All Projects & Development articles – Page 19
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ArticleHyzon Motors takes control of European subsidiary business
Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), has entered into a purchase agreement with Holthausen Clean Technology Investments, its Dutch partner in Hyzon Motors Europe BV, to take 100% control of the European business. According to the provisions of the Agreement, Hyzon will ...
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ArticleUnited States Postal Service announces electric switch for delivery vehicle fleet
The United States Postal Service has announced it is shifting its fleet to battery electric vehicles. The US federal postal giant has announced a re-fleeting plan to replace its “aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles” with a new fleet of purpose-built Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDV). As part of ...
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ArticleScania and Girteka announce sustainable collaboration providing up to 600 battery-electric vehicles
Scania and Girteka, Europe’s biggest asset-based transportation operator, have announced a comprehensive new sustainability cooperation as part of the two companies’ shared commitment to reduce emissions from the transportation industry. The ambitious arrangement calls for up to 600 Scania battery-electric vehicles to be delivered to Girteka over the next four ...
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ArticleEV Cargo publishes inaugural sustainability report
Global freight forwarding, supply chain services and technology company EV Cargo ramped up its efforts to become more sustainable during 2021, according to its inaugural sustainability report, published this week. As originally reported in our sister publication Motor Transport, during the year the company said its commitment to global sustainability ...
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ArticleTotalEnergies joins IRU as a new corporate member to achieve environmental objectives
Global multi-energy company TotalEnergies has joined Internation Road Transport Union, IRU, as its newest corporate member.
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ArticleMODI project: World’s first autonomous cross-border demonstration
Since October, Einride has been a member of the world-leading MODI project, a European cross-border effort co-funded by the European Union to enhance the transport and logistics industry by hastening the implementation of Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM) solutions. Einride will be the principal autonomous partner in this European ...
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ArticleIs it time for a TCO rethink?
Total Cost of Ownership calculations are often used to compare the costs of alternative vehicles over their operating lifetime. Whether comparing between traditional diesel vehicles or looking into alternative fuels or technologies, TCO has been the go-to method to compare capital cost (Cap-Ex) and operating cost (Op-Ex) over time to ...
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ArticleNikola and Plug announce US collaboration on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation, a commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Plug Power, a developer of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, have established a strategic partnership aimed at delivering solutions for US commercial vehicle operators planning to run hydrogen vehicles. The Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) is a ...
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ArticleFareshare partners with The Algorithm People to deliver route optimisation benefits
Leading food distribution charity, Fareshare, has announced it is implementing a new route optimisation solution, to optimise its collection and delivery routes across its UK network. My Transport Planner, which uses powerful computer algorithms, and can automatically plan vehicle journeys, is expected to increase productivity, reduce costs, and lower emissions, ...
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ArticleFleet optimisation has a big role to play in transport decarbonisation, says Colin Ferguson, CEO The Algorithm People
The Algorithm People continues to drive efficiency improvements for clients, while mapping the route to carbon zero. TAP’s current R&D efforts harness the formidable brain power of AI to take road transport beyond efficient scheduling into holistic fleet optimisation at the click of a button. The Algorithm People’s (TAP’s) CEO ...
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ArticleEuropean trade body ACEA calls for relaxation in vehicle weights and dimensions to aid carbon zero vehicle uptake
The European automobile manufacturer’s association ACEA has issued a positional paper calling for an increase in the weight and length allowances for zero emission trucks to assist the industry in its journey to decarbonisation. The move comes as the European Commission is expected to release details of the plans to ...
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ArticleFoton accelerates towards European markets with new electric light commercial vehicle
Chinese automotive company, Foton has entered into an agreement with Piaggio of Italy to build a new electric light commercial vehicle. The deal formalises the two companies’ September 2017 collaboration to create new solutions for the light commercial vehicle sector. The two parties will finish the project’s technical paperwork and ...
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Article50 eActros LongHaul battery electric trucks are set to go into service with German logistics giant Dachser
Mercedes-Benz and Dachser of Germany have signed a letter of intent which will see 50 eActros LongHaul 6x2 swap body trucks join the fleet. The vehicles are expected to be in full series production by 2024. “Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already ...
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ArticleThe Algorithm People partners with Teesside University for game-changing development in fleet optimisation
The Algorithm People (TAP) and Teesside University have joined forces to bring a revolutionary level of optimisation to road transport
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ArticleNeptune innovates with The Algorithm People to deliver real-time decarbonisation benefits
Home interiors specialist Neptune, has announced a partnership with transport optimisation specialist The Algorithm People, driving efficiency and customer service improvements across its logistics and supply chain network. Neptune Kitchens The Swindon-based organisation operate a fleet of 50 vehicles, delivering to its network of UK stores and ...
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ArticleTG Lynes mulls switching entire fleet to HVO
Heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes is looking at powering its entire fleet on hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) after switching two of its 18-tonne diesel lorries to the alternative fuel. As reported by Motor Transport, TG Lynes has an operating licence for 15 trucks and offers a ...
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ArticleWestport has been awarded a contract to supply Euro-7 LPG fuel systems to a global OEM
Westport Fuel Systems, an alternative fuel specialist, has announced it has been awarded a programme to design and provide liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) systems to a major OEM to fit a number of its Euro-7 vehicle platforms. The agreement is estimated to produce €40 million in annual income, with production ...
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ArticleScania to head an important strategic European alliance to hasten the climate transition
Scania is to hold the CEO Alliance in 2023, a crucial strategic European co-operation with the overriding purpose of hastening the transition to a sustainable future. The presidency coincides with Sweden’s in the EU, providing a rare chance to lobby for legislation and public investments that would pave the way ...
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ArticleDHL Parcel UK ramps up net zero journey with delivery of Volvo electric trucks and LNG tractors
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. As orginally reported in our sister publication Motor Transport, the Volvo electric 16-tonners will hit the road in London from ...
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ArticleTesco and suppliers join up deliveries to cut Christmas emissions
Tesco’s distribution team is partnering with 15 of its major suppliers to cut the number of trucks on the road this Christmas. The trial has delivered savings of over 400,000 road miles per year - a reduction of more than 450 tonnes of CO2. Tesco is now planning to expand ...