All articles by Grace Salter – Page 16
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ArticleHVS unveils zero-emission hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle
Scottish-based truck start-up, HVS has released further details of its product development plans with the launch of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, hinting at its planned 40-tonne zero-emission truck. The company, founded in Glasgow in 2017, is focused on the development of a complete hydrogen fuel cell electric truck with new ...
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ArticleEU releases Euro-7 plans, tightening NOx emissions for trucks and introducing ruling on tyre and brake emissions
The European Commission has published its proposal for the new Euro-7 emissions standard expected to come into force in 2027 for new trucks.
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ArticleNikola 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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ArticleGerman carbon zero vehicle manufacturer Moove files for insolvency
In Germany, the Aachen-based final mile vehicle producer Moove GmbH has filed for insolvency. According to administrator Dirk Wegener, the company, which specialises in electric shuttles and currently employs 90 people, has been “hit by recent developments in the financial market.” Moove Shuttle Source: Moove PR Moove ...
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ArticleScania and CEO Climate Leaders urge others to follow climate targets
Scania is one of 100 companies that have joined CEO Climate Leaders, an initiative that works to support the ambitious Paris Agreement and bold corporate climate action by setting ambitious targets.
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ArticleNikola Motor falls short on 2022 production goals
Nikola will not meet its goal of producing at least 300 electric trucks this year, the company said in a conference call with analysts to discuss the company’s third-quarter results. The company does not intend to issue new fourth-quarter and year-end forecasts. Source: Nikola PR As orginally ...
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ArticleQuantron expands its Truck as a Service Platform collaborating with Cognitran, Roadzen, and Goldstone Technologies
Quantron is boosting its customer support through a series of partnerships which will see it offer an enhanced range of services covering IT aftersales and insurance as well as a suite of data analytics and mangement support. This is part of a continued drive the German-headquartered business to establish a ...
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ArticleReynolds adopts Hultsteins Ecogen Refrigeration system in decarbonisation initiative
Reynolds, the UK’s only remaining family-run national greengrocer, is poised to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy with the addition of five new Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units equipped with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 refrigeration systems to the fleet. Mercedes Actros with Hultsteins Ecogen 2 joins Reynolds Fleet The ...
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ArticleZeem purchases 100 Nikola Tre battery electric trucks
Nikola Corporation has announced Zeem, the US-based electric vehicle rental and leasing company, has placed an order for 100 Nikola Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) to join the company’s fleet, ensuring the immediate availability of heavy duty trucks for freight and logistics companies using Zeem’s all-inclusive EV depot fleet ...
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ArticleSolid-state batteries still 10 years away from mass production, says leading manufacturer
Mass production of solid state batteries, the much-awaited breakthrough development to unlock energy density and rapid charging improvements, are still at least a decade away accoring to StoreDot, a pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles. The company is urging global automotive manufacturers to consider interim technologies ...
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ArticleRising 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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ArticleTMP Logistics Group signs framework for Quantron fuel cell trucks
US based logistics company TMP Logistics Group has signed a framework agreement with German truck start-up Quantron for an order of up to 500 Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The contract was signed on 12 October at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce following the Hydrogen Americas Summit ...
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ArticleDB Schenker pre-orders 2,000 eTrailers from Trailer Dynamics
DB Schenker has signed a collaboration agreement on the use of eTrailers for its European land transport with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group. Source: Trailer Dynamics “This agreement marks a further step in the electrification of land transport,” says Cyrille Bonjean Executive Vice President ...
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ArticleVolvo Group to produce battery modules in Ghent by 2025
The Ghent battery module manufacturing line will be able to utilise battery cells from both partners and the proposed Swedish battery cell factory.
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ArticleTeraWatt 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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ArticleReport reveals global market share and usage in battery makers between January and August 2022
CATL retained its global battery storage market leadership for electric vehicles sold between January and August 2022. LG Energy Solution stayed in second spot, with SK On and Samsung SDI in fifth and sixth place, respectively.
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ArticleRenault Trucks partners with Geodis to design a new 16-tonner
Renault Trucks and Geodis are working on a new urban truck design Renault Trucks and logistics company Geodis are working on a partnership to design a new 16-tonne electric heavy duty truck dedicated to urban logistics. The so-called Oxygen Project will be designed to meet the requirements ...
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ArticleVolta helps Delipop take further step forward on sustainability
Volta has announced a collaboration with French grocery delivery firm Delipop with the company taking delivery of its first Volta Zero refrigerated truck next year. The Paris-based company will use the full-electric refrigerated Volta Zero to deliver to its urban stores. “This is a new step towards sustainable and responsible ...
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ArticleScania Top Team competition highlights workshops sustainability contribution
Top Team, Scania’s worldwide service technician competition, is one of the tactics used to raise awareness and commitment to the company’s sustainability aims.
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ArticleChinese auto giant Geely to produce electric truck in 2023
The commercial vehicle division of Chinese automotive business Geely, has said it will start building its “Homtruck” heavy duty truck in limited batches by the end of next year, ahead of the full production in 2024. At the launch last year the Homtruck was revealed with two powertrain options - ...