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ArticleLong-range 600km battery electric Volvo FH set for launch next year
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to launch a new heavy-duty electric truck capable of traveling up to 600 kilometers on a single charge. The vehicle, set to be released in the second half of 2025, represents an advancement in long-distance transport with zero tailpipe emissions.
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ArticleKempower to provide electric truck charging solutions for DFDS
Kempower, a provider of EV fast-charging solutions, has entered into an agreement with DFDS, a European shipping and logistics company, to supply fast-charging solutions for DFDS’ charging stations.
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Article89 electric FUSO eCanters to revolutionise waste collection in Athens and Thessaloniki
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki have ordered 89 FUSO eCanter electric trucks equipped with specialised waste collection bodies from KAOUSSIS. These vehicles are designed for urban waste collection, particularly organic waste, in metropolitan areas.
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ArticleVolvo introduces new electric truck charging service
Volvo Trucks has launched a new service called Charging Management, designed to help transport companies manage the charging of their electric trucks at their own depots. This service is part of Volvo’s ongoing efforts to expand its electric vehicle support offerings.
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ArticleMAN and FC Bayern Munich plan commercial vehicle charging park at Allianz Arena
MAN Truck & Bus and FC Bayern Munich have announced plans to develop a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The project was officially launched in the presence of Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder and other officials.
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ArticleDAF Trucks joins European charging station booking platform
DAF Trucks has become a member of HDV Booking, a consortium developing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The initiative aims to improve the usability of electric trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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ArticleTata Motors partners with Delta Electronics and Thunderplus to expand India EV charging network
Tata Motors, a commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, has announced a collaboration with Delta Electronics India and Thunderplus Solutions Pvt to install 250 new fast charging stations for electric commercial vehicles across the country. These stations will be located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, ...
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Article300 Volvo e-trucks order propels DSV to top spot in European EV fleets
Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks.
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ArticleFUSO presents electric vehicles at GaLaBau 2024
FUSO Trucks will showcase four electric vehicles at the GaLaBau 2024 trade fair in Nuremberg from 11-14 September. The event focuses on urban greenery and open spaces, featuring trends and innovations in horticulture and landscaping.
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ArticleDesignwerk Technologies’ Lowliner EV available “to borrow”
The Swiss e-Mobility specialist Designwerk Technologies, is offering customers and interested parties the opportunity to test a fully electric Designwerk Lowliner. The test programme allows companies to borrow the vehicle for two to four weeks for use in their daily operations.
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ArticleVoltera obtains $100m debt facility to help scale its EV charging infrastructure
EV charging infrastructure provider Voltera has secured a $100 million debt facility that it will use to support the development of Voltera-owned and operated charging sites, as well as corporate growth and other initiatives.
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ArticleWindrose Technology sets goal of 10,000 electric trucks on the road by 2027
Despite being only two and a half years old, Windrose Technology has set itself an ambitious target of having 10,000 of its electric trucks on the road in 2027, with Founder and CEO Wan Han admitting its “an agressive target” but one that “isn’t that crazy”.
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ArticleMack trucks updates MD series with new features
Mack Trucks has announced updates to its MD Series of medium-duty trucks, which includes both diesel and electric models. The changes include a larger cab and new safety features.
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ArticlePalletline welcomes Renault E Tech truck to its fleet for central London deliveries
As orginally published on our sister publication Commercial Motor’s website, UK pallet network Palletline has taken delivery of it’s first electric truck - a 19-tonne Renault E Tech - deploying the vehicle into its central London operations. Using a Zenobe charger, the truck can recharge in four to six hours, ...
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ArticleMack Trucks delivers electric medium-duty vehicle to ABC Supply Co
American truck manufacturer Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers delivered a Mack MD Electric vehicle to ABC Supply Co., Inc. in Beloit, Wisconsin. This is the first electric medium-duty truck in ABC Supply’s fleet and the first Mack MD Electric to operate in the state.
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ArticleUS agricultural firm Soli Organic introduces first battery-electric truck in its fleet
Soli Organic, an indoor agriculture company, has announced the addition of a battery-electric truck to its fleet. The company is working with Penske Truck Leasing to deploy a Freightliner eCascadia vehicle at its Virginia-based logistics hub.
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ArticleTevva assets going under the hammer as time runs out for rescue bid
The Joint Administrator’s proposal notice for Tevva Motors has been published on Companies House shedding further light on the company’s demise, the failed bid to find a buyer and the plans for the final liquidation of the assets including vehicles, batteries and the manufacturing equipment at the company’s Tilbury factory.
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ArticleBattery swapping demonstration for electric trucks begins in Kyoto
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) have anounced the start of a battery-swapping demonstration for electric trucks on public roads in Kyoto, Japan.
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ArticleSANY delivers 20 electric terminal tractors to Brazil’s third largest container port
SANY Brazil announced the delivery of 20 electric terminal tractors to Itapoa Terminais Portuarios, a marine terminal port services provider in Brazil. This delivery is part of what SANY describes as Brazil’s largest port electrification project to date.
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ArticleZero Carbon Logistics signs MOU with SANY for electric truck charging network in South Africa
Zero Carbon Logistics, a company looking to build 120 truck charging sites in South Africa, has teamed up with Chinese truck maker SANY as its technology partner for the planned rollout of its off-grid electric truck charging network on the N3 electric highway in South Africa.