All articles by Grace Salter – Page 13
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ArticleTitan and Electra collaborate to develop a zero-emission electric airport refueller
Titan Aviation and Electra Commercial Vehicles have collaborated to develop the Titan-eRR20, a cutting-edge 100% electric refueller aimed to minimise airport greenhouse gas emissions. This zero-emission refuelling vehicle will be sent to and used at an airport in Ireland.
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ArticleThe Volvo Group and Pilot Company collaborate to build charging network in North America
The Volvo Group and Pilot Co. have signed a letter of Intent to establish a nationwide public charging network to assist the expansion of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
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ArticleThe first of GP Joules 5,000 hydrogen trucks to hit German roads this year
Renewable energy specialist, GP Joule, based in Germany’s northernmost state of Schleswig-Holstein, has revealed plans to deploy 5,000 hydrogen trucks around the country, with the first vehicles hitting the road mid year. GP Joule intends to finish rolling out all 5,000 vehicles, supplied by start-up carbon zero truck produced Clean ...
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ArticleMengxi Zhenghe Group takes 100 hydrogen-powered trucks from XCMG
As part of a 1000-unit truck order for hydrigen fuel-cell vehicles with Sino-Synergy Hydrogen Energy Technology (“Sino-Synergy”), XCMG, one of the world’s top three construction machinery manufacturers, has delivered a batch of 100 hydrogen-fuelled trucks to the end client Mengxi Zhenghe Group for the construction of a mine near Ordos ...
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ArticleICCT white paper explores charging solutions for battery-electric trucks
The International Council on Clean Transportation has published a white paper that gives an overview of alternatives to plug-in charging for battery-electric vehicles, as well as their cost and timescale for deployment.
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ArticleSpeedy Services makes steps towards sustainability, adding FUSO eCanters to its battery-electric fleet
Speedy Services has expanded its delivery fleet with two Fuso eCanter electric vehicles.
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ArticleLoop Energy announces Paul Cataford has joined its board of directors
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has announced Paul Cataford is joining its board of directors, signalling a strengthening of the Canadian company’s senior team. Cataford is an experienced financial and commercial leader with over 30 years of success in finance, governance, and strategy, particularly in developing and high-growth technology ...
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ArticleVolvo successfully completes crash testing on its battery electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has succesfully completed crash testing on its electric vehicles, the company has announced. “Volvo’s electric trucks have the same cabs as our traditional diesel trucks, which have been thoroughly tested to ensure they are crashworthy. The electric trucks also have the same advanced safety features that are ...
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ArticleWestport and Johnson Matthey Have Joined Forces to Create an Emissions Aftertreatment System for the H2 HPDITM Fuel System
Westport Fuel Systems Inc, a global leader in alternative fuel transportation technologies, announced today a collaboration with Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, to develop an emissions aftertreatment system tailored to Westport’s proprietary H2 HPDITM hydrogen fuel internal combustion engine. The collaboration focuses on merging ...
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ArticleNikola and E.ON Announce Plans to Save 560,000 tonnes of CO2 per year by 2027
Nikola and E.ON have released further details of their co-operation agreement which will offer clients an integrated hydrogen solution where E.ON supplies green hydrogen and fuelling infrastructure, while Nikola supplies the vehicles. By 2027, the cooperation intends to deliver green hydrogen to power up to 5,000 hydrogen-powered ...
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ArticleHyzon Motors takes control of European subsidiary business
Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), has entered into a purchase agreement with Holthausen Clean Technology Investments, its Dutch partner in Hyzon Motors Europe BV, to take 100% control of the European business. According to the provisions of the Agreement, Hyzon will ...
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ArticleUnited States Postal Service announces electric switch for delivery vehicle fleet
The United States Postal Service has announced it is shifting its fleet to battery electric vehicles. The US federal postal giant has announced a re-fleeting plan to replace its “aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles” with a new fleet of purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV). As part of ...
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ArticleScania and Girteka announce sustainable collaboration providing up to 600 battery-electric vehicles
Scania and Girteka, Europe’s biggest asset-based transportation operator, have announced a comprehensive new sustainability cooperation as part of the two companies’ shared commitment to reduce emissions from the transportation industry. The ambitious arrangement calls for up to 600 Scania battery-electric vehicles to be delivered to Girteka over the next four ...
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ArticleEverfuel announces breakthrough start-up of hydrogen production at HySynergy, Europe’s biggest electrolyser
Everfuel A/S has announced it has commenced hydrogen production at the HySynergy electrolyser, making a significant step forward in the commercialisation of green hydrogen as a sustainable energy source for industry and transportation. As part of the scheduled start-up and testing of production equipment at the 20MW HySynergy project in ...
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ArticleNikola and Plug announce US collaboration on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Plug Power, a developer of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, have established a strategic partnership aimed at delivering solutions for US commercial vehicle operators planning to run hydrogen vehicles. The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a ...
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ArticleFoton accelerates towards European markets with new electric light commercial vehicle
Chinese automotive company, Foton has entered into an agreement with Piaggio of Italy to build a new electric light commercial vehicle. The deal formalises the two companies’ September 2017 collaboration to create new solutions for the light commercial vehicle sector. The two parties will finish the project’s technical paperwork and ...
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Article50 eActros LongHaul battery electric trucks are set to go into service with German logistics giant Dachser
Mercedes-Benz and Dachser of Germany have signed a letter of intent which will see 50 eActros LongHaul 6x2 swap body trucks join the fleet. The vehicles are expected to be in full series production by 2024. “Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already ...
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ArticleHyliko announced its partnership with Forsee Power battery systems for its hydrogen trucks
French hydrogen fuel cell truck producer Hyliko has announced its partnership with Forsee Power to equip its first hydrogen powered heavy-duty trucks with Foresee’s PULSE 2.5 intelligent battery system. Hyliko has two hydrogen trucks currently available in its range - a tractor unit and 6x2 and 6x4 rigids. Forsee Power ...
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ArticleHyundai announces the launch of the XCIENT fuel cell truck in Israel
Hyundai Motor Company has revealed its heavy-duty, hydrogen-powered XCIENT fuel cell truck is set to enter Israel, its first Middle East market, to develop a regional hydrogen value chain. Hyundai Motor sent three XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks to Israel as part of a collaboration between its Israeli agency Colmobil, hydrogen ...
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ArticleWestport has been awarded a contract to supply Euro-7 LPG fuel systems to a global OEM
Westport Fuel Systems, an alternative fuel specialist, has announced it has been awarded a programme to design and provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a major OEM to fit a number of its Euro-7 vehicle platforms. The agreement is estimated to produce €40 million in annual income, with production ...