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KKR acquires UK-based Dawsongroup in climate strategy investment

KKR, the global investment firm which also owns Zenobe, has reached a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a Milton Keynes-based asset leasing company. The acquisition will be made through KKR’s Global Climate strategy division, which focuses on net-zero solutions and decarbonisation.

Yutong enters UK electric truck market with 7.5-tonne launch

As reported in our sister brand Commercial Motor, Chinese truck and bus builder Yutong will introduce a new battery-powered 7.5-tonne truck range into the UK in 2025, as the company builds on its success in the UK electric bus and coach sector.

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TIP Group launches solar-powered e-reefer with energy recovery axle

TIP Group, in collaboration with SolarEdge e-Mobility and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe, has launched the Powered Trailer, an electric refrigerated trailer powered by solar panels, an energy recuperation axle and a modular battery system.

Scania one of three Swedish partners to launch Europe’s longest electric truck route

SKF, LOTS Group and Scania are launching Europe’s longest Battery electric truck route, covering 430km between major industrial centres in Sweden. Supported by three operational fast-charging stations, the route aims to demonstrate the viability and operational efficiency of long-distance electric freight transport.

First electric vehicle transporter to hit the roads in Austria

Austria will see its first electric truck for car transport in operation starting January 2025. The truck, a Mercedes-Benz eActros 300, will shuttle finished vehicles between the Magna Steyr plant in Graz and Hödlmayr’s nearby compound, a distance of just 4kms.

Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck with 450km range to transport dry ice in Germany

A new German logistics initiative has introduced a Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck for transporting dry ice, which is expected to save around 69,000kg of CO₂ per yea compared to a diesel truck.

Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Mack Trucks has announced the addition of 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer locations, bringing its total to 65 EV-certified sites across North America. The expansion now covers 29 states and four Canadian provinces, representing a 23% increase since May 2024.

Renault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter

Renault Trucks has concluded its European roadshow with winter testing of its E-Tech T Diamond Echo electric truck in Finnish Lapland, where the vehicle operated in temperatures as low as -19°C. The final leg comprised a 1,600-kilometre journey between Helsinki and Rovaniemi.

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New charging hubs boost electric transport network in Sweden
2025-01-02T11:10:00+00:00
Milence, the commercial vehicle charging joint venture, has opened two new charging facilities in Sweden, expanding its infrastructure along key transport corridors between Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg.
Electra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project
2024-12-16T13:31:00+00:00
Electra has participated in the UK’s first megawatt Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charger project, developed in partnership with Islington Council and supported by government funding from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Innovate UK.
Traton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth
2024-12-03T13:37:00+00:00
Traton Charging Solutions, a division of the Traton Group, has completed its first year of operations, expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles across Europe and establishing a strategic partnership with Hubject.

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KKR acquires UK-based Dawsongroup in climate strategy investment
KKR, the global investment firm which also owns Zenobe, has reached a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a Milton Keynes-based asset leasing company. The acquisition will be made through KKR’s Global Climate strategy division, which focuses on net-zero solutions and decarbonisation.
Mitsubishi Fuso and Japanese university forge hydrogen technology partnership
Mitsubishi Fuso has signed a new hydrogen technology deal with a Japanese university.
bp pulse and Ekoenergetyka collaborate on truck charging solutions across Europe
Charging specialist Ekoenergetyka and bp pulse have announced a strategic partnership to address charging infrastructure challenges for heavy-duty electric vehicles, focusing on developing reliable overnight charging solutions for e-trucks.

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KKR acquires UK-based Dawsongroup in climate strategy investment

Yutong enters UK electric truck market with 7.5-tonne launch

UK’s first Volvo FE low entry cab eRCV joins Wiltshire Council’s fleet

TIP Group launches solar-powered e-reefer with energy recovery axle

Scania one of three Swedish partners to launch Europe’s longest electric truck route

Royal Mail chooses Manchester hub to add 6,000th electric vehicle to fleet

Aegis Energy to build five clean energy hubs at Sheffield, Immingham, Warrington, Corby and Towcester

New Volvo FH Aero gas trucks contribute to Buffaload’s sustainability goals

FSEW concludes decarbonisation mission with all diesel trucks replaced

Bridgestone adds trailer tyre to Ecopia range for reduced fuel consumption

First electric vehicle transporter to hit the roads in Austria

GB operators pause applications for new generation grid connections

Vehicle News

TIP Group launches solar-powered e-reefer with energy recovery axle

Scania one of three Swedish partners to launch Europe’s longest electric truck route

First electric vehicle transporter to hit the roads in Austria

Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck with 450km range to transport dry ice in Germany

Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Renault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter

Infrastructure news

New charging hubs boost electric transport network in Sweden

Electra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project

Traton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth

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KKR acquires UK-based Dawsongroup in climate strategy investment

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