All articles by Lizzy Hughes – Page 9
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Amplify Cell Technologies breaks ground on Mississippi battery cell factory
Amplify Cell Technologies, the battery joint venture between Accelera, Daimler and Paccar, has began construction on its new battery cell manufacturing plant in Marshall County, Mississippi.
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Volvo spearheads Dawsongroup’s green fleet initiative
Dawsongroup’s EMC and civil sectors business is expanding its fleet with the addition of over 100 new Volvo trucks this year, including seven electric models. This move aims to provide customers with immediate access to zero tailpipe emission heavy goods vehicles.
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Lidl Introduces first hydrogen-powered vehicle in retail sector with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe
Lidl, in partnership with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe, has launched the first green hydrogen-powered vehicle in the French mass retail sector. This initiative is part of Lidl’s broader strategy to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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Galliker Transport launches Designwerk’s “Mega Charger” for heavy duty electric trucks
Designwerk Technologies AG inaugurated its first mega charging station during the “Innovation Day by Galliker” event in Dagmersellen, Switzerland. This battery-buffered fast-charging system, the size of a standard container, is designed to charge heavy electric trucks and alleviate power grid peak loads during charging processes.
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Tesco Ireland introduces 50 biomethane trucks to reduce carbon emissions
As we covered in our interview with DHL’s Katharina Tomoff earlier this year, DHL and Tesco Ireland have commenced a shift to biomethane-fueled trucks across its fleet as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
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Milence to open second charging hub in the Netherlands, enhancing E-truck charging capacity in Europe
Milence, the charging joint venture between Daimler, Traton and Volvo, has announced the establishment of its second charging hub in the Netherlands. This new facility, located at Hessenpoort business park in Zwolle, is set to become operational by December 2024. The hub aims to provide a reliable charging solution for ...
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Renault Trucks delivers first electric trucks to Chile
Renault Trucks has made its first foray into the Latin American market with the delivery of its battery-electric trucks. Three Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide models have been handed over to the Chilean haulier Trailer Logistics and are now operating in Santiago for CCU, a company affiliated with Heineken and ...
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Mullen Automotive unveils zero-emission, all-electric mobile EV charging truck
Mullen Automotive has announced the development of a zero-emissions version of its PowerUP mobile EV charging solution, now based on the all-electric Mullen THREE, a Class 3 cab chassis truck. This new model aims to provide versatile and environmentally friendly mobile DC fast-charging capabilities.
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Strategy review at Hyzon hints at sale of its European business
Hyzon, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell systems, has announced a strategic realignment of its business to concentrate on core markets in North America and the refuse industry. This decision follows a thorough review of the company’s operations.
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Walmart Canada introduces Nikola fuel cell truck
Walmart Canada has become the first major retailer in the country to incorporate a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck into its fleet. The new truck, now operating in Mississauga, Ontario, is part of Walmart Canada’s goal to achieve a 100% alternatively-powered fleet.
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FORS launches new decarbonisation training module for fleet managers
FORS has introduced a new module, ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation,’ as part of its FORS Practitioner training programme. This course aims to provide fleet managers with essential knowledge about carbon emissions, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonisation terminology. It focuses on helping fleet operators adopt sustainable practices by understanding the principles needed to ...
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Gregory Group expands fleet with six new Volvo FE electric trucks
Gregory Group has added six new Volvo FE Electric 4x2 curtainsiders to its fleet as part of its sustainability initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2038. These zero-emission vehicles are part of a larger order from Volvo Trucks, which also includes 50 fuel-efficient FH with I-Save tractor units.
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Geotab and BYD Trucks Europe announce integration to enhance sustainable fleet management
Geotab, a leading global provider of connected transportation solutions, has announced the integration of its European-based fleet management solutions with BYD Trucks Europe, a division of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. This partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive fleet management solution across Europe, ensuring data privacy and security within ...
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Volvo’s electric trucks reach 80 million kilometres in five years
Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometres since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019, says the company. Volvo has sold more than 3,500 electric trucks in 45 countries since 2019
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Shell inaugurates megawatt charger for trucks and vessels in Amsterdam
Shell has launched its first self-developed megawatt charger at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). Designed for dual use, the charger serves both electric trucks and shipping vessels. The megawatt charger’s capacity is equivalent to three 350kW fast chargers currently used by trucks.
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Farrall Transport partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, has formed a strategic partnership with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd (Farrall’s Group) to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into Farrall’s fleet.
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Volvo Trucks delivers FM Electric rigid to Joseph Parr Builders’ Merchant
Joseph Parr (Alco) has received a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid truck, marking what is believed to be the first zero-tailpipe heavy-duty truck in use by a builders’ merchant in the UK.
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Collaboration promotes shift to electric transport in Portugal
The transition to sustainable transport in Portugal is being driven by a new collaboration aimed at introducing heavy-duty electric vehicles for transporting IKEA products. This initiative represents more than a simple vehicle replacement; it requires cross-industry partnerships to achieve significant progress.
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Cellcentric initiates pilot production of fuel cell systems
Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group, has launched pilot production for fuel cell systems at its Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt site, marking a significant advancement towards large-scale production of hydrogen fuel cells.
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Government-funded project launched to decarbonise emergency services
Project RESPONSE (Robust Emergency Services Performing Operations in Electric) is a new initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency of emergency service operations through zero-emission (ZE) technology. Funded by Innovate UK under the Net Zero Mobility programme, the project addresses challenges in developing comprehensive ZE emergency service planning and dispatch systems. ...