All articles by Lizzy Hughes – Page 2
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ArticleDesignwerk revolutionises mountain transport with gravity-powered e-truck
An innovative electric truck from Designwerk has showcased remarkable energy efficiency during a challenging test run transporting marble in the South Tyrolean Alps.
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ArticleChamberlain Transport to save 150 tonnes of CO2 annually with HVO fleet switch
Family-owned British haulier Chamberlain Transport has transitioned its local delivery vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), potentially reducing carbon emissions by 150 tonnes per year.
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ArticleTraton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth
Traton Charging Solutions, a division of the Traton Group, has completed its first year of operations, expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles across Europe and establishing a strategic partnership with Hubject.
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ArticleDachser launches emission-free delivery zone in Cologne city centre
Logistics provider Dachser has established an entirely emission-free delivery zone in central Cologne, Germany using only battery-electric vehicles across eight postal code areas.
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ArticleBMW Group France and Ceva Logistics launch electric vehicle distribution pilot
Ceva Logistics has begun delivering BMW and Mini vehicles in the Paris region using an all-electric car carrier.
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ArticleKLM Catering Services launches world’s first 100% electric catering trucks
KLM Catering Services (KCS) has introduced two fully electric and refrigerated catering trucks, marking a significant milestone in sustainable airport ground operations.
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ArticleBMW implements specialised E-Lowliner trucks from Designwerk Technologies
BMW and Mercedes-Benz, two of Germany’s leading automobile manufacturers, have incorporated electric trucks from Designwerk Technologies into their logistics operations to enhance sustainability.
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ArticleInnovative underground charging solution developed for electric trucks
Proviridis, a French clean energy infrastructure company has developed a novel underground charging solution for electric trucks, addressing space constraints in logistics depots.
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ArticleDaimler Truck secures €226 million funding for hydrogen truck development
Daimler Truck has been awarded €226 million from German federal and state governments to develop and deploy 100 fuel cell trucks, marking a significant step towards decarbonising commercial transportation.
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ArticleMAN unveils new facility to produce 50,000 EV batteries annually from 2025
MAN Truck & Bus has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new battery production facility in Nuremberg, marking a significant step in the company’s electromobility strategy.
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ArticleRenault to launch 600km range variant of E-Tech T in 2025
Renault Trucks has announced an extended-range electric truck model for long-haul transport, set to take orders from the second half of 2025.
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ArticleMilence expands electric charging network with new Spanish hub
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has announced plans to develop its first charging hub in Spain, located in the Zaragoza Logistics Platform (PlaZa).
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ArticleMercedes switches lanes: Six new fast-chargers mark German plant's electric transition
Mercedes-Benz has installed six new fast-charging stations for electric trucks at its Wörth plant, with the capability to add two more stations for future megawatt charging needs. The charging stations are positioned near where delivery vehicles enter the facility.
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ArticleB&Q introduces electric delivery trucks to help reach 2040 net zero targets
B&Q, the UK’s leading home improvement retailer, has announced the addition of electric HGVs to its delivery fleet as part of its environmental sustainability initiatives.
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ArticleAustralia commits $100 million to electrify heavy vehicles in Driving the Nation programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced substantial funding to support the transition of heavy vehicles to electric power.
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ArticleRAC initiates HVO fuel trial with Certas Energy for recovery truck fleet
The RAC has begun testing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplieed by Certas Energy as an alternative fuel source for seven recovery trucks operating from its Walsall headquarters, as part of its carbon reduction strategy.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport and First Bus break new ground with truck charging at Leicester bus depot
In an industry first, Welch’s Transport has successfully trialed cross-sector charging infrastructure by powering its new Renault eTech T electric truck at First Bus’s Leicester depot. This pioneering collaboration marks the first time a freight operator has used a public transport depot’s charging facilities for an eHGV, demonstrating how shared ...
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ArticleDaimler's all-electric Rizon brand ships first trucks to Canada
Daimler Truck’s all-electric Rizon brand has made its first shipment of class 4-5 vehicles to Canada, with an initial 12 units arriving in British Columbia. The remaining 10 vehicles from the 22-unit order are scheduled to arrive later this month.
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ArticlePaua and Webfleet partner to support businesses transitioning to electric vehicles
Paua, a charging solutions provider, has joined forces with Webfleet, the EV services platform from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, to assist businesses with fleet electrification.
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ArticleDaimler Truck receives road approval for hydrogen fuel-cell prototype
German authorities have granted road-use approval for Daimler Truck’s enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The approval allows for testing on the B462 road near Rastatt, following several thousand miles of closed-track testing that began in April 2021.