All Vehicles articles – Page 19
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ArticleTesla recalls 35 electric Semi trucks due to parking brake issue just months after their deliveries
Tesla has issued a recall for 35 of its new electric Semi trucks due to concerns that the parking brake might not engage when applied by the driver.
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ArticleFerytrans slashes CO2 emissions with Hultsteins’ CostSaver fridge units
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, logistics operator Ferytrans says it has cut emissions and fuel consumption from its fridge units after installing a unique bolt-on hybrid system.
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ArticleHydrogen Vehicle Systems unveils its long-range hydrogen-powered HGV with rapid refuelling time
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based company, has made a significant breakthrough in the development of zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz eActros 300 successfully completes 3,000km test drive from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is gearing up to launch its latest electric truck, the eActros 300, in autumn 2023. To ensure the vehicle is ready for the market, engineers put a near-series prototype to the test with a 3,000km journey from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart in March.
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ArticleEnfield Council has taken delivery of its first fully-electric refuse truck
Enfield Council, located in the London Borough of Enfield, has taken a major step towards a more sustainable future with the delivery of its first fully-electric 26 tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide Low Entry Cab refuse truck.
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ArticleZero means zero as UK starts consultation on fossil-fuel engine phase out rules for cars and vans
As part of its “green day” package of environmental announcements the UK Government has published its plans for a zero emission vehicle mandate and CO2 emissions regulations which will drive the auto makers to shift to zero emission vehicles.
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ArticleNikola Tre Hydrogen FCEV Class 8 truck reaches 100 sale order milestone
Nikola has announced that its dealer network has received orders for 100 Class 8 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
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ArticleCemex employee’s invention helps slash cement tanker fuel costs and emissions
Building materials supplier Cemex is trialling a system which could radically cut its cement tankers’ fuel use and emissions.
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ArticleMagtec’s 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has secured type approval
Magtec has achieved a noteworthy milestone as its 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has obtained the GB Small Series Approval, a crucial regulatory certification necessary for the vehicle to qualify for the UK government’s plug-in grant. This achievement is a major breakthrough for the UK-based engineering company, as it unlocks ...
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ArticleScania makes electric truck debut in South African vehicle trial
Scania has been making significant strides in the transition towards electric mobility across the globe. The company has rolled out electric trucks and buses on four continents, and in August 2022, the Shoprite Group became the first South African retailer to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its ...
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ArticleHexagon Purus enters long-term partnership with Hino Trucks to produce zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in the United States
Hexagon Purus and Hino Motors Sales USA have entered into a distribution agreement where Hexagon Purus will manufacture and produce complete battery electric heavy-duty trucks for the US market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network. The trucks will be based on Hino’s XL 4x2 truck chassis ...
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ArticleIdeanomics begins manufacturing zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s technology for caltrans
Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), has announced that manufacturing has begun on 18 zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s electric and hybrid electric propulsion kits. The California-based Global Environmental Products (GEP) will manufacture and deliver the sweepers to the California Department ...
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ArticleScania develops hybrid engine for airport fire truck in collaboration with Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau
Scania has developed a hybrid solution in collaboration with chassis manufacturer Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH, to provide zero-emission drive capabilities for airport fire trucks. The solution combines a diesel-electric power system that reduces emissions and cuts crash site response times, meeting strict aviation industry requirements.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck, the FE electric, to Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to the refuse collection company Arma in Morocco, making it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.
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ArticleScania has deployed its own electric truck in logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje
Scania has recently implemented an electric Scania truck in its inbound logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje, marking one of Scania’s first electrified inbound transports in Europe.
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ArticleMack Trucks introduces MD Electric, its first medium-duty electric truck
Mack Trucks, one of the leading manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks in the world, has unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the Mack MD Electric, at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MD Electric is Mack’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the ...
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ArticleHino Trucks has announced the addition of electric vehicles to its product line in the US
HINO Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, has announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles (EVs). During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, the company revealed plans to offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and ...
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ArticleVolta Trucks has obtained European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its all-electric Volta Zero
Volta trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of all-electric commercial vehicles, has achieved another significant milestone on its journey to production. The company has announced it has received the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
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ArticleThe Tevva 7.5t battery-electric truck is now eligible for the UK plug-in truck grant
British electric vehicle manufacturer, Tevva, has been granted eligibility for the government’s plug-in truck grant (PITrG) for its 7.5t battery-electric truck. This will enable UK organisations to decarbonise operations and future-proof their fleets while benefitting from a potential £16,000 discount from the purchase price.
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ArticleBYD plotting big push into battery-electric commercial vehicles
China’s BYD is understood to be planning a big push into battery-electric commercial vehicles, with plans to introduce new models in markets including China, Europe, and Japan over the next three years.