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ArticleMack Trucks delivers electric medium-duty vehicle to ABC Supply Co
American truck manufacturer Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers delivered a Mack MD Electric vehicle to ABC Supply Co., Inc. in Beloit, Wisconsin. This is the first electric medium-duty truck in ABC Supply’s fleet and the first Mack MD Electric to operate in the state.
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ArticleUS agricultural firm Soli Organic introduces first battery-electric truck in its fleet
Soli Organic, an indoor agriculture company, has announced the addition of a battery-electric truck to its fleet. The company is working with Penske Truck Leasing to deploy a Freightliner eCascadia vehicle at its Virginia-based logistics hub.
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ArticleTevva assets going under the hammer as time runs out for rescue bid
The Joint Administrator’s proposal notice for Tevva Motors has been published on Companies House shedding further light on the company’s demise, the failed bid to find a buyer and the plans for the final liquidation of the assets including vehicles, batteries and the manufacturing equipment at the company’s Tilbury factory.
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ArticleNew Way and Hyzon begin trials of hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse truck
New Way Trucks and Hyzon announced the start of trials for their hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse vehicle (FCEV) in North America. The companies first unveiled this vehicle at Waste Expo in Las Vegas in May 2024.
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ArticleSANY delivers 20 electric terminal tractors to Brazil’s third largest container port
SANY Brazil announced the delivery of 20 electric terminal tractors to Itapoa Terminais Portuarios, a marine terminal port services provider in Brazil. This delivery is part of what SANY describes as Brazil’s largest port electrification project to date.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks completes 45-day eActros 600 European Testing Tour
In a landmark achievement for electric long-haul trucking, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully concluded its eActros 600 European Tour. Two near-series prototypes of the eActros 600 covered over 15,000 kilometres each across 22 countries, demonstrating the viability of battery-electric technology for long-distance freight transport. Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 ...
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ArticleToyota launches hydrogen fuel cell truck pilot programme with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide
Toyota, in collaboration with Coca-Cola and Air Liquide, has launched a pilot programme to test a hydrogen fuel cell truck for long-haul logistics. The project, which began on 24 July 2024, aims to evaluate the potential of hydrogen technology in heavy-duty transportation.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz special trucks and Mörtlbauer present hydrogen combustion engine prototypes
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs have unveiled two vehicle prototypes with hydrogen combustion engines, marking the culmination of the WaVe development project, a two-year initiative funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
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ArticleRoyal Mail expands electric van fleet with 2,100 new vehicles
Royal Mail has announced plans to add 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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ArticleDaimler Truck begins year-long customer trials of hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, marking a significant step in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. Five prototype trucks will be deployed with customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos, and Wiedmann & Winz for approximately one year of real-world testing.
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ArticleMartin Brower Australia introduces first electric delivery truck to fleet
Martin Brower, a supply chain provider for McDonald’s, added its first electric delivery truck to its Australian fleet. The Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck will serve McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 European testing tour is proving viability of long-haul electric trucking
Two eActros 600 electric trucks are rewriting the rules of long-haul transport, demonstrating that battery-powered freight vehicles are ready for Europe’s diverse landscapes and climates.
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ArticleLithuanian transport firm Vlantana expands fleet with gas-powered Volvo trucks
European logistics giant Vlantana, based in the Klaipėda region of Lithuanian, has taken delivery of the first seven trucks in a 65-strong order for new gas-powered Volvo FH trucks. The remaining units are expected to be with the transport operator by September.
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ArticleCrowley partners with Terraline for electric truck pilot project
Crowley announced a partnership with Terraline, an autonomous-ready electric truck manufacturer, to lead a pilot project for the EV500 Test Truck. This collaboration will begin in 2024, with Crowley testing Terraline’s trucks and having the option to order the electric trucks for delivery in 2026.
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CommentaryIndia’s billion dollar hydrogen play
In our latest postcard from India, Ramesh Kumar gives an update on the prospects for hydrogen as the zero-emission fuel of choice for the Indian commercial vehicle sector.
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ArticleVolvo spearheads Dawsongroup’s green fleet initiative
Dawsongroup’s EMC and civil sectors business is expanding its fleet with the addition of over 100 new Volvo trucks this year, including seven electric models. This move aims to provide customers with immediate access to zero tailpipe emission heavy goods vehicles.
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ArticleLidl Introduces first hydrogen-powered vehicle in retail sector with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe
Lidl, in partnership with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe, has launched the first green hydrogen-powered vehicle in the French mass retail sector. This initiative is part of Lidl’s broader strategy to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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ArticleRenault Trucks, Jumbo, and SVZ Test Electric Prototype ‘Oxygen’ for Urban Logistics
Renault Trucks continues to advance its research and development efforts with its laboratory truck, Oxygen. Following an initial test phase in Lyon and Paris, the manufacturer is now entering a new stage with a second version of this electric truck, specifically designed for urban logistics. This new version, equipped with ...