All articles by Grace Salter – Page 17
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ArticleHyundai moves to squash rumours of Swiss hydrogen truck project halt
Hyundai has issued a statement rebutting media reports it is planning to shelve the development of its hydrogen truck project in Switzerland. Swiss media, and some European trade press, had indicated the Korean automotive giant was pulling the plug on the project, though Hyundai claims this is “totally groundless”. ...
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ArticleFUSO launches Next Generation eCanter with roll-off tipper for the construction industry at BAUMA 2022
Daimler Truck subsidiary FUSO has unveiled tipper versions of its Next Generation eCanter at the giant BAUMA 2022 construction exhibition in Germany. Previously only available as a 7.49-tonner with a wheelbase of 3,400 millimetres, the new vehicle now comes with a choice of six wheelbases ranging from 2,500 to 4,750 ...
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ArticleTotalEnergies and Valeo to collaborate in development of EV battery cooling system
Valeo and TotalEnergy are contemplating using a novel di-electric fluid to cool EV batteries. TotalEnergies has developed a di-electric coolant that is able to come into direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will utilise its thermal system expertise to design and build the best solution for integrating coolant within the ...
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Article40-tonne eActros successfully crosses the Arlberg Pass in Tyrol in performance test
Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 tractor unit, which recently premiered at the IAA Transportation 2022, has successfully completed tests in the Tyrolean mountains.
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ArticleLunaz continues to test retrofit electric refuse truck
Lunaz is moving on with the development of its upcycled electric vehicles (UEVs), having completed a “demanding” hill-climb as part of its lengthy testing programme at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, UK. The Mercedes Econic platform serves as the foundation for the Lunaz waste trucks. They have undergone a retrofit ...
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ArticleHydrogen fuel station closes at Cobham M25 site, as focus shifts to larger refuelling sites
Motive has announced it has closed three hydrige refuelling sites this year, including the site at Cobham motor services launched in 2017 in partnership with Shell. The green hydrogen refuelling station company said it has made the decision to close its retail stations in Cobham, Gatwick, and Swindon because they ...
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ArticleFirst public test drives of the new MAN eTruck
Following the public unveiling of the new MAN battery electric eTruck tractor unit at the IAA Transportation exhibition last month, the company has commenced a series of test drives of the new vehicle, giving customers and press the opportunity to get behind the wheel, and released some additional details. ...
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ArticleMAN takes strides towards battery-electric success in joint project NEFTON
NEFTON (Commercial vehicle electrification for transport sector optimised grid connection), a research initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, has been launched to analyse and design a transport system consisting of a fully electric truck, charging station and grid connection. NEFTON Source: ...
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ArticleRicardo announces opening of state-of-the-art hydrogen test facility in Shoreham-by-Sea
Ricardo, a multinational strategic, environmental, and technical consulting firm, has officially opened its hydrogen test facility at its headquarters in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK.
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ArticleIveco joins forces with energy supply chain stakeholders to enhance biomethane offer
IVECO, GLS Italy, and Vulcangas, an energy supplier, have opened a new Bio-LNG facility in the Cascina Antegnatica farm near Lodi, Italy. The new facility will supply Vulcangas by producing biomethane from agricultural waste from nearby farms. The Bio-LNG will be used to fuel GLS Italy’s LNG-powered vehicles, which include ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks reveals its London “Truck as a Service” customer operations centre
Volta Trucks has revealed a site in Tottenham will be the location of its first ‘Volta Trucks Hub’ in the United Kingdom. The location will look after the battery electric Volta Zero trucks that will begin operating on London streets in early 2023. The Hub is Volta Trucks’ second service ...
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ArticleDaimler Truck and Gehring Technologies sign strategic collaboration agreement
Daimler Truck and Gehring Technologies have announced a tie-up focusing on building expertise in the development and construction of commercial vehicle-specific electric motors.
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ArticleNikola has acquired battery specialist Romeo Power, bringing battery pack engineering and production in-house
Nikola has taken over battery pack specialisat Romeo Power as the players in the carbon zero commercial vehicle and infrastructure sector continue to seek long-term business efficiencies. Romeo is an energy storage technology company based in Cypress, California specialising in designing and manufacturing lithium-ion battery modules and packs for commercial ...
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ArticleBP expands its presence in the bioenergy sector
BP stated today (17th October 2022) that it has agreed to purchase Archaea Energy Inc, a major producer of biomethane in the United States, in a move that would extend and accelerate the expansion of its strategic bioenergy business.
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ArticleIveco Group opens its new ePowertrain factory in Turin, the Group’s first carbon-neutral manufacturing facility
FPT Industrial, Iveco’s powertrain brand, officially opened its new ePowertrain factory in Turin (Italy) in October. The manufacturing site is entirely devoted to the manufacture of the electric powertrain line, underlining the expected growing demand for the carbon zero technology. The factory, which covers an area of 15,000sq-m, uses solar ...
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ArticleUS federal court finds Nikola founder guilty of three counts of fraud
The US jury in the Manhattan federal court has convicted Nikola’s founder Trevor Milton of three counts of defrauding investors by misleading them about the technical developments at the company. The 40-year-old billionaire, who resigned as chairman in September, was accused of two counts of securities fraud, ...
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ArticleScania appoints Gustaf Sundell as Head of Mobility Solutions
Gustaf Sundell, who is now Scania’s Head of Strategy and Corporate Management, has been named Executive Vice President and Head of Mobility Solutions. He will join Scania’s Executive Board on the 1st November, 2022, and will report to Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON
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ArticleVolta Trucks and Siemens partner to accelerate commercial fleet electrification
Volta Trucks and Siemens have announced plans to collaborate to deliver an eMobility charging infrastructure to Volta Trucks customers. The collaboration brings together Volta Trucks’ approach to commercial vehicle fleet electrification and and operational expertise through its Truck as a Service offer and Siemens’ global experience in electric vehicle support ...
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ArticleMaritime Transport announces first-ever rail collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola is partnering with Maritime Transport and GB Railfreight to deliver its soft drinks by rail rather than road between manufacturing locations and third-party warehouses in London and Yorkshire.
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ArticleRenault Trucks has produced 1,000 Battery-Electric Trucks at its plant in Blainville-Sur-Orne
The Renault Vehicles facility in Blainville has been producing medium-duty 100% electric trucks since 2020, marking a watershed moment in the development of urban and peri-urban transportation. The facility has already built 1,000 electric trucks of 16, 19, and 26 tonnes, which are utilised throughout Europe, as proof of the success of this carbon zero transportation solution.