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ArticleWindrose Technology eyes UK market for ground breaking electric truck
Windrose Technology, the trailblazing electric truck manufacturer, has confirmed its ambitions to enter the UK market with its state-of-the-art long-haul electric truck and is looking for operators to suggest the perfect trial routes.
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ArticleRAC initiates HVO fuel trial with Certas Energy for recovery truck fleet
The RAC has begun testing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplieed by Certas Energy as an alternative fuel source for seven recovery trucks operating from its Walsall headquarters, as part of its carbon reduction strategy.
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ArticleDaimler's all-electric Rizon brand ships first trucks to Canada
Daimler Truck’s all-electric Rizon brand has made its first shipment of class 4-5 vehicles to Canada, with an initial 12 units arriving in British Columbia. The remaining 10 vehicles from the 22-unit order are scheduled to arrive later this month.
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ArticleVolvo outlines multi-technology strategy for supporting operators at Decarbonisation Summit
Last week, Volvo Trucks presented a comprehensive update on its decarbonisation strategy at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, outlining key advancements and strategic directions for achieving zero emissions road transport.
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ArticleHVS slims down operations while seeking additional funding
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based start-up hydrogen truck builder, has been forced to reduce its operations while seeking to complete a crucial financing round, Freight Carbon Zero (FCZ) has learnt.
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ArticleDaimler Truck receives road approval for hydrogen fuel-cell prototype
German authorities have granted road-use approval for Daimler Truck’s enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The approval allows for testing on the B462 road near Rastatt, following several thousand miles of closed-track testing that began in April 2021.
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ArticleHerefordshire Council introduces first electric waste collection vehicles
Herefordshire Council is introducing its first electric waste collection vehicles as part of a new contract with FCC Environment, marking a step toward reducing emissions in municipal services. The deployment includes two Dennis Eagle eCollect electric waste vehicles among a larger fleet of 28 new collection trucks.
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ArticleDaimler Truck North America launches first electric freightliner eCascadia in Detroit for logistics operations
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a leading North American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has introduced its first electric Freightliner eCascadia for use in its logistics operations. This electric vehicle will be based at DTNA’s Detroit Diesel Corporation facility in Redford, Michigan, and will transport essential components between Detroit’s ...
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ArticleWestern Australia’s first electric heavy-duty truck enters service
CD Dodd, a mining services company specialising in refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling, has received Western Australia’s first OEM heavy-duty electric truck, a Volvo FM Electric model.
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ArticleSwedish logistics firm Falkenklev Logistik adds six FUSO eCanters to operations in Malmö
Falkenklev Logistik has acquired six FUSO eCanter electric trucks for its DHL transport operations in Malmö, Sweden. The 8.55-tonne vehicles will service routes in the Skåne region.
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ArticleDFDS expands electric truck fleet to UK operations
Transport and logistics company DFDS has announced the deployment of 10 heavy-duty electric trucks for deliveries in east and northwest England and Ireland, marking a significant expansion of their electric vehicle operations.
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ArticleTata Motors begins delivery of 150 LNG trucks to Clean Green Fuel & Logistics
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun delivering its Prima 5530.S LNG trucks to green fuel retailing and logistics company Clean Green Fuel & Logistics (CGF). The manufacturer has delivered the first batch of an initial 150-truck order, with remaining deliveries scheduled to occur in phases.
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America deploy hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Illinois
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America have announced plans to add two Nikola-manufactured hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to their fleet in Plainfield, Illinois, marking the first Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to operate daily in the state.
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ArticleDutch waste firm pioneers overhead EV charging for expanding electric truck fleet
Waste management company PreZero is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with 30 new collection trucks across nine locations in the Netherlands. The company is also implementing an innovative overhead charging system, marking a first for the industry in the country.
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ArticleDaimler Truck North America delivers 20 electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Beverage Group
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has delivered 20 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a beverage distributor in California. The delivery marks the first phase of RBG’s plan to transition to a zero-emission fleet in California by 2039.
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ArticleMAN delivers first 40-tonne electric truck to customer Dräxlmaier
MAN Truck & Bus has commenced delivery of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The first 40-tonne electric truck was delivered to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig.
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ArticleGreen hydrogen partnership unveiled: Lhyfe to fuel KEYOU’s converted truck fleet in Germany
French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and hydrogen truck retrofitter KEYOU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on hydrogen mobility projects in Germany, beginning in the Baden-Württemberg region.
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ArticleBMW Leipzig deploys electric trucks for battery production, slashing 9 tonnes of CO2 annually
BMW Group Plant Leipzig has deployed two electric trucks to transport components between its logistics centre and high-voltage battery production facilities. The trucks are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 9 tonnes annually compared to diesel alternatives.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz receives major electric truck order from Dutch logistics firm
Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos has placed an order for 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, expanding their electric fleet to 135 vehicles. The order was finalised at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover last month.
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ArticleHyzon obtains quality certification for its fuel cell amid production milestone
Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer, has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing, design, and research and development processes. Bureau Veritas issued the certification, which validates the company’s development and production processes meet international quality management standards.