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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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ArticleUK’s largest offshore windfarm begins powering homes
The Dogger Bank offshore windfarm, set to become the world’s largest, marks a significant milestone as its first turbine begins supplying power to UK homes, highlighting the nation’s commitment to renewable energy and the challenges it faces in transitioning away from fossil fuels.
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ArticleKingston Council and Veolia collaborate on electric fleet for sustainable waste collection
Kingston Council’s partnership with Veolia introduces a fleet of 27 electric collection vehicles, reducing emissions and noise while expanding recycling services.
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ArticleSiemens has announced the acquisition of Dutch fast-charging firm Heliox
Siemens AG has signed an agreement to acquire Heliox, a Netherlands-based technology leader in fast charging solutions, serving e-Bus and e-Truck fleets and passenger vehicles.
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ArticleAnticipated surge in electric truck charging demand
By the year 2030, Europe is expected to have a substantial fleet of over 550,000 electric trucks, presenting a lucrative market opportunity for charging businesses.
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ArticleSchmitz Cargobull’s electric reefer semi-trailer obtains type approval
German trailer manufacturer, Schmitz Cargobull, has achieved a significant milestone as its electric reefer semi-trailer, the S.KOe COOL, receives official type approval. This makes Schmitz Cargobull the first trailer maker to include the electric generator axle of the S.KOe COOL in its overall vehicle type approval.
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ArticleRenault Trucks enhances driver well-being and safety with major upgrades to heavy-duty vehicles
Focusing on driver well-being and safety, Renault Trucks has introduced significant enhancements to its heavy-duty vehicles, including the Renault Trucks T, T High, C, and K models.
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ArticleGLS Canada Embarks on a greener future with electric truck order
Montreal-based GLS Canada has taken a step towards achieving its zero-emissions goal by 2045 with the purchase of four Lion6 100% electric trucks
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ArticleScania signs a contract for its first electric truck in Mexico
Grupo Bimbo, a global food corporation based in Mexico, has ordered seven electric vehicles, making it the first Scania electric truck fleet in the region.
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ArticleVolta starts full series production of the all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, the new all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the start of production of its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at ithe Steyr Automotive factory, in Steyr, Austria.
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ArticleWorld’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter with a Kässbohrer body and trailer goes into service
German logistics specialist ARS Altmann Automobillogistik has recently introduced the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter.
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ArticleTitan and Electra collaborate to develop a zero-emission electric airport refueller
Titan Aviation and Electra Commercial Vehicles have collaborated to develop the Titan-eRR20, a cutting-edge 100% electric refueller aimed to minimise airport greenhouse gas emissions. This zero-emission refuelling vehicle will be sent to and used at an airport in Ireland.
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ArticleVicinity Motor secures $30 million funding for production of its light duty electric truck
Vicinity Motor Corp, a North American provider of commercial electric vehicles, has announced it has received $30 million in financing commitments from Royal Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada to support the construction of the VMC1200 Class 3 light duty battery electric truck. The credit commitment of $30 million ...
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ArticleDHL Parcel UK ramps up net zero journey with delivery of Volvo electric trucks and LNG tractors
DHL Parcel UK is moving one step closer to its net zero logistics target with the delivery of six fully electric 16-tonne Volvo trucks and 30 LNG Volvo tractor units. As orginally reported in our sister publication Motor Transport, the Volvo electric 16-tonners will hit the road in London from ...
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ArticleDesignwerk and Kässbohrer present first electric car transporter
Designwerk Technologies, in collaboration with Kässbohrer Transport Technik, has announced it will be bringing a new battery electric car transporter to international markets next year. The company claims it is the world’s first all-electric vehicle transporter, with a battery capacity of up to 1000kWh. The first deliveries will go to ...
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ArticleHow to get extra cash during your teabreak
In the second part of our focus on the power sector, our market expert Janet Wood explores how commercial vehicle and road freight operators could be making money through smart management of battery capacity.
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ArticleRenault Trucks announces the design of its electric T and C models
Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, the first vehicles to feature the manufacturer’s new logo, will begin series production in 2023 at the Renault Trucks facility in Bourg-en-Bresse. They are already available for pre-order.
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ArticleYour last diesel purchase?
Many buyers of tractor units may be just one or two major purchasing decisions away from a switch to emissions-free driving. The technology for heavy-duty transport may not be in situ just yet, but the clock is ticking and green drivetrains are finding homes in other parts of the market. ...
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ArticleDesignwerk announces its long haul eTruck, breaking megawatt hour barrier
Designwerk, a Swiss-based electromobility expert, is the first company to introduce an all-electric semitrailer tractor with a battery capacity of 1000kWh. The vehicle is capable of a 576km range, fully freighted to 42 tonnes, claims the manufacturer. Up to 640 kilometres may be achievable depending on the load and route ...