All Projects & Development articles – Page 2
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ArticleHydrogen Vehicle Systems ranked in top 5% globally for climate performance
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has been awarded the Gold Medal by Greenly, a digital carbon footprint analysis company. This recognition places HVS in the top 5% of companies globally for climate action and environmental responsibility, according to Greenly’s evaluation.
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ArticleSourcewell agreement simplifies purchasing process of Nikola’s zero emission trucks for public sector in the US
OEM Nikola Corporation has been awarded a contract by Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing organisation, that will make the purchasing of its zero emission trucks a lot simpler for public sector organisations in the US.
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ArticleVolvo introduces new electric truck charging service
Volvo Trucks has launched a new service called Charging Management, designed to help transport companies manage the charging of their electric trucks at their own depots. This service is part of Volvo’s ongoing efforts to expand its electric vehicle support offerings.
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ArticleDAF Trucks joins European charging station booking platform
DAF Trucks has become a member of HDV Booking, a consortium developing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The initiative aims to improve the usability of electric trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Financing the road to zero – who pays?
Industry stakeholders debated key themes around financing zero-emission trucks at the inaugural Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank recently held at the BVRLA’s HQ. Laura Hailstone reports on the insights and learnings from the event.
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ArticleHigh-blend biodiesel driving carbon savings at bulk tipper haulier Alfred Hymas
At Road Transport Expo 2024, we ran a conference session in partnership with the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA) detailing the decarbonisation opportunities from low carbon renewable fuels. RTFA’s Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell took the opportunity to sit down with one of our speakers, Stewart Hymas, to understand the impact ...
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ArticleWelch’s Transport calls for operator views on shared user charging
As part of a new research project with Cambridge University and technology firm Syselek - called ENROUTE - Welch’s Transport is seeking operators and other stakeholders in the freight decarbonisation space to give their opinion around the data sharing aspects of shared user charging for electric HGVs.
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ArticleFedEx and US think tank RMI launch GridUp tool for EV charge demand forecasting
RMI, a US-based sustainability research and think tank organisation, has unveiled GridUp, a new tool designed to forecast energy and power demands for electric vehicle (EV) charging, developed with support from FedEx.
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ArticleWattEV launches zero-emission transport partnership with MGA entertainment
WattEV, a provider of zero-emission transport services, has announced a new initiative called Brands That Care. The campaign begins with a partnership with MGA Entertainment, a toy manufacturer known for brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!, MGA’s Miniverse, and Little Tikes.
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ArticleRenault Trucks introduce fully electric E-Tech T tractor units at ZEHID partner day
Renault Trucks hosted a ZEHID Partner Day on 23 July at Kinetic Studios in Corby, Northamptonshire, to introduce its first E-Tech T tractor units to road transport operators and other stakeholders.
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ArticleFedEx launches two-week pilot of Mercedes eActros 300 at its Stoke-on-Trent hub in the UK
Parcel giant FedEx has begun a two-week pilot of an all-electric eActros 300 tractor from Mercedes-Benz Trucks at its hub in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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ArticleWelch’s Transport unveils new initiative to drive sustainable innovation in freight logistics
New initiative ENROUTE sees Welch’s Transport, the University of Cambridge and tech firm Syselek join forces to redefine the freight and logistics sector through strategic data sharing for eHGVs.
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ArticleCummins receives $75 million grant for zero-emissions manufacturing
Cummins Inc. has been awarded a $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convert 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana for manufacturing zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant is part of the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act ...
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ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones as EV & Connected Services Director
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones as the new EV & Connected Services Director. In this role, Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy, and the rollout of charging infrastructure. He will also manage PACCAR Connect, DAF’s connected ...
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ArticleFORS launches new decarbonisation training module for fleet managers
FORS has introduced a new module, ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation,’ as part of its FORS Practitioner training programme. This course aims to provide fleet managers with essential knowledge about carbon emissions, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonisation terminology. It focuses on helping fleet operators adopt sustainable practices by understanding the principles needed to ...
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ArticleGeotab and BYD Trucks Europe announce integration to enhance sustainable fleet management
Geotab, a leading global provider of connected transportation solutions, has announced the integration of its European-based fleet management solutions with BYD Trucks Europe, a division of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. This partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive fleet management solution across Europe, ensuring data privacy and security within ...
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ArticleZEHID programme under the spotlight at RTX 2024
At last month’s Road Transport Expo, a special two-hour segment of the conference session was dedicated to a progress update from the UK’s DfT-funded ZEHID programme, bringing all four projects on stage for the first time in public.
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ArticleFarrall Transport partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, has formed a strategic partnership with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd (Farrall’s Group) to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into Farrall’s fleet.
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ArticleLion Electric achieves final certification for LionBattery HD battery pack
Lion Electric has announced the final certification for its heavy-duty battery pack, the LionBattery HD. This lithium-ion battery pack is specifically designed for the company’s heavy-duty trucks.
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ArticleHHLA introduces electric trucks to decarbonise port logistics
In early June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) introduced its first two electric trucks at its subsidiary Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). This move is part of HHLA’s sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions in logistics and provide more environmentally friendly transport solutions.