All Projects & Development articles – Page 22
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ArticleEU releases Euro-7 plans, tightening NOx emissions for trucks and introducing ruling on tyre and brake emissions
The European Commission has published its proposal for the new Euro-7 emissions standard expected to come into force in 2027 for new trucks.
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ArticleNikola and ChargePoint join forces to accelerate charging infrastructure
Nikola and ChargePoint have announced a collaboration to speed up the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets across the United States. The partnership will allow Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers. ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks appoints former MAN technology executive to its board of directors
Volta Trucks has added Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it continues to build a strong team of industry leaders.
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ArticleGerman carbon zero vehicle manufacturer Moove files for insolvency
In Germany, the Aachen-based final mile vehicle producer Moove GmbH has filed for insolvency. According to administrator Dirk Wegener, the company, which specialises in electric shuttles and currently employs 90 people, has been “hit by recent developments in the financial market.” Moove Shuttle Source: Moove PR Moove ...
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ArticleScania and CEO Climate Leaders urge others to follow climate targets
Scania is one of 100 companies that have joined CEO Climate Leaders, an initiative that works to support the ambitious Paris Agreement and bold corporate climate action by setting ambitious targets.
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CommentaryLet’s talk about the cost of commercial vehicle decarbonisation
There’s much to be written, and we’ll be writing plenty of it, on the journey to the carbon zero promised land. Much of it from suppliers as we’re bombarded with information as they jostle for position, establishing their credentials and bid to secure their place in the race. There are ...
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ArticleUK paving way on drone deliveries, new study reveals
The UK is leading the pack on the adoption of drone and autonomous vehicle technology but lags behind a number of European countries on other key metrics, according to a new study.
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ArticleLoop Energy reports record fuel cell purchase orders in 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer Loop Energy has seen record purchase orders in the nine months to 30 September 2022, according to its latest financial results.
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ArticleQuantron expands its Truck as a Service Platform collaborating with Cognitran, Roadzen, and Goldstone Technologies
Quantron is boosting its customer support through a series of partnerships which will see it offer an enhanced range of services covering IT aftersales and insurance as well as a suite of data analytics and mangement support. This is part of a continued drive the German-headquartered business to establish a ...
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ArticleTMP Logistics Group signs framework for Quantron fuel cell trucks
US based logistics company TMP Logistics Group has signed a framework agreement with German truck start-up Quantron for an order of up to 500 Class 8 hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles. The contract was signed on 12 October at the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce following the Hydrogen Americas Summit ...
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ArticleBritish Gypsum converts HGVs from diesel to HVO to power net zero journey
British Gypsum has taken another step towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050, by introducing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuelled vehicles to its UK fleet
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CommentaryLegislation will drive industry change
The news last week that all parties of the EU – the Commission, Parliament and Council – have reached an agreement to phase out petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035 may not cover trucks, but its significance should not be ignored by the truck sector. This is BIG ...
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ArticleHydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks travel more than five million kilometres in the past two years in Switzerland
Hyundai is celebrating its fleet of XCIENT Fuel Cell heavy-duty trucks in Switzerland have travelled more than 5 million kilometres in the past two years. Beginning in 2020, the business sold 47 hydrogen-powered, zero-emission commercial vehicles to 23 Swiss enterprises for logistics, distribution and retail fulfilment. “XCIENT Fuel Cell is ...
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ArticleEU legislators agree to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2035
EU legislators have set a date of 2035 for the phase out of diesel and petrol-powered cars and vans. The agreement, which has the consent of the European Commission, Parliament and the Council, was announced at the end of October and will mean all new cars and vans registered in ...
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ArticleBristol’s Clean Air Zone takes effect from 28 November with £100 fines for non-compliance
Commercial vehicle operators delivering to Bristol will be fined £100 per day for entering the new clean air zone in the city if their vehicles aren’t Euro-6 compliant. The charging zone is being enforced from 28 November 2022. The Bristol clean air zone will cover the city centre and out ...
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ArticleDB Schenker pre-orders 2,000 eTrailers from Trailer Dynamics
DB Schenker has signed a collaboration agreement on the use of eTrailers for its European land transport with Trailer Dynamics and the Krone Commercial Vehicle Group. Source: Trailer Dynamics “This agreement marks a further step in the electrification of land transport,” says Cyrille Bonjean Executive Vice President ...
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ArticleRenault Trucks partners with Geodis to design a new 16-tonner
Renault Trucks and Geodis are working on a new urban truck design Renault Trucks and logistics company Geodis are working on a partnership to design a new 16-tonne electric heavy duty truck dedicated to urban logistics. The so-called Oxygen Project will be designed to meet the requirements ...
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ArticleVolta helps Delipop take further step forward on sustainability
Volta has announced a collaboration with French grocery delivery firm Delipop with the company taking delivery of its first Volta Zero refrigerated truck next year. The Paris-based company will use the full-electric refrigerated Volta Zero to deliver to its urban stores. “This is a new step towards sustainable and responsible ...
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ArticleScania Top Team competition highlights workshops sustainability contribution
Top Team, Scania’s worldwide service technician competition, is one of the tactics used to raise awareness and commitment to the company’s sustainability aims.