All Battery Electric articles – Page 14
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ArticlePowerday introduces Volvo FE electric skiploaders for waste management in London
Powerday, a recycling and waste management company, has recently integrated two Volvo FE Electric skiploaders into its commercial vehicle fleet, marking a step towards sustainable waste management in London.
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ArticleIMC rejects battery-electric vehicles and opts for hydrogen-powered Nikola trucks
IMC, a leading US logistics firm specialising in container transport, has placed a $22-million order for 50 Nikola fuel-cell trucks. The decision comes after a two-year test indicated battery electric vehicles weren’t suitable for the company’s operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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ArticleBridgestone and Webfleet launch “game changing” ev Services Platform
As orginally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Bridgestone and Webfleet have launched the EV Services Platform which connects fleets with a network of service providers to help them optimise their electric vehicle (EV) operations.
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ArticleVeolia introduces vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for waste collection trucks
At the “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, Veolia has introduced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This development enables waste collection trucks to contribute stored energy from their batteries back to the grid, potentially powering homes across the UK.
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ArticleDKV Mobility partners with Milence to expand eTruck charging network
DKV Mobility has joined forces with Milence to enhance its eTruck charging network. The collaboration aims to provide high-performance ev charging points with up to 400 kW charging power.
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ArticleHyundai delivers 500 fuel cell vehicles in China through H2 solutions joint venture
Hyundai has delivered 500 fuel cell commercial vehicles in Guangzhou, marking the start of a significant deployment.
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ArticleMicrosoft’s AI accelerates discovery of potential lithium replacement for EV batteries
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) under the US Department of Energy, has utilised artificial intelligence (AI) and a supercomputer to identify a new substance that could serve as an alternative to lithium in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks expands electric fleet into Latin America with first deliveries to Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay
Volvo Trucks has successfully expanded its reach into Latin America by delivering eight heavy-duty electric trucks to customers in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. This marks the first instance of Volvo’s sale of zero-exhaust emission trucks in the region.
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ArticleWalmart Canada introduces electric trucks in British Columbia
Walmart Canada has taken a significant step in its sustainability initiatives by deploying its first three battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in British Columbia.
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ArticleDuvenbeck Implements electric trucks for ZF Saarbrücken Logistics
Haulage and logistics company Duvenbeck is leading the charge in sustainable transport by electrifying its logistics operations at the ZF plant in Saarbrücken, Germany.
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ArticleSchneider deploys 50 Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks funded through the US JETSI Project
Schneider, a key participant in the Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative (JETSI) project, has successfully deployed all 50 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia trucks funded through the initiative.
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ArticleRenault Trucks initiates DOLPHIN research & development project
Renault Trucks is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable and innovative transport solutions with the launch of the DOLPHIN Research & Development project.
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ArticleWoolworths New Zealand commits to fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030
Woolworths New Zealand has pledged to transition its entire home delivery truck fleet to electric power by 2030. The announcement is part of the retailer’s 2023 Sustainability Wrap, outlining its progress and commitments in sustainability.
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SANY eChassis 408P
Manufacturer: SANY
Energy type: Battery Electric
Vehicle type: Rigid
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ArticleMagtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.
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ArticleElectric truck with H2 range extender successfully completes tests
In Germany, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has reported successful test results for its prototype electric truck featuring a hydrogen fuel cell range extender.
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ArticleQuantron and Hylane collaborate with the launch of new hydrogen fuel cell five-tonner
Quantron is continuing its collaboration with Hylane, launching a new 5.0t hydrogen fuel cell powered truck for the the German market.
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ArticleBJS Haulage starts electric truck trial in collaboration with Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus
BJS Haulage has commenced a trial to assess the viability of electric vehicles within its operations, employing a 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide. Facilitated by Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus, the commercial vehicle contract hire company, the electric truck will operate from BJS Haulage’s West Midlands Hub at Steelpark ...