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Ireland planning wind farm and hydrogen electrolyser to support truck decarbonisation
Mercury Renewables (Carrowleagh) has applied for planning permission for a wind farm and associated hydrogen electrolyser in Ireland with the aim of meeting Ireland’s need to decarbonise heavy transport.
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VMC launches first Class 3 EVs and is now planning a Canadian distribution network
Canadian electric truck manufacturer Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) has introduced its first Class 3 electric trucks and is now working on establishing a nationwide distribution network in Canada.
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Tevva links with Alltruck for aftersale support on its zero emission trucks
UK manufacturer Tevva has recently announced a new partnership with after sales specialist Alltruck to provide roadside assistance and fleet management services for its 7.5 tonne battery-electric vehicles.
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TG Lynes plans fleet-wide shift to HVO fuel
Heating and plumbing materials supplier TG Lynes revealed its intention to transition its entire fleet to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel.
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Lion Electric opens largest US facility for electric commercial vehicles
The Lion Electric Company has officially opened its 900,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Joliet, Illinois. This facility is the largest all-electric plant in the US dedicated to the production of medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
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Scania secures record-breaking truck order in the UK
Scania has achieved a significant milestone with one of its largest single European truck orders, marking the UK’s largest battery-electric truck order to be fulfilled within a calendar year.
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Anticipated 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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WattEV opens a public truck charging depot at Long Beach Port
WattEV marked the opening of its first-ever public truck charging depot at the Port of Long Beach, California. Unlike typical megawatt charging depots, which are typically restricted to specific fleets, WattEV’s new facility welcomes all users.
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UK economy to benefit from £1.4 billion boost as longer lorries hit the roads
The UK government has introduced legislation allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on the country’s roads,
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First of the Einride electric trucks go on the road in the UK
Following the announcement of Einride’s UK market entry in April 2023, with Walkers Crisps, the first two vehicles have now entered service.
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Westminster city council invests £20 million in UK’s largest electric waste collection fleet
Westminster City Council and Veolia have unveiled an ambitious plan for the full-scale rollout of the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet
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Volvo Group reports strong growth in battery electric truck deliveries, but order intake cools
In the first half of 2023, the Volvo Group posted a 253% growth in electric truck deliveries compared to the same period last year. The Group delivered a total of 1,442 electric trucks during this time.
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Farizon Auto secures $600 million investment for business expansion
Chinese automotive giant Geely’s truck subsidiary, Fartizon Auto, has raised $600 million in its Series-A funding round to drive product development and business expansion beyond China
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West Coast States unite to create extensive zero-emission truck fuelling network
Oregon, along with Washington and California, is taking significant steps to create a robust zero-emission truck fuelling network along the West Coast.
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DAF Trucks introduces new generation trucks optimised for 100% HVO
DAF Trucks is taking significant steps towards reducing CO₂ emissions by preparing its combustion engines to utilise new eco-friendly fuels.
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Tata Group to establish battery factory in the UK
Tata Motors, part of the Tata Group, has announced plans to build its first battery cell factory outside of India in the United Kingdom. The British government has officially confirmed the decision.
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Lion Electric secures funding for North American expansion
Lion Electric, a prominent North American electric utility vehicle manufacturer, has successfully raised $142 million to support its expansion plans in Canada and the United States.
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ReFuels expands biomethane network with new station in Corby
ReFuels N.V., a leading supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles, has opened its 12th public access Bio-CNG refueling station in Corby, Northamptonshire.
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Royal Mail shifts to renewable fuel HVO for HGVs as electric alternatives await development
Royal Mail is replacing diesel fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in some of its truck fleet as a renewable alternative. HVO is a biofuel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and does not require any modifications to engines or fuelling infrastructure.
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Formula 1 and DHL introduce Biofueled trucks for European races in 2023
Formula 1 and its Official Logistics Partner, DHL, have announced the introduction of biofueled trucks for the European races of the 2023 season.