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ArticleDesignwerk introduces megawatt charging container for commercial vehicles
Designwerk Technologies AG has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio, the “Mega Charger,” a fast charging station in the form of a container designed for commercial vehicles.
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ArticleGermany introduces CO2 toll surcharge to drive decarbonisation shift
Germany has tightened its measures to reduce carbon emissions from trucks with the introduction of a new truck toll CO2 surchage on the the federal highways expected to generate over €30bn in increased tolls.
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ArticleLion Electric announces 10% workforce cut in bid to slash costs
Lion Electric, a Canadian-based electric bus and truck manufacturer, has announced a cost-cutting programme removing 150 jobs from the business in a bid to accelerate the company’s shift to profitability.
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ArticleGreen Finance Institute publishes report to accelerate the shift to net zero trucks
A recent report from the Green Finance Institute calls for immediate measures to electrify HGVs in the UK.
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ArticleMotor Transport Decarbonisation Summit 2023 study visit to Tyseley Energy Park
Delegates to this year’s Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, sponsored by bp, Optimize and Scania, had the opportunity to join a study tour at the Tyseley Energy Park on the day before the main Summit to get under the skin of some of the latest industry developments.
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ArticleCircle K expands Swedish electric truck charging network with 16 new points
Circle K has added 16 heavy-duty vehicle Charging points to its network in Sweden, further enhancing the country’s electric truck charging infrastructure. Located in Hudiksvall, Mantorp, Malmö, Spillepengen, and Bollebygd, these charging stations contribute to Circle K’s growing network of truck charging hubs strategically positioned along key transit routes.
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ArticleScania implements green purchasing requirements to drive supply chain decarbonisation
Scania it is taking a significant step to decarbonise its supply chain with announcement of mandatory purchasing requirements.
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ArticleRenault Trucks starts production of E-Tech T & C electric trucks at its Bourg-en-Bresse factory
Renault Trucks has commenced series production of its heavy-duty electric trucks, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, at it Bourg-en-Bresse factory
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ArticleMilence establishes truck charging hub at key European ports
Milence, a collaborative venture involving Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and Traton, has been selected by the Port of Antwerp-Bruges to construct two heavy-duty charging hubs.
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ArticlePeak time kerbside EV charging costs experience a 13p/kWh increase, AA Reports
Recent data from the AA’s ev Recharge Report indicates a significant increase in the average peak time cost for using slow-charging kerbside electric vehicle (EV) charge points, marking an increase of 13p/kWh.
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ArticleDiageo partners with Zeus to launch HVO trial
Sustainable freight management specialist Zeus has teamed up with multinational beverage company Diageo to launch hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel trials in the UK.
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ArticleSSE Energy Solutions announces plans for first electric HGV charging hub
SSE Energy Solutions is set to establish its inaugural electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) charging hub at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, West Midlands.
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ArticleLifeline for Volta Trucks as Luxor Capital hints at takeover bid
One of the largest creditors of Volta Trucks is thought to be in advanced discussions to buy the UK-based company out of administration. Volta’s administrator, Marcel & Alvarez, declined to comment but Sky News reported that New York-based Luxor Capital Group was closing in on ...
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ArticleCMA reminds EV charge point operators to adhere to competition laws
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has issued a reminder to EV charge point operators and motorway service area operators to adhere to competition laws in infrastructure planning. The CMA’s scrutiny follows investigations into suspected breaches and a competition law case addressing long-term exclusive arrangements. The focus ...
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ArticleDHL to be running entirely on HVO by end of year
As orginally reported in Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has announced a swift and comprehensive shift from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at all its on-site fuelling stations by the end of the next month. This ambitious move is a key component of the company’s decarbonization strategy, aiming to ...
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ArticleHVS launches truck as a service (TaaS) solution, partnering with Zeti and Gravis Capital
In a strategic move towards sustainable transportation, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has revealed a collaborative effort with Zeti and Gravis Capital to launch a Transport as a Service (TaaS) offering for its hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
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ArticleEinride launches first smartcharger station in Sweden
Einride has inaugurated its Smartcharger Station in Rosersberg, Sweden, in collaboration with infrastructure developer Polar Structure. The station marks a crucial step in Einride’s mission to deploy sustainable charging infrastructure for heavy-duty freight on a global scale, focusing on enhancing the driver experience and utilising locally sourced materials for a ...
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ArticleBudget-friendly catayst for hydrogen fuel cells unveiled in Korean
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a cost-effective alternative to platinum catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells. Their breakthrough, reported to be 1,000 times cheaper, involves enhancing the performance of iron- and nitrogen-doped carbon electrodes with phosphine gas treatment.