All Projects & Development articles – Page 6
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ArticleSiemens AG scoops up Heliox for enhanced electric vehicle charging solutions
Siemens AG has successfully acquired Heliox, a leading provider of DC fast charging solutions specialising in eBus and eTruck fleets, as well as passenger vehicles.
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ArticleIMC rejects battery-electric vehicles and opts for hydrogen-powered Nikola trucks
IMC, a leading US logistics firm specialising in container transport, has placed a $22-million order for 50 Nikola fuel-cell trucks. The decision comes after a two-year test indicated battery electric vehicles weren’t suitable for the company’s operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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ArticleBridgestone and Webfleet launch “game changing” ev Services Platform
As orginally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Bridgestone and Webfleet have launched the EV Services Platform which connects fleets with a network of service providers to help them optimise their electric vehicle (EV) operations.
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ArticleBelfast City Council adopts HVO-powered vehicles in move towards net zero
Belfast City Council has successfully transitioned over 200 vehicles, including bin lorries and street sweepers, to operate on HVO, marking a significant step toward achieving its net-zero targets, according to an announcement from the council. This initiative represents nearly 50% of the council’s heavy goods vehicle fleet.
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ArticleVeolia introduces vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for waste collection trucks
At the “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, Veolia has introduced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This development enables waste collection trucks to contribute stored energy from their batteries back to the grid, potentially powering homes across the UK.
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ArticleChargePoint announces workforce cuts as part of strategic reorganisation
ChargePoint, a California-based charging solutions manufacturer, has revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 12% as a component of a broader strategic reorganisation. The decision is aimed at enhancing financial performance and positioning the company for sustained, long-term growth, according to an official statement.
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ArticleE.On opens TestingLab to advance charging and energy technologies
E.On, the energy company, has inaugurated a TestingLab at its German headquarters dedicated to the testing of charging and energy technologies. The lab is designed to evaluate the requirements for entire electric truck fleets, offering testing capabilities of up to three megawatts of power.
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ArticleDecarbonisation Summit 2023 brings UK road freight sector together
Nearly 200 delegates attended the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit in Birmingham last November to discuss a range of issues associated with the environmental sustainability of the sector. We’ve published a special supplement on the topic in Motor Transport and released the recordings of the panel discussions, live from the event.
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ArticleMicrosoft’s AI accelerates discovery of potential lithium replacement for EV batteries
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) under the US Department of Energy, has utilised artificial intelligence (AI) and a supercomputer to identify a new substance that could serve as an alternative to lithium in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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ArticleDAF Trucks prepares UK sales centres for electric vehicle integration
DAF Trucks is gearing up its UK Dealer network to fully support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain North America introduces electric trucks to its fleet
DHL Supply Chain has recently introduced its first Class 8 electric trucks, currently operational in California.
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ArticleWalmart Canada introduces electric trucks in British Columbia
Walmart Canada has taken a significant step in its sustainability initiatives by deploying its first three battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in British Columbia.
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ArticleUS state of Maryland adopts electric truck mandate starting in 2027
The state of Maryland is the latest US state to adopt the ‘Advanced Clean Trucks’ regulation pioneered by California. This regulation mandates truck manufacturers to incrementally increase the proportion of electric trucks, vans, and pickups in their sales by 2035.
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ArticleDuvenbeck Implements electric trucks for ZF Saarbrücken Logistics
Haulage and logistics company Duvenbeck is leading the charge in sustainable transport by electrifying its logistics operations at the ZF plant in Saarbrücken, Germany.
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ArticleNikola founder sentenced to four years in jail for fraud
The founder of Nikola Corporation, Trevor Milton, has been sentenced to four years in prison for making false statements about the capabilities of the company’s electric and hydrogen trucks.
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ArticleDHL supply chain unveils global green transport policy
DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics division of DHL Group, is taking a step toward a sustainable future by introducing a global Green Transport Policy.
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ArticleStockholm drives sustainability with introduction of eEconic trucks
TMA Bolaget AB, a Swedish traffic safety company, has added two eEconic electric trucks to its fleet, supporting Stockholm’s efforts toward sustainable urban transportation.
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ArticleRenault Trucks initiates DOLPHIN research & development project
Renault Trucks is doubling down on its commitment to sustainable and innovative transport solutions with the launch of the DOLPHIN Research & Development project.