More electric vehicle news – Page 12
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ArticleRenault Trucks introduces redesigned urban range with enhanced safety features
Renault Trucks introduces a fresh design for its urban and regional range of trucks, emphasising safety enhancements for drivers and road users, particularly in densely populated urban areas. The new design draws inspiration from both light commercial vehicles and heavy-duty trucks, creating a visual connection between the two segments.
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ArticleMagenta Mobility expands fleet with Tata Ace EV
Magenta Mobility has joined forces with Tata Motors to introduce 500 units of the Ace EV for intra-city deliveries in India. The company, which currently manages a fleet of over 1,200 electric vehicles in various cities, aims to significantly increase its EV fleet to over 10,000 vehicles by the end ...
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ArticleSaudi Arabia’s largest deployment of electric trucks marks major step towards decarbonisation
Quantron and Petromin Corporation partner to deliver 50 battery-electric trucks, marking a milestone in the Kingdom’s decarbonisation efforts and Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals.
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ArticleTevva’s merger with ElectraMeccanica is off
In a strongly worded statement, US firm ElectraMeccanica has terminated its proposed merger with Tevva Motors, leaving the UK-based truck builder back at square one as it seeks to secure its future.
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero guide to battery electric truck implementation available for download
In partnership with Volvo Trucks we’ve produced our guide to battery electric truck implementation covering the key tips and advices in introducing battery electric vehicles in your fleet.
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ArticleTotalEnergies to deploy 1,100 high-power charging points for electric vehicles in Germany
TotalEnergies has secured a contract to install and manage over 1,100 high-power charging points for electric vehicles (up to 200kW) in strategic locations across Germany. This initiative, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, aims to establish an extensive and efficient fast-charging network, utilising High Power Charging ...
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ArticleShell and Redos collaborate to expand charging infrastructure in Germany
Shell Germany and Redos Group, a retail real estate investor, are partnering to establish 57 new charging locations at various retail sites across Germany. Each location will feature up to eight DC charging points powered by 100 percent green electricity.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks accelerates electric revolution with Ghent factory production
Volvo Trucks takes a leap toward eco-friendly transportation as it commences serial production of heavy battery electric trucks at its Ghent factory, expanding its electric truck production across Europe and the United States.
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ArticleMilk & More achieves £2 million annual savings with EV fleet transition
Online grocery and milk delivery company Milk & More has achieved significant cost savings of £2 million annually by making a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and implementing Geotab solutions.
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ArticleCemex embraces sustainability with new electric vehicle additions from Putzmeister
Cemex Germany is leading the way in sustainable e-mobility. In early September, the construction materials giant welcomed two fully electric truck mixers from Putzmeister into its Berlin truck fleet, marking a significant step towards eco-friendly construction practices.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport chooses Renault Trucks E-Tech for emission-free delivery service
A Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide 4x2 curtainside rigid is the latest addition to the family-run Welch’s Transport fleet. The Cambridgeshire-based business will use its first 19-tonne BEV for final mile net zero deliveries in Cambridge. The truck will operate from its new urban consolidation centre which aims to minimise ...
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ArticleSolar-powered hybrid Scania truck undergoes road tests
A hybrid truck featuring a trailer adorned with solar panels is currently undergoing real-world testing on public roads.
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ArticleCarlsberg links with Einride in further roll-out of electric trucks
Carlsberg Sverige has taken its first step towards a net zero carbon footprint by investing in a comprehensive electric truck initiative in collaboration with Einride in Sweden.
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ArticleZgraggen and Designwerk introduce first all-electric milk collection vehicle
Designwerk Technologies has collaborated with Zgraggen Transport AG to unveil Switzerland’s inaugural all-electric milk collection vehicle.
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ArticleAirbus, BMW, and Quantinuum collaborate to enhance fuel cell technology with Quantum Computing
Leading aerospace manufacturer Airbus, renowned automaker BMW, and the English quantum computing provider Quantinuum have embarked on a collaborative mobility research endeavor utilising quantum computers.
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ArticleNexeon partners with Panasonic to boost EV range with silicon anode material
Nexeon, a battery materials company based in the UK, has partnered with Panasonic Energy, a Panasonic Group company, to supply its advanced silicon-based anode material.
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ArticleNikola recalls Class 8 battery electric trucks due to fire safety threat
Nikola has recalled all 209 Class 8 Tre battery electric vehicles in service and announced a suspension of all new BEV sales pending a safety review.
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ArticleThe Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT)
In June 2021, DAF was awarded funding through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funded by the Department for Transport and delivered by Innovate UK, as part of the Zero Emission Road Freight Competition. The funding is for the deployment and research on the performance of 20 DAF LF Battery ...
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ArticleFortescue unveils prototype 3MW charger for electric and hydrogen haul trucks
Fortescue Metals has unveiled its first prototype of a three-megawatt fast charger as part of its ongoing trials involving electric and hydrogen-powered heavy haulage trucks.