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ArticleQuantron heading for trouble as insolvency team moves in
Start-up German zero emission truck converter Quantron is on the brink as the district court in Augsburg, Germany appoints a preliminary insolvency lawyer.
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ArticleMAN Truck & Bus conducts joint research with universities on the mobility of the future
The Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences Georg Simon Ohm (Ohm) and MAN Truck & Bus are joining forces to conduct joint research into the future of mobility.
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ArticleInteract Analysis report shows how Chinese e-truck brands dominate global market in 2022
According to a report published by global consulting firm Interact Analysis, the Chinese domestic market is dominating the global electric truck market. The report reveals that out of the top ten e-truck brands in 2022, nine manufacturers are Chinese, with Volvo Trucks representing the only exception.
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ArticleMagtec’s 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has secured type approval
Magtec has achieved a noteworthy milestone as its 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has obtained the GB Small Series Approval, a crucial regulatory certification necessary for the vehicle to qualify for the UK government’s plug-in grant. This achievement is a major breakthrough for the UK-based engineering company, as it unlocks ...
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ArticleQuantron expands into the US market with new management team and hydrogen-powered trucks
Quantron is preparing to enter the U.S. market with a new management team. The company has added six new executives to its Quantron USA team, including Matt Pearson as COO, Damaris Meyer as CFO, Richard Ansell as Vice President of Marketing/PR, Henrique Martins as Vice President of Homologation & Compliance, ...
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ArticleThe European Investment Bank links with Volta for €40 million venture debt financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it is in negotiations with Volta trucks for a €40 million venture debt financing to support the growth of the company’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) infrastructure over the next four years. The funding will enable Volta Trucks to roll out its TaaS ...
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ArticleHGVzero23: Logistics giants re-group to promote transition to cleaner fuels
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, big names such as Stobart, XPO and Coca-Cola are once again teaming up to launch a cross-industry action group focusing on the decarbonisation of trucks: HGVzero23.
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ArticleRenault Trucks 2022 business results reveal accelerated transition to electric mobility
The year 2022 has been a remarkable year for Renault Trucks, as the company cements its position as a key player in the electric mobility sector.
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero exclusive interview – Anja van Niersen, CEO, Milence
Milence is a joint-venture between Daimler, Traton and Volvo tasked with developing and operating a Europe-wide network of electric truck charging sites. In an exclusive Freight Carbon Zero interview Andy Salter caught up with Milence CEO Anja van Niersen to understand how you embark on such a project.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks is expanding its line of e-trucks for the construction industry
Volvo Trucks has developed a range of heavy-duty electric trucks for the construction industry: the FM and FMX. The new vehicles provide lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions on and around urban construction sites, making them suitable for short distances and repetitive processes. Volvo FMX The ...
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ArticleRecharge Industries acquires Britishvolt to build UK’s first battery gigafactory
Australian company Recharge Industries, a leading provider of battery technology and a portfolio company of Scale Facilitation, has successfully bought BritishVolt. The move is set to create the UK’s first gigafactory. The acquisition will also play a critical role in the UK’s industrial and net zero strategies.
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero exclusive interview: David Lorenz (Founder and CEO) and Jon Hilton (Chief Technologist), Lunaz Technology
Lunaz Technology is a new entrant into the carbon zero truck space, specialising in upcycling commercial vehicles to battery electric. We went to the brand new Lunaz factory to meet Founder and CEO David Lorenz and Chief Technologist Jon Hilton to find out what’s going on.
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ArticleEuropean Commission lays out 90% CO2 emissions cut for trucks by 2040
The European Commission has layed out its long-awaited proposals to cut CO2 emissions of heavy duty commercial vehicles.
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ArticleJCB installs its new hydrogen engine into a 7.5t Mercedes-Benz truck
JCB, the British multinational corporation, has taken a significant step towards its £100 million hydrogen project with the successful installation of one of its hydrogen engines into a 7.5-tonne Mercedes-Truck truck. The retrofit was completed in just a few days, and JCB Chairman, Lord Anthony Bamford, who has been leading ...
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ArticleZepp.solutions announces new 4x2 hydrogen-powered truck: ‘Europa’ to launch in Q4 2023
Netherlands-based Zepp.solutions has announced further details and the name for its new hydrogen fuel cell powered truck: ‘Europa’.
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ArticleDaimler Truck spins off diesel engine business to focus on carbon zero powertrains
Daimler Trucks and engine builder Deutz have announced a cooperation agreement which will see Daimler hive off its medium duty engine business to Deutz, allowing the global truck builder to focus on developing its carbon zero power trains. The tie-up, announced by Deutz on 30 January 2023, sees Daimler Truck ...
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ArticleNikola moves into hydrogen production, distribution and refuelling with launch of new HYLA brand
As part of a launch event in Phoenix, Arizona, Nikola unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 tractor unit for the US market and took the wraps of HYLA, the firms new hydrogen energy brand.
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ArticleTesla Semi deliveries begin in the U.S. after 4-year delay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the Semi in November 2017. Even though deliveries started in North America half a decade later, in December 2022, the electric truck still seems like a novelty, mainly due to production delays and unsatiated curiosity among interested parties regarding its real-world performance.
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ArticleVolta appoints former Volvo Trucks boss to its board
Volta Trucks has added another commercial vehicle industry heavyweight to its board of directors with the appointment of former Volvo Trucks President Claes Nilsson