More electric vehicle news – Page 5
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Kempower inaugurates new EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina
Kempower has officially opened its new EV charger manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This plant aims to serve electric vehicle drivers and fleet owners in the United States and Canada.
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Volvo FH Electric takes the prize at ITOY trophy handover during RTX
As orignally reported on Commercial Motor, Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland MD Christian Coolsaet was officially handed the International Truck of the Year (IToY) trophy in front of the award-winning FH Electric.
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Freight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis Zenobe part 2
In last week’s newsletter, we published the first part of our interview with Zenobē Business Development Director, Ian Dennis. He had so much to say we couldn’t cover it all in our 750-word slot, so we’re going again and turning the spotlight on the thorny issues of residual values, contract ...
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Thermo King AxlePower launches electric refrigeration for Woolworths’ trailers in South Africa, saving 27 tonnes of CO2 annually
Thermo King announced that Woolworths and DP World have become the first in Africa to utilise the Thermo King AxlePower energy recovery system. This advancement aims to enhance sustainability within the African transport sector, with the new Thermo King refrigerated trailer now operational on Woolworths’ route between Johannesburg and Cape ...
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Designwerk introduces new mobile fast charger MDC 88-920
Designwerk Technologies AG has unveiled its latest innovation in charging technology: the MDC 88-920, a mobile DC fast charger. This new device is designed to meet the growing demand for efficient overnight charging of commercial vehicles with large battery capacities.
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WattEV expands fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks to over 180
WattEV, a leading developer of electric truck charging infrastructure, announced at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo that it will expand its battery electric truck fleet from 36 to more than 180 by the end of the year. This expansion follows the opening of five new charging depots within the ...
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Hexagon Purus and Hino Trucks launch Tern: A new electric heavy-duty truck brand
At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Hexagon Purus and Hino Trucks announced the introduction of Tern, a new zero-emission truck brand, and its first model, the RC8. This Class 8 battery electric tractor is designed for the US market and aims to support the transition to electric fleets.
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Lion Electric unveils the new Lion8 Tractor, an all-electric Class 8 truck for North America
The Lion Electric Company introduced the Lion8 Tractor, an all-electric Class 8 commercial truck, at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.
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DHL Group expands electric truck charging infrastructure with E.ON
DHL Group has announced a partnership with energy provider E.ON to expand the charging infrastructure for electric trucks in Germany. This collaboration involves the installation of fast-charging stations at DHL Group distribution centres across the country.
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Freight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis, Zenobē
Zenobē is fast-building a strong reputation for knowing its onions when it comes to supporting the industry in its journey to net zero. We caught up with Ian Dennis, Director of Business Development at Zenobē to find out why everybody is talking about the company.
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Project spotlight: Electric Freightway part of the DfT-funded ZEHID programme
The Electric Freightway project is part of the government-funded ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) programme and is well advanced in its project planning and development, with the first vehicles hitting the road in May 2024. We headed to project lead GRIDSERVE’s Swindon innovation centre for a roundtable of ...
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WattEV opens world’s largest solar-powered truck charging depot in Bakersfield
WattEV has inaugurated its fourth electric truck charging depot in Bakersfield, California.
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Plug Power announces new Class 6 fuel cell electric truck for US middle-mile deliveries
Plug Power has unveiled its latest development: the integration of a Class 6 medium-duty fuel cell electric truck. This vehicle combines a commercial Class 6 chassis-cab with Plug’s advanced ProGen fuel cell technology and a well-established electric propulsion system
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DP World and Einride announce major deployment of electric, autonomous freight vehicles in the Middle East
DP World and Einride have announced a partnership to deploy the largest fleet of electric and autonomous freight vehicles in the Middle East. This collaboration will take place at Jebel Ali Port, Dubai, the 10th busiest port in the world, and will involve the full implementation of Einride’s technology.
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NHS Wales collaborates with Magtec to pilot battery-powered HGVs for sustainable transport
Magtec, along with subcontractors Dynamon and UK Power Networks, have spearheaded a project aimed at encouraging the integration of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the transportation sector. The collaboration developed a predictive tool to aid fleet managers in transitioning to electric vehicles, focusing on manufacturing and certifying 10 battery-powered ...
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Tevva Motors files for insolvency amidst search for new investors
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva Motors has filed for the appointment of an insolvency administrator in an effort to secure time to find new investors while under creditor protection.
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Tesla Semi unladen weights revealed
Tesla’s Senior Manager for Semi truck engineering, Dan Priestley, has been on stage at the ACT Expo 2024 in Las Vegas, one of the most influential clean transportation events in the world, to give a technical update on the new Class 8 long-haul truck from Tesla and reveals unladen weight ...
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Daimler Truck unveils autonomous eCascadia technology demonstrator truck
Daimler Truck has introduced the autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator. This innovative truck integrates battery electric drive and integrated autonomous driving for the first time in Daimler Truck’s history.
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TG Lynes takes Tevva for London deliveries
TG Lynes has announced the addition of a 7.5-tonne electric truck to its fleet. This move positions TG Lynes as one of the first businesses in London to operate such a vehicle, furthering its commitment to sustainable transport.
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Amazon rolls out largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California
Amazon is introducing its largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks, now operational across Southern California, including the company’s first electric trucks in ocean freight operations. This initiative signifies Amazon’s commitment to investing in electric vehicles, with nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks being deployed in the US state, marking the largest ...