All Projects & Development articles
Discover the latest news and updates on projects and developments in the world of sustainable freight and carbon emissions reduction. In this dedicated section, we bring you insightful articles covering a wide range of initiatives, innovations, and advancements that are shaping the future of the industry.
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Articlebp 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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ArticleZemo Partnership releases UK roadmap for net zero transport transition
The Zemo Partnership has published a comprehensive Delivery Roadmap for Net Zero Transport, outlining critical policy interventions needed to accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to zero-emission transportation.
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ArticleHydrogen training facility opens in Birmingham to upskill automotive workforce
South & City College Birmingham unveiled its new £1.5m cutting-edge hydrogen vehicle training centre, addressing the growing demand for skilled technicians in the transition to alternative fuels.
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ArticleBMW Group France and Ceva Logistics launch electric vehicle distribution pilot
Ceva Logistics has begun delivering BMW and Mini vehicles in the Paris region using an all-electric car carrier.
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ArticleWincanton shares decarbonisation progress and plan for 24 heavy eHGVs on the road by 2026
Wincanton, one of the UK’s leading logistics providers, is accelerating its journey towards decarbonisation, reporting early successes in an electric vehicle (EV) trial with IKEA and preparing to roll out 24 electric heavy trucks by 2026. Speaking at the Logistics UK Decarbonisation Conference, Sean Clifton, Fleet Director at Wincanton, framed ...
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ArticleDaimler Truck secures €226 million funding for hydrogen truck development
Daimler Truck has been awarded €226 million from German federal and state governments to develop and deploy 100 fuel cell trucks, marking a significant step towards decarbonising commercial transportation.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport supports British Antarctic Survey’s net zero goals with emission free deliveries
Cambridgeshire haulier Welch’s has bolstered the British Antarctic Survey’s (BAS) environmental research efforts by introducing an electric HGV to support polar expedition logistics.
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ArticleMAN unveils new facility to produce 50,000 EV batteries annually from 2025
MAN Truck & Bus has celebrated the topping-out ceremony for its new battery production facility in Nuremberg, marking a significant step in the company’s electromobility strategy.
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ArticleDP World removes over six million road miles in major rail shift initiative
DP World has announced that its Modal Shift Programme at Southampton has eliminated 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in its first year, significantly advancing sustainable freight transport.
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ArticleUK ZEN Freight initiative back on track after project reset with Dynamon at the helm
The Zero Emission National (ZEN) Freight consortium, part of the UK government’s ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) Programme, is “advancing at pace” following a reset, with plans to trial 62 battery-electric and 16 hydrogen-powered trucks across Britain’s leading logistics firms by 2026.
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ArticleAustralia commits $100 million to electrify heavy vehicles in Driving the Nation programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced substantial funding to support the transition of heavy vehicles to electric power.
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ArticleDHL launches video series on electrification and sustainability trends in logistics
DHL has launched a new video series focused on critical industry topics such as electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. The series, set to release in phases over the coming months, features expert analysis from major players in automotive and logistics, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Consulting, CATL, and Volvo Trucks.
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ArticleAffordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
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ArticleElectric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...
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ArticleBos Logistics introduces electric truck for Air France KLM cargo operations
Netherlands operator Bos Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have launched their first all-electric truck service, marking a new phase in their environmental initiatives. The Volvo FH Electric truck will handle consolidated cargo delivery between Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and various air cargo agents.
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ArticleWincanton and TUAL partner in £14m government-backed electric lorry initiative
Logistics giant Wincanton has joined forces with Glasgow-based electric vehicle charging company TUAL in a government-backed project to trial new powerbank technology for electric HGVs.
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ArticleRenault’s E-Tech T makes UK debut: eFREIGHT 2030 and Welch’s Transport lead the charge
A 42-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has been delivered to Welch’s Transport in Cambridgeshire, marking the first deployment in the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme. The vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2, will operate from Welch’s Transport’s Duxford site for regional distribution and ...
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ArticleNikola reveals record quarter with sales of 88 hydrogen-powered trucks in Q3
Nikola Corporation has announced record sales of its hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks for the third quarter of 2024 to customers in North America.
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ArticleBradford's low carbon hydrogen initiative set to produce hydrogen by 2027
Bradford City Hall hosted a gathering of industry representatives, local government officials, stakeholders, and climate experts to discuss the city’s hydrogen production project and its potential role in the region’s low-carbon initiatives.
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ArticleZF’s electric muscle to drive Ford’s next-gen trucks
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has underlined its status as Europe’s leading producer of electric drives after securing a long-term supplier agreement with Ford Trucks for its upcoming line of electrified trucks.