Grace Salter
Having completed her Masters degree in International Relations, Grace has joined Freight Carbon Zero as our lead researcher gathering insights and intelligence around the specialist topic of road frieght and commercial vehicle decarbonisation.
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ArticleHexagon Purus enters long-term partnership with Hino Trucks to produce zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in the United States
Hexagon Purus and Hino Motors Sales USA have entered into a distribution agreement where Hexagon Purus will manufacture and produce complete battery electric heavy-duty trucks for the US market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network. The trucks will be based on Hino’s XL 4x2 truck chassis ...
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Greenergy and Hydrogenious LOHC have agreed a joint study to develop a commercial-scale green hydrogen supply from Canada to the UK
Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Greenergy have agreed to collaborate on a pre-feasibility study to develop a commercial-scale hydrogen supply chain, aimed at shipping low-cost green hydrogen from Canada to the UK.
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Nottingham install UK’s largest Vehicle-to-Grid project that is compatible with electric commercial vehicles
Nottingham City Council and Connected Energy have cooperated on the CleanMobilEnergy pilot, a large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project. The installation of solar panels, battery storage, and 40 bi-directional EV chargers at Nottingham City Council’s Eastcroft Depot seeks to cut carbon and energy expenses for the council.
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Martin Hofmann to join Volta Trucks as Chief Technology and Information Officer
Dr. Martin Hofmann has been appointed as the Chief Technology and Information Officer of Volta trucks. Hofmann is a highly experienced executive who previously held the position of Senior Vice President at Salesforce and Group Chief Information Officer at the Volkswagen Group.
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Ideanomics begins manufacturing zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s technology for caltrans
Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), has announced that manufacturing has begun on 18 zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s electric and hybrid electric propulsion kits. The California-based Global Environmental Products (GEP) will manufacture and deliver the sweepers to the California Department ...
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Scania develops hybrid engine for airport fire truck in collaboration with Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau
Scania has developed a hybrid solution in collaboration with chassis manufacturer Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH, to provide zero-emission drive capabilities for airport fire trucks. The solution combines a diesel-electric power system that reduces emissions and cuts crash site response times, meeting strict aviation industry requirements.
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EU provides funding for hydrogen and charging infrastructure across Europe
The European Union (EU) has pledged to provide €189 million to fund the construction of 2,000 new charging points and 63 hydrogen refuelling stations along the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) for cars, trucks and buses. The funding will support 26 projects across 12 EU member states, selected according to the ...
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The EU project EMPOWER has begun with the development of two zero emissions trucks
EMPOWER, a European research project, was recently launched. The AIT (Austrian Institute of Technology) will conduct research in a world-class collaboration over the next three years to produce two flexible, modular, and scalable emission-free heavy-duty vehicles weighing 40 tonnes or more. Both trucks are powered by an electric motor. Although ...
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Volvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck, the FE electric, to Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to the refuse collection company Arma in Morocco, making it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.
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Rivian negotiates with Amazon to lift exclusivity clause amid lower-than-expected orders
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker, is reportedly in talks with Amazon to lift the exclusivity clause in their agreement. The clause, which dates back to 2019, grants Amazon the exclusive right to purchase Rivian’s electric delivery vans until 2030. However, due to lower-than-expected orders, Rivian is seeking to sell ...
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Hyliko chooses Atawey for its first mobile hydrogen charging station in Paris
Fuel cell vehicle producer Hyliko, has signed its first hydrogen charging station rental contract with Atawey. The contract was signed at the Hyvolution exhibition, held in early February, and means fuelling supplier Atawey will provide a mobile hydrogen station in the Paris region in September 2023.
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Struggling EV Developer Arrival Secures $300 Million from Westwood Capital
Arrival, the British electric vehicle (EV) developer, has received a $300 million injection from Westwood Capital, a move that could potentially give the company a lifeline to pull through the year.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks test eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 in minus 25 Celsius temperatures
Mercedes-Benz Trucks recently conducted winter tests in Rovaniemi, Finland, to test the endurance of its eActros LongHaul and eActros 300 battery-electric trucks, as well as the conventionally powered Actros L with diesel engine. The tests were conducted under extreme weather conditions, including snow, ice, and temperatures as low as minus ...
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Designwerk Technologies, a Swiss corporation, is increasing its market position in Europe with a Swedish expansion
Designwerk Technologies AG, a Swiss electromobility specialist, has expanded its market position in Europe by offering mobile fast chargers for commercial vehicles in Sweden through its new sales partner, Svensk Fordonsladdning. The mobile DC fast charging solutions from Designwerk provides fast and stable charging cycles with power ranging from 22 ...
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Scania has deployed its own electric truck in logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje
Scania has recently implemented an electric Scania truck in its inbound logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje, marking one of Scania’s first electrified inbound transports in Europe.
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DHL Supply Chain Introduces UK’s First Fully Electric Volvo Heavy Duty Tractor Units
DHL Supply Chain has announced the introduction of the UK’s first fully electric Volvo heavy-duty tractor units. The four Volvo FM electric trucks are designed for high-capacity deliveries operating at 40 tonnes and directly replace diesel vehicles on a range of activities. Featuring Volvo’s largest 540kWh battery which provides 666hp, ...
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CEVA Logistics, ENGIE, and SANEF partner to launch ECTN Alliance, creating a low-carbon truck terminal network for Europe
CEVA Logistics, ENGIE, and SANEF have partnered to create the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance) in a bid to tackle climate change. The Alliance aims to reduce the carbon footprint of road freight transport by building and operating a network of low-carbon energy truck terminals across Europe’s motorways.
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Mack Trucks introduces MD Electric, its first medium-duty electric truck
Mack Trucks, one of the leading manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks in the world, has unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the Mack MD Electric, at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MD Electric is Mack’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the ...
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Hino Trucks has announced the addition of electric vehicles to its product line in the US
HINO Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, has announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles (EVs). During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, the company revealed plans to offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and ...
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Volta Trucks has obtained European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its all-electric Volta Zero
Volta trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of all-electric commercial vehicles, has achieved another significant milestone on its journey to production. The company has announced it has received the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
