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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.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz eActros joins Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour
The annual Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour is spreading festive cheer throughout Austria, and this year’s highlight is the inclusion of an all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300.
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ArticleWoolworths New Zealand commits to fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030
Woolworths New Zealand has pledged to transition its entire home delivery truck fleet to electric power by 2030. The announcement is part of the retailer’s 2023 Sustainability Wrap, outlining its progress and commitments in sustainability.
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ArticleHexagon Purus collaborates with Ford Trucks for hydrogen fuel storage system in prototype
Hexagon Purus has entered into a partnership with Ford Trucks to supply a comprehensive hydrogen fuel storage system for the development of a hydrogen-powered truck prototype.
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ArticleSymbio inaugurates “SymphonHY” Gigafactory in Lyon, France producing 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells annually
French fuel-cell manufacturer Symbio celebrated the official opening of its SymphonHY gigafactory in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to produce 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells each year.
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ArticleMagtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.
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ArticleBJS Haulage starts electric truck trial in collaboration with Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus
BJS Haulage has commenced a trial to assess the viability of electric vehicles within its operations, employing a 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide. Facilitated by Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus, the commercial vehicle contract hire company, the electric truck will operate from BJS Haulage’s West Midlands Hub at Steelpark ...