All Vehicles articles – Page 3
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ArticleTesla Semi “exceeds efficiency expectations” in DHL California trials
DHL Supply Chain USA has recently completed a trial of Tesla’s electric semi-truck, marking a step in the logistics company’s efforts to reduce emissions in its operations.
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ArticleMack Defense to present MD6 electric truck at US army exhibition
Mack Defense will showcase its MD6 Electric truck at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., from 14-16 October. The presentation of the electric vehicle highlights the military’s growing interest in electric vehicle technologies for logistics and combat operations.
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ArticleIndian vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland begins delivery of electric trucks to Billion Electric
Ashok Leyland, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer and flagship company of the Hinduja Group, has commenced the delivery of its electric trucks to e-mobility platform provider, Billion Electric Mobility, part of Group BillionE. The vehicles signed off include the AVTR 55T Electric, BOSS 19T Electric, and BOSS 14T Electric trucks. ...
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ArticlePet food giant begins hydrogen truck deliveries in California with Nikola's Class 8 semi
Nestlé Purina PetCare has initiated its first zero-tailpipe-emission delivery service using a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck in California. The company, working with The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) and Nikola Corporation, is using the vehicle to transport products between three Californian cities of Stockton, Maricopa, and Modesto.
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ArticleFlooring distributor ADL adds two Volvo FM electric trucks to fleet in sustainability push
Alliance Flooring Distribution (ADL) has expanded its vehicle fleet with two Volvo FM Electric trucks and a Volvo FH Aero 460 tractor unit, adding to two electric trucks acquired earlier this year. The vehicles will operate from the company’s Worcester distribution center, which features various environmental initiatives including solar panels ...
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ArticleHydrogen vehicle firms join forces to develop racing demonstrators
Manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) and Dawson Technologies have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hydrogen fuel cell-powered racing cars. The five-year partnership will focus on completing two demonstration vehicles for Grand Touring racing.
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ArticleZero-emission chopper fuel: Mercedes-Benz eEconic debuts at Airbus
In a move toward reducing emissions, Airbus Helicopters has begun using an electric truck to refuel its aircraft at its German facility, marking a shift away from traditional diesel-powered vehicles.
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ArticleUK’s Hydrogen Vehicle Systems moves into Europe with deal with Spain’s Kopala International
British truck producer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Spanish renewable energy project developer Kopala International to supply left-hand drive hydrogen-electric HGVs under HVS’s Transition to Zero Programme.
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ArticleVertellus electrifies temperature-controlled transport with 10 new EV refrigerated trucks
Specialist vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has introduced 10 electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme that allows transport operators to trial zero emission vehicles hassle free.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz and Karldischinger celebrate centennial partnership with 100 zero emission truck deal
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is marking 100 years of collaboration with German logistics operator Karldischinger Logistikdienstleister by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) to deliver 100 zero-emission trucks over the next five years, signaling a shared commitment to reducing carbon emissions in the road freight industry.
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ArticleFedEx adopts HVO fuel for its linehaul truck fleet in the UK
Federal Express Corporation has announced a transition to biofuels for its linehaul trucks at three UK locations starting this month.The company plans to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in over 170 tractor-trailer combinations across its sites in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). FedEx has ...
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ArticleChinese EV builder Farizon enters European market with Duvenbeck partnership
Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Farizon) and European logistics giant Duvenbeck Group have signed a memorandum of cooperation to focus on working together in the European logistics sector. Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon, and Hakan Bicil, CEO of Duvenbeck Group, signed the contract during the IAA Transportation 2024 show ...
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ArticleBeer and cider producer Asahi UK introduces Volvo electric truck for London deliveries
Asahi UK has added a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid truck to its London distribution fleet, introducing zero tailpipe emissions to its delivery operations in the capital.
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Article70 Volvo electric trucks hit Southern California roads in $21.5m government-backed scheme
Volvo Trucks North America has completed the delivery of 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5 million programme funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
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ArticleRenault Trucks and Geodis begin testing ‘Oxygen’ urban electric prototype
Renault Trucks and logistics giant Geodis have initiated a testing phase for ‘Oxygen’, an all-electric truck designed for urban distribution. The prototype will undergo trials in Lyon and Paris until December 2024.
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ArticleAll-electric eCanter enters Singapore market
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has introduced its all-electric light-duty eCanter truck to Singapore, delivering the first unit to a local customer. Singapore aims to have all vehicles on its roads running on cleaner energy by 2040; the government has outlined a plan to promote electric vehicle adoption, ...
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ArticleCanadian retailer Home Hardware Stores introduces first electric trucks to fleet
Home Hardware Stores, Canada’s largest dealer-owned home improvement retailer, has added two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its fleet. These are the company’s first zero-tailpipe emission vehicles.
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ArticleSteyr Automotive and SuperPanther join forces to develop electric heavy trucks by end of 2025
At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover last week, Steyr Automotive and SuperPanther announced a partnership to develop electric trucks, with production planned to begin at Steyr Automotive by the end of 2025.
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ArticleMagtec reveals hybrid electric systems for military and disaster response vehicles
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is developing hybrid electric drive systems for military logistics support vehicles. The company has presented its technology at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event in London this week.