Electric projects, development & infrastructure
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ArticleVolvo introduces new electric truck charging service
Volvo Trucks has launched a new service called Charging Management, designed to help transport companies manage the charging of their electric trucks at their own depots. This service is part of Volvo’s ongoing efforts to expand its electric vehicle support offerings.
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ArticleDAF Trucks joins European charging station booking platform
DAF Trucks has become a member of HDV Booking, a consortium developing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The initiative aims to improve the usability of electric trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport calls for operator views on shared user charging
As part of a new research project with Cambridge University and technology firm Syselek - called ENROUTE - Welch’s Transport is seeking operators and other stakeholders in the freight decarbonisation space to give their opinion around the data sharing aspects of shared user charging for electric HGVs.
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ArticleFedEx and US think tank RMI launch GridUp tool for EV charge demand forecasting
RMI, a US-based sustainability research and think tank organisation, has unveiled GridUp, a new tool designed to forecast energy and power demands for electric vehicle (EV) charging, developed with support from FedEx.
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ArticleWattEV launches zero-emission transport partnership with MGA entertainment
WattEV, a provider of zero-emission transport services, has announced a new initiative called Brands That Care. The campaign begins with a partnership with MGA Entertainment, a toy manufacturer known for brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA’s Miniverse, and Little Tikes.
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ArticleRenault Trucks introduce fully electric E-Tech T tractor units at ZEHID partner day
Renault Trucks hosted a ZEHID Partner Day on 23 July at Kinetic Studios in Corby, Northamptonshire, to introduce its first E-Tech T tractor units to road transport operators and other stakeholders.
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ArticleFedEx launches two-week pilot of Mercedes eActros 300 at its Stoke-on-Trent hub in the UK
Parcel giant FedEx has begun a two-week pilot of an all-electric eActros 300 tractor from Mercedes-Benz Trucks at its hub in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport unveils new initiative to drive sustainable innovation in freight logistics
New initiative ENROUTE sees Welch’s Transport, the University of Cambridge and tech firm Syselek join forces to redefine the freight and logistics sector through strategic data sharing for eHGVs.
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ArticleFORS launches new decarbonisation training module for fleet managers
FORS has introduced a new module, ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation,’ as part of its FORS Practitioner training programme. This course aims to provide fleet managers with essential knowledge about carbon emissions, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonisation terminology. It focuses on helping fleet operators adopt sustainable practices by understanding the principles needed to ...
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ArticleGeotab and BYD Trucks Europe announce integration to enhance sustainable fleet management
Geotab, a leading global provider of connected transportation solutions, has announced the integration of its European-based fleet management solutions with BYD Trucks Europe, a division of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. This partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive fleet management solution across Europe, ensuring data privacy and security within ...
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ArticleZEHID programme under the spotlight at RTX 2024
At last month’s Road Transport Expo, a special two-hour segment of the conference session was dedicated to a progress update from the UK’s DfT-funded ZEHID programme, bringing all four projects on stage for the first time in public.
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ArticleLion Electric achieves final certification for LionBattery HD battery pack
Lion Electric has announced the final certification for its heavy-duty battery pack, the LionBattery HD. This lithium-ion battery pack is specifically designed for the company’s heavy-duty trucks.
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ArticleHHLA introduces electric trucks to decarbonise port logistics
In early June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) introduced its first two electric trucks at its subsidiary Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). This move is part of HHLA’s sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions in logistics and provide more environmentally friendly transport solutions.
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ArticleKempower inaugurates new EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina
Kempower has officially opened its new EV charger manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This plant aims to serve electric vehicle drivers and fleet owners in the United States and Canada.
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis Zenobe part 2
In last week’s newsletter, we published the first part of our interview with Zenobē Business Development Director, Ian Dennis. He had so much to say we couldn’t cover it all in our 750-word slot, so we’re going again and turning the spotlight on the thorny issues of residual values, contract ...
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ArticleProject spotlight: Electric Freightway part of the DfT-funded ZEHID programme
The Electric Freightway project is part of the government-funded ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) programme and is well advanced in its project planning and development, with the first vehicles hitting the road in May 2024. We headed to project lead GRIDSERVE’s Swindon innovation centre for a roundtable of ...
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ArticlePlug Power announces new Class 6 fuel cell electric truck for US middle-mile deliveries
Plug Power has unveiled its latest development: the integration of a Class 6 medium-duty fuel cell electric truck. This vehicle combines a commercial Class 6 chassis-cab with Plug’s advanced ProGen fuel cell technology and a well-established electric propulsion system
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ArticleNHS Wales collaborates with Magtec to pilot battery-powered HGVs for sustainable transport
Magtec, along with subcontractors Dynamon and UK Power Networks, have spearheaded a project aimed at encouraging the integration of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the transportation sector. The collaboration developed a predictive tool to aid fleet managers in transitioning to electric vehicles, focusing on manufacturing and certifying 10 battery-powered ...
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ArticleTevva Motors files for insolvency amidst search for new investors
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has filed for the appointment of an insolvency administrator in an effort to secure time to find new investors while under creditor protection.
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ArticleAF Blakemore & Son receives first electric truck deliveries as part of electric freightway program
The Electric Freightway programme has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the first fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) to AF Blakemore & Son, a major player in the UK’s retail and foodservice sectors. This initiative, part of the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), is ...