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Quantron seeking rescue bid before year end
Quantron is pressing ahead with operations under insolvency proceedings with a core team of 40 employees remaining in place, as restructuring efforts and a search for investors aim to secure the company’s future by the end of 2024.
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Green 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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Mercedes-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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E.ON opens its first electric truck charging station in Germany at the Port of Hamburg
E.ON has launched a charging station for electric trucks at the Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) grounds, adjacent to the A7 motorway. This marks E.ON’s first dedicated charging site for electric trucks in Germany.
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MAN and FC Bayern Munich plan commercial vehicle charging park at Allianz Arena
MAN Truck & Bus and FC Bayern Munich have announced plans to develop a public charging park for electric trucks and buses at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The project was officially launched in the presence of Bavarian Minister President Dr. Markus Söder and other officials.
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The ’magic formula’ for decarbonisation
There’s been a flurry of announcements from MAN Truck & Bus recently on its zero-emission vehicles, so when we got wind that the company CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp, was in the UK, we had to secure an exclusive interview. Andy Salter tracked him down.
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North Rhine-Westphalia invests €20 million in hydrogen truck refueling stations expansion
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, has allocated €20 million ($21.85 million) to five companies for the establishment of seven new hydrogen refuelling stations (HRSs) designated for trucks.
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Europe’s first national hydrogen pipeline network set to begin construction
The construction of Europe’s first national hydrogen pipeline network is set to commence this month. The Dutch project, managed by state-owned gas transmission operator Gasunie, will initially connect the Port of Rotterdam to the city’s industrial hub.
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UK and Germany join forces to advance hydrogen developments
First published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Lord Callanan, The UK and Germany has announced a partnership to advance hydrogen technology and trade, aiming to accelerate the global growth of sustainable hydrogen solutions while bolstering their energy security and pursuit of net-zero emissions by ...
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MAN secures part-funding from Bavarian state government to support Nuremberg battery plant
MAN to build battery production site in Nuremberg by 2025. Facility aims to manufacture 100,000 battery packs per year for electric trucks and buses, with the investment of €100 million.
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Ferronordic e-Rental secures 23 Million euro funding for electric truck investments
Ferronordic e-Rental, a German provider of sustainable transport solutions, has received a substantial funding of up to 23 million euros from the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
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Shell connects high-performance charging stations for trucks at Port of Hamburg
Shell has connected high-performance charging stations for trucks to the grid at the Georgswerder Bogen service station in the Port of Hamburg.
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Contargo plans to set up the largest private truck charging network in Germany
Contargo, a trimodal container transport service provider in Germany, is set to expand its electric truck fleet with the help of Rhenus Trucking and SBRS. Rhenus Trucking, a leading provider of transportation services, has awarded the biggest single contract for private charging infrastructure in Germany to SBRS, a top supplier ...
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German carbon zero vehicle manufacturer Moove files for insolvency
In Germany, the Aachen-based final mile vehicle producer Moove GmbH has filed for insolvency. According to administrator Dirk Wegener, the company, which specialises in electric shuttles and currently employs 90 people, has been “hit by recent developments in the financial market.” Moove Shuttle Source: Moove PR Moove ...
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Einride announces its entry into the German market
Einride, a logistics and technology business that offers digital, electric, and autonomous shipping, has announced its entry into the German market. Einride has secured a number of local partners, including global appliance manufacturer Electrolux, in connection with the formal launch in the territory. “Germany is in the driving seat of ...
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DHL Freight launches GoGreen Plus service to decarbonise road transport in Germany
Following the successful introduction of sea and air freight products, DHL Freight clients may now book the GoGreen Plus service for road transport services. GoGreen Plus is a component of the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s medium-term sustainability vision for 2030, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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HyCET research project: Consortium promotes sustainable transport logistics using hydrogen trucks
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) awarded financing for the collaboration research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group in September 2022.