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Expect Distribution joins eFreight 2030 consortium as founding member
Expect Distribution has joined the eFreight 2030 Consortium as a founding member, a new initiative working with the UK Government to decarbonise the haulage industry through a zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and infrastructure demonstrator program.
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Traton launches subsidiary, Traton charging solutions, for truck charging services
As Traton Group launches Traton Charging Solutions, a subsidiary to enhance access to public charging stations for electric commercial vehicles, the company aims to address the evolving needs of the industry, promote accessibility and affordability, and ensure a seamless experience for operators.
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Fortescue unveils prototype 3MW charger for electric and hydrogen haul trucks
Fortescue Metals has unveiled its first prototype of a three-megawatt fast charger as part of its ongoing trials involving electric and hydrogen-powered heavy haulage trucks.
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West Coast States unite to create extensive zero-emission truck fuelling network
Oregon, along with Washington and California, is taking significant steps to create a robust zero-emission truck fuelling network along the West Coast.
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London Mayor announces expansion of rapid charging points for electric vehicles
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has revealed plans to install over 80 new rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) across the capital.
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Scania to launch Europe-Wide charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses
Scania has announced its plans to launch Scania Charging Access in October, a new service that offers seamless access to a Europe-based charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses.
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Sweden to build world’s first electric highway with plans for 3,000km of electric roads
Sweden is leading the way in sustainable transportation with its plan to turn a highway into a permanent electrified road - the first of its kind in the world.
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Lessons to be learned from the electric passenger car backlash
It may be a quiet news week that’s caused it or the mainstream journalists have got bored of espousing their benefits or we may be facing a real backlash. But either way, over the past few days there seems to have been the ripple of a backlash against electric vehicles. ...
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Kuehne+Nagel turns to Zeem for its carbon zero deliveries in Los Angeles
Kuehne+Nagel has started making collections and deliveries using electric box trucks and Class 8 artic combinations charged and maintained at Zeem Solutions’ fleet-as-a-service facility in Los Angeles. In Southern California, the air cargo freight forwarding fleet Kuehne+Nagel is seeing early success with Zeem Solutions’ zero-emission electric vehicle fleet-as-a-service delivering within ...
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Nikola and ChargePoint join forces to accelerate charging infrastructure
Nikola and ChargePoint have announced a collaboration to speed up the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets across the United States. The partnership will allow Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers. ...
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Rising energy prices are deterring drivers from investing in electric vehicles.
A new survey has found the rising cost of energy bills is discouraging more than seven out of ten drivers from purchasing an electric vehicle.
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TeraWatt Infrastructure, reveals plans for high-power charging corridor in the US
TeraWatt Infrastructure has announced the creation of the first network of high-powered charging stations for heavy-duty and medium-duty electric vehicles along Interstate 10 (I-10)
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UK battery electric commercial vehicle volumes soar in September despite “big questions” over charging
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) “boom” led to deliveries of electric CVs increasing by 70% last month, but concerns remain about the UK’s charging infrastructure.
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BP opens its first electric truck charging facilities to support the decarbonisation of transport
BP has opened its first ultra-fast-charging facilities aimed at medium and heavy-duty electric trucks to support the decarbonisation of the sector where, according to the IEA, tailpipe CO2 emissions have increased on average 2.2% annually since 2000.
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The charging network is insufficient, say more than a third of fleet operators
Firms should take advantage of the government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS), to prevent low electric vehicle take up under their company car schemes or salary sacrifice, says Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet (VWFS). The company surveyed 197 fleet operators and found that 34% of respondents said a lack of local charging ...
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Industry leaders urging politicians to aid the decarbonisation of road transport
Amazon, Daimler Truck, Scania and Volvo are urging politicians to stand up for what’s needed to turn the tide and decarbonise European road transport.