish 10 such hubs across Sweden.
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Tesla Semi “exceeds efficiency expectations” in DHL California trials
DHL Supply Chain USA has recently completed a trial of Tesla’s electric semi-truck, marking a step in the logistics company’s efforts to reduce emissions in its operations.
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Relode unveils gigawatt power parks plan to support electrification of UK truck fleets
Speaking exclusively to Freight Carbon Zero, Relode, a new energy infrastructure company, has unveiled its ambitious plans to build a nationwide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks.
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Siemens to separate electric vehicle charging business into independent entity
Siemens announced today its intention to carve out its eMobility business unit, which will combine with recently acquired Heliox to form a new dedicated legal structure focused on electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Zero-emission chopper fuel: Mercedes-Benz eEconic debuts at Airbus
In a move toward reducing emissions, Airbus Helicopters has begun using an electric truck to refuel its aircraft at its German facility, marking a shift away from traditional diesel-powered vehicles.
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French logistics firm GT Solutions unveils first in-depot electric truck charging site near Paris
GT Solutions, a French transportation and logistics company, has opened an electric truck charging facility at its Aulnay-sous-Bois depot north of Paris. The site features charging infrastructure provided by Finnish manufacturer Kempower in collaboration with EV software provider Virta.
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Vertellus electrifies temperature-controlled transport with 10 new EV refrigerated trucks
Specialist vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has introduced 10 electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme that allows transport operators to trial zero emission vehicles hassle free.
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Mercedes-Benz and Karldischinger celebrate centennial partnership with 100 zero emission truck deal
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is marking 100 years of collaboration with German logistics operator Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deliver 100 zero-emission trucks over the next five years, signaling a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the road freight industry.
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Chinese EV builder Farizon enters European market with Duvenbeck partnership
Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Farizon) and European logistics giant Duvenbeck Group have signed a memorandum of cooperation to focus on working together in the European logistics sector. Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon, and Hakan Bicil, CEO of Duvenbeck Group, signed the contract during the IAA Transportation 2024 show ...
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Beer and cider producer Asahi UK introduces Volvo electric truck for London deliveries
Asahi UK has added a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid truck to its London distribution fleet, introducing zero tailpipe emissions to its delivery operations in the capital.
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Dutch government unveils €57m boost for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
New subsidy schemes aim to accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics in the Netherlands, offering up to 40% cost coverage for private charging points and support for a nationwide network of public chargers for heavy transport.
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70 Volvo electric trucks hit Southern California roads in $21.5m government-backed scheme
Volvo Trucks North America has completed the delivery of 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5 million programme funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
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Renault Trucks and Geodis begin testing ‘Oxygen’ urban electric prototype
Renault Trucks and logistics giant Geodis have initiated a testing phase for ‘Oxygen’, an all-electric truck designed for urban distribution. The prototype will undergo trials in Lyon and Paris until December 2024.
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All-electric eCanter enters Singapore market
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has introduced its all-electric light-duty eCanter truck to Singapore, delivering the first unit to a local customer. Singapore aims to have all vehicles on its roads running on cleaner energy by 2040; the government has outlined a plan to promote electric vehicle adoption, ...
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Canadian retailer Home Hardware Stores introduces first electric trucks to fleet
Home Hardware Stores, Canada’s largest dealer-owned home improvement retailer, has added two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its fleet. These are the company’s first zero-tailpipe emission vehicles.