Electric projects, development & infrastructure
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Australian Renewable Energy Agency supports electric truck charging project in Sydney
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $8.5 million in funding for Zenobē, a fleet electrification specialist, to develop a battery electric vehicle (BEV) truck charging hub in Sydney. The project aims to integrate BEVs into grocery delivery services.
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Daimler Truck Financial services unveils all-in-one packages for electric fleet adoption
Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS) has announced plans to expand its offerings beyond traditional financial services to include a range of solutions for zero-emission vehicles.
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E.ON holds first ‘eTruckathon’ ahead of IAA Hannover involving 12 electric trucks driving 300km
E.ON has held what it claims is the first ‘eTruckathon’ involving 12 electric trucks, 12 teams, and 300 km of driving ahead of the forthcoming IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany later this month.
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TUAL introduces swappable PowerBank to extend range of electric HGVs
TUAL, a company specialising in electric commercial vehicle charging solutions, has announced a new ’swappable power bank’ product aimed at addressing range limitations for electric HGVs.
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Volvo 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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DAF 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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Welch’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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FedEx 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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WattEV 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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Renault 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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FedEx 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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Welch’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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FORS 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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Geotab 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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ZEHID 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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Lion 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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HHLA 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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Kempower 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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Freight 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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Project 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 ...