All articles by Lizzy Hughes – Page 8
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ArticleRoyal Mail expands electric van fleet with 2,100 new vehicles
Royal Mail has announced plans to add 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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ArticleMilence and Power Electronics test new megawatt charging system with great initial results
Milence and Power Electronics conducted a test of a new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) solution. The test, which used a prototype of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, achieved a charging power of 1,100 kilowatts.
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ArticleRenault 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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ArticleDaimler Truck begins year-long customer trials of hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, marking a significant step in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. Five prototype trucks will be deployed with customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos, and Wiedmann & Winz for approximately one year of real-world testing.
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ArticleMartin Brower Australia introduces first electric delivery truck to fleet
Martin Brower, a supply chain provider for McDonald’s, added its first electric delivery truck to its Australian fleet. The Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck will serve McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
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ArticleTotalEnergies and SSE partner to create source, a new player in EV charging in the UK & Ireland
TotalEnergies and SSE have signed a binding agreement to form a joint venture named Source, aimed at establishing a significant presence in the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure market in the UK and Ireland. The new company plans to deploy up to 3,000 high-power charge points to meet the increasing ...
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ArticleHyliko gives sneak peak of French hydrogen centre of excellence ahead of official opening
Hyliko recently opened the doors to its hydrogen centre of excellence for HGVs to experts from the industry for a tour of the facility, which is located in Villabé, 30km south of Paris, and due to officially open in September.
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ArticleDaimler Truck officially opens battery technology centre in Mannheim, Germany
https://www.daimlertruck.com/en/newsroom/pressrelease/battery-technology-center-officially-opened-at-the-mercedes-benz-plant-in-mannheim-series-assembly-of-the-next-battery-generation-at-the-site-52770559
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 European testing tour is proving viability of long-haul electric trucking
Two eActros 600 electric trucks are rewriting the rules of long-haul transport, demonstrating that battery-powered freight vehicles are ready for Europe’s diverse landscapes and climates.
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ArticleWelch’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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ArticleLhyfe to supply green hydrogen for France’s first dedicated hydrogen truck centre
Hyliko unveils France’s first dedicated hydrogen truck centre, featuring a refuelling station and maintenance facility.
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ArticleLithuanian transport firm Vlantana expands fleet with gas-powered Volvo trucks
European logistics giant Vlantana, based in the Klaipėda region of Lithuanian, has taken delivery of the first seven trucks in a 65-strong order for new gas-powered Volvo FH trucks. The remaining units are expected to be with the transport operator by September.
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ArticleCrowley partners with Terraline for electric truck pilot project
Crowley announced a partnership with Terraline, an autonomous-ready electric truck manufacturer, to lead a pilot project for the EV500 Test Truck. This collaboration will begin in 2024, with Crowley testing Terraline’s trucks and having the option to order the electric trucks for delivery in 2026.
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ArticleIveco and CNR release study on environmental impact of compressed biomethane
Iveco has supported a study by the Institute of Atmospheric Pollution of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) to evaluate the environmental impacts of using compressed biomethane derived from the organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW). This study compares biomethane with traditional fuels like diesel and compressed natural gas ...
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ArticleCummins receives $75 million grant for zero-emissions manufacturing
Cummins Inc. has been awarded a $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convert 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana for manufacturing zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant is part of the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act ...
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ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones as EV & Connected Services Director
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones as the new EV & Connected Services Director. In this role, Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy, and the rollout of charging infrastructure. He will also manage PACCAR Connect, DAF’s connected ...
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ArticleE.ON and MAN to build public charging network for electric trucks in Europe
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus have announced a partnership to establish a public charging network for electric trucks across Europe. The initiative will include approximately 400 charging points at 170 locations, primarily within Germany but also extending to Austria, the UK, Denmark, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. ...