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ArticleEU 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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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. The ...
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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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New technology enables high-power battery charging for electric vehicles and ferries
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has advanced inductive power transfer technology to enable high-power battery charging without the use of a human or a robotic arm. A new form of silicon carbide semiconductor, as well as a copper wire as thin as a human hair, have been produced. These ...
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Jet H2 Energy to build 10 hydrogen truck refuelling stations by 2024
Jet H2 Energy, a joint venture of H2 Energy Europe and Phillips 66, plans to build its first 10 hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany and Denmark, with a total of 250 stations planned for Germany, Austria, and Denmark.
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Scania prove electric trucks have no limits as they deploy temporary charging stations in Swedish ski town
Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is taking steps to promote sustainable transportation with electric trucks in the country. During the winter holiday weeks of 13 February to 10 March, Scania will use electric trucks to distribute goods to shops, restaurants, and cafes in the Swedish mountain town of Åre. However, the ...
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Logistics UK say new electric chargepoint funding must provide space for commercial use
The UK Government’s recent announcement of £56 million funding to increase the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charge points is a significant step towards achieving Net Zero emissions. However, according to Logistics UK, the leading UK logistics trade association, any new public charge point installation and infrastructure must provide adequate ...
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Hitachi Energy wins first electric truck fleet charging infrastructure order in UAE
Hitachi Energy announced that it has won an order to supply the first charging infrastructure for electric truck fleets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Admiral Global DMCC, an e-mobility and energy solutions provider, awarded the order to Hitachi Energy, which will make it possible for commercial truck fleets to ...
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bp Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited to build electrolyser capacity to serve transport fleets
BP Aberdeen Hydrogen Energy Limited, a joint venture between bp and Aberdeen City Council, has announced it is seeking tenders for hydrogen electrolyser and compression, storage, and dispensation equipment. The joint venture aims to produce the first hydrogen fuel by the third quarter of 2024, which will fuel 25 buses ...
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Kempower to produce truck charging stations in North Carolina
Kempower Corporation, a provider of DC charging technology based in Finland, has announced its plans to set up an electric vehicle (EV) charging station production facility in North Carolina, United States. This new facility is expected to create approximately 300 new jobs in the state and will have a planned ...
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InoBat and Gotion sign agreement to establish joint battery plant
Battery manufacturers, InoBat and Gotion High-Tech, have joined forces with a non-binding agreement to examine the possibility of constructing a joint battery factory in Europe. The agreement considers other areas of cooperation as well, but the joint battery factory is the highlight of the agreement, with its annual production capacity ...
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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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bp pulse has announced the launch of Europe’s first charging corridor for eTrucks
bp pulse has announced the opening of Europe’s first charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks.
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Designwerk Technologies is developing a megawatt truck charging system
Designwerk Technologies AG is developing a brand-new megawatt charging system. It has been intended to charge e-trucks in 45 minutes or less. The partnership-based pilot project’s goal is to create e-trucks capable of long-distance travel while reducing the load on power networks. A new charging standard for big commercial vehicles ...
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New consortium, Nimbnet, to build truck charging network in Sweden
Nimbnet, a new Swedish charging station operator, and Virta, a Finland-based worldwide charging platform and end-to-end solution provider, are co-operating to establish a charging network for electric trucks.
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The Oslo Municipality releases initial funding for installation of fast chargers for trucks
The funding will go toward the construction of 28 fast chargers for electric trucks and buses in Oslo. The development efforts are overseen by the players St1 and Fastcharge.
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The Volvo Group and Pilot Company collaborate to build charging network in North America
The Volvo Group and Pilot Co. have signed a letter of Intent to establish a nationwide public charging network to assist the expansion of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
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ICCT white paper explores charging solutions for battery-electric trucks
The International Council on Clean Transportation has published a white paper that gives an overview of alternatives to plug-in charging for battery-electric vehicles, as well as their cost and timescale for deployment.
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Element 2 and Tower Group in deal to roll out hydrogen refuelling stations for HGVs in South West
Plans to roll out a UK-wide network of refuelling stations for hydrogen-powered HGVs by 2027 moved a step closer this week with the creation of a partnership between hydrogen refuelling firm Element 2 and hydrogen producer Tower Group.
