Latest Projects & Development news – Page 18
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ArticleOPX Logistics cuts emissions with new Thermo King refrigeration units
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has added ten refrigeration units to its fleet in a move aimed at cutting its emissions and helping it acheive its aim of eventually becoming net zero.
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ArticleNo excuse not to electrify fleet, M&H Carriers MD tells haulage industry
As M&H Carriers took delivery of its latest electric van, managing director Fraser MacLean made an impassioned plea this week for other hauliers to start to electrify their fleets to help cut the sectors’ emissions.
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ArticleScania launches new SEK 2 billion venture capital fund
Scania is launching a new investment vehicle, Scania Growth Capital II, following the success of its earlier venture capital fund, Scania Growth Capital I. The new fund will again be managed by East Hill Equity.
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ArticleArrival Founder and CEO, Denis Sverdlov, steps down
Following a strategy U-turn, Arrival Founder and CEO Denis Sverdlov steps down. Swapping roles with chairman of the board Peter Cuneo.
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ArticlePractical advice on the decarbonisation journey from the Logistics UK Delivering Decarbonisation Conference
Delegates attending the Delivering Decarbonisation Conference organised by Logistics UK in November were treated to a packed programme of presentations covering a broad range of topics and practical advice and case studies.
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ArticleHow to get extra cash during your teabreak
In the second part of our focus on the power sector, our market expert Janet Wood explores how commercial vehicle and road freight operators could be making money through smart management of battery capacity.
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ArticleInterview: Daimler Truck’s technology group manager Dr Andreas Gorbach
In this interview, which first appeared in Commercial Motor magazine, Daimler Truck tech expert Dr Andreas Gorbach, discusses strategy and the importance of partnerships to ensure the successful future development of battery and hydrogen fuels.
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ArticleHylane takes first German delivery of Hyundai’s hydrogen fuel cell trucks
German truck rental company, hylane, has taken delivery of the first Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks for service in Europe. The first seven trucks are part of a total of 27 vehicles due to be delivered to Germany straight from the Hyundai plant in South Korea. In the first phase, ...
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ArticleDFDS has introduced its first electric truck to its fleet as it steps to sustainability
DFDS has taken delivery of its first battery electric Volvo truck, one of an order for 125 as the logistics giant rolls out its green corridor of logistics operations.
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ArticleUltra Low Emission Zone is expanding from 29 August 2023 across all London boroughs
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded over all London Boroughs on August 29, 2023, the Mayor of London has announced. This marks a significant widening of the charging zone and will apply to cars, motorbikes, vans and specialist vehicles up to 3.5t GVW. Trucks, vans and heavy ...
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ArticleCoca-Cola adds 30 Renault Trucks electric vehicles to its Belgium fleet for local deliveries
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) will start using 30 electric trucks to make last mile deliveries to local customers in Belgium. The first five vehicles have started deliveries in the Antwerp area.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks sets 2026 date for 100% electrification of deliveries to Wörth truck plant
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has set its suppliers and contractors a challenging target of electrifying 100% of the delivery traffic to its main truck plant by the end of 2026. The truck builder is working with logistics service providers and freight forwarders that serve the largest factory on a regular basis, to ...
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ArticleScania offers a green bond to fund future electrification investment
Scania issued another green bond, this time for SEK 3 billion, to fund its ongoing investments in electrification. The revenues will be utilised to further investment in battery-electric vehicle research. The bond’s high demand demonstrates that the capital market actively supports Scania’s goal of leading the transition to a more ...
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ArticleNextETRUCK is a new EU-funded initiative aimed at decarbonising vehicle fleets
NextETRUCK is an EU-funded worldwide initiative that brings together many e-mobility players that are leading the way in the decarbonisation process. NextETRUCK operates three real-world demonstrations in Istanbul, Barcelona, and Utrecht between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2025.
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ArticleLatest study calls for greenhouse gas-based fuel duty to reduce emissions in ‘hard-to-electrify’ heavy vehicles
A new Zemo Partnership study illustrates how a greenhouse gas-based fuel duty structure could incentivise the use of low-carbon renewable fuels in difficult-to-electrify transportation applications and speed the transition to net zero emissions.
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ArticleT&E study claims running a truck on e-diesel costs 47% more than running a BEV truck
E-fuels for trucks are expensive, scarce, and less environmentally friendly, according to a recent study by Transport & Environment (T&E).
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ArticleIndustry veteran, Bruce Kurtt, joins the Nikola team to lead truck sales and service
Bruce Kurtt has joined Nikola Corporation’s leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations, the company has announced. Kurtt will report to Nikola President and CEO Michael Lohscheller and will be in charge of all commercial activities for Nikola, including sales, sales operations, dealer assistance and connections, ...
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ArticleBath proposes ban on Euro-VI trucks to drive zero-emission vehicle take-up
In announcing the opening of a consultation to charge Euro VI vehicles over 12-tonne GVW for entering its clean air zone, Bath and North East Somerset Council (BNESC) has signalled its intent to drive a shift to low and zero-emission vehicles. The decision to open the consultation was agreed at ...
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ArticleVertellus offers short-term rental rate for electric trucks
Vertellus, a new commercial vehicle contract hire firm, has launched its EV Discovery Programme to assist operators with adoption of carbon zero vehicles.
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ArticleCummins and Tata Motors collaborate to accelerate the introduction of zero-emission commercial vehicles in India
Cummins and Tata Motors have agreed to work on the design and development of low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and battery electric vehicle systems. Tata and Cummins MoU Memorandum of Understanding signed between Tata and ...