All Projects & Development articles – Page 23
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ArticleSunak appoints new transport secretary
Mark Harper (pictured) has become the third transport secretary in three years, replacing Liz Truss ally Anne-Marie Trevelyan after just seven weeks in the role.
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CommentaryCommercial vehicle operating duty cycles will drive carbon zero fuel choices
To guide some of the thinking and decision-making research we’ve worked with Darren Newman at Low Carbon Truck Consultancy to produce and update a simple summary table on the vehicle and technology choices open to truck operators as they pick their way through the journey to decarbonisation. ...
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ArticleHyundai moves to squash rumours of Swiss hydrogen truck project halt
Hyundai has issued a statement rebutting media reports it is planning to shelve the development of its hydrogen truck project in Switzerland. Swiss media, and some European trade press, had indicated the Korean automotive giant was pulling the plug on the project, though Hyundai claims this is “totally groundless”. ...
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ArticleTotalEnergies and Valeo to collaborate in development of EV battery cooling system
Valeo and TotalEnergy are contemplating using a novel di-electric fluid to cool EV batteries. TotalEnergies has developed a di-electric coolant that is able to come into direct contact with battery cells. Valeo will utilise its thermal system expertise to design and build the best solution for integrating coolant within the ...
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ArticleMAN takes strides towards battery-electric success in joint project NEFTON
NEFTON (Commercial vehicle electrification for transport sector optimised grid connection), a research initiative supported by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, has been launched to analyse and design a transport system consisting of a fully electric truck, charging station and grid connection. NEFTON Source: ...
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ArticleIveco joins forces with energy supply chain stakeholders to enhance biomethane offer
IVECO, GLS Italy, and Vulcangas, an energy supplier, have opened a new Bio-LNG facility in the Cascina Antegnatica farm near Lodi, Italy. The new facility will supply Vulcangas by producing biomethane from agricultural waste from nearby farms. The Bio-LNG will be used to fuel GLS Italy’s LNG-powered vehicles, which include ...
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ArticleDaimler Truck and Gehring Technologies sign strategic collaboration agreement
Daimler Truck and Gehring Technologies have announced a tie-up focusing on building expertise in the development and construction of commercial vehicle-specific electric motors.
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ArticleNikola has acquired battery specialist Romeo Power, bringing battery pack engineering and production in-house
Nikola has taken over battery pack specialisat Romeo Power as the players in the carbon zero commercial vehicle and infrastructure sector continue to seek long-term business efficiencies. Romeo is an energy storage technology company based in Cypress, California specialising in designing and manufacturing lithium-ion battery modules and packs for commercial ...
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CommentaryThe road to decarbonisation is paved with good intentions…
Industry needs guidance, support and transparency if it’s going to meet the carbon zero challenges and keep the UK’s shelves fully stocked
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ArticleRussell Engineering plotting UK truck market entry with Hyzon
Russell Engineering, part of the John G Russell (Transport) Group, is linking with hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer and truck assembler Hyzon and infrastructure provider Element 2 to bring a range of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) to the UK market. The Scottish-based engineering company was exhibiting at the recent Scottish ...
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ArticleFreight Carbon Zero podcast is live with a special discussion from the IAA Transportation 2022
Episode 1 of our regular podcast features an expert panel discussion covering the future of transportation: hydrogen or electric
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ArticleScottish clean air zone enforcement starts in Glasgow in Summer 2023
£60 penalty fines to be issued for non-compliant trucks entering clean air zones in Scotland
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ArticleScania appoints Gustaf Sundell as Head of Mobility Solutions
Gustaf Sundell, who is now Scania’s Head of Strategy and Corporate Management, has been named Executive Vice President and Head of Mobility Solutions. He will join Scania’s Executive Board on the 1st November, 2022, and will report to Christian Levin, President and CEO of Scania and TRATON
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ArticleMaritime Transport announces first-ever rail collaboration with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola is partnering with Maritime Transport and GB Railfreight to deliver its soft drinks by rail rather than road between manufacturing locations and third-party warehouses in London and Yorkshire.
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ArticleXPO signs distribution deal with hydrogen retailer Element 2
XPO Logistics has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by hydrogen retailer Element 2.
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ArticleParcelhub commits £450,000 to electric vans and infrastructure
Whistl subsidiary Parcelhub is investing £450,000 in the rollout of a fleet of electric vehicles within its regional depot network. The company said five Maxus eDeliver 9 vans are already operating from its Nottingham and Dinnington sites with another four in train. The company also plans to add more electric ...
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ArticleNow cheaper to charge an electric HGV than use diesel, hauliers told
The case for moving to electric trucks has become even more compelling after fuel prices soared to such levels that it is now cheaper to charge up an HGV than fuel a diesel model, according to freight booker Zeus Labs.
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ArticleMajor operators give thumbs up to hydrogen trucks, whitepaper reveals
New research has shown “significant interest” among major operators for hydrogen trucks for a range of applications with some confirming they would be happy to pay more in the short term to trial a small number of fuel cell trucks.
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ArticleNew report reveals number of hauliers committed to reducing carbon emisssions and their likely choice of fuel
According to a recent poll, the clear majority of UK transportation companies are committed to aggressively decreasing their carbon emissions over the next five years.
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ArticleNew PwC Truck Study 2022 spells out the decarbonisation journey for the commercial vehicle and road freight sector
A new report released by PwC offers valuable insights into the future direction of travel for the commercial vehicle and road freight industry as it shifts to a carbon zero future