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ArticleeMotion Fleet and Dynamon forge partnership to accelerate electric fleet adoption
eMotion Fleet and Dynamon, based in the UK, have forged a sales partnership agreement to introduce Dynamon’s fleet optimisation software, ‘ZERO,’ to the Japanese market. The collaboration aims to facilitate the electrification of fleet operations in Japan by offering advanced software solutions.
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ArticleMAN Truck & Bus expands eTruck portfolio ahead of IFAT Trade Fair
MAN Truck & Bus has announced a significant expansion of its eTruck portfolio ahead of the IFAT trade fair.
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ArticleRenault Trucks launches European Tour with electrifying Diamond Echo
Renault Trucks is embarking on a journey across Europe, showcasing its commitment to electric mobility with the introduction of the Diamond Echo, a 100% electric truck.
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ArticleElectra enters the upcycling business with launch of Electra Exchange
As part of its relocation to a new UK facility in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, Electra has announced it will be offering a new service to upcycle internal combustion engined vehicles to battery electric.
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ArticleIndian start-up Tresa Motors lands 1,000 electric truck order from JFK Transporters
Tresa Motors, an Indian commercial vehicle startup focused on medium and heavy-duty electric trucks, has secured a significant pre-order for 1,000 electric trucks from JFK Transporters, a leading logistics company in India.
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ArticleMAN adds hydrogen internal combustion to its carbon zero vehicle line-up
MAN has announced it is introducing a small series of hydrogen combustion engine trucks into uits line-up. The company plans to deliver approximately 200 units to customers in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, and selected non-European countries by 2025.
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ArticleCATL and Yutong unveil long-life battery for commercial vehicles
Chinese battery maker CATL and vehicle builder Yutong are set to introduce a new commercial vehicle battery with a promised 15 year, 1.5 million kilometre life.
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ArticleSany Group introduces hydrogen-powered heavy trucks for sustainable transport in China
Sany has unveiled it will be including hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks in its line-up, along with plans to develop hydrogen production and storage facilities in China.
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ArticleVolta announces European market comeback plans
Following its rescue from administration in December 2023, Volta has made its first public statement of its plans to re-enter the European truck market in 2024.
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ArticleXPO forges ahead with rollout of HVO and electric-powered fleet
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, XPO has rolled out HVO and electric-powered trucks in its 4PL and transport control tower operations, describing it as “an industry first”.
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ArticleScania expands its battery truck range with more axle configurations and increased range
Scania has expanded its range of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) trucks, offering a wider array of solutions tailored to various applications. These additions include two new electric rigid vehicle, a 6x4 double-drive configuration for enhanced traction, and ranges of up to 520 km for 29-tonne trucks.
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ArticleBritish Airways invests millions to enhance ground equipment at Heathrow, aiming for reduced emissions
British Airways has launched a substantial investment programme to modernise its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport, aiming to decrease emissions both in the air and on the ground.
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ArticleREE Automotive’s P7-C electric truck receives CARB certifications, opening doors for sales in California
REE Automotive has announced it has been granted two certifications from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Class 4 P7-C chassis cab vehicle. These certifications include Phase 2 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) certification covering the complete vehicle and the new Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) certification.
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ArticleDaimler Truck begins delivery of Rizon EVs in California
Daimler Truck AG has started deliveries of its electric Rizon trucks in California, marking the initial step in the rollout process. These all-electric trucks, belonging to the US Class 4 and 5 categories, are tailored to meet the needs of various customers.
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ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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ArticleHVS releases details of its hydrogen fuel cell truck’s test track debut
The development of the HVS hydrogen fuel cell truck continues with the company releasing details showing its second test vehicle, X2.0, successfully completing its first trailer pull on the Millbrook test track.
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ArticleVolvo Trucks announces 100 truck order from DFDS
Volvo Trucks has secured an order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS. This acquisition brings DFDS’s Volvo electric truck fleet to a total of 225 trucks, the largest fleet of heavy electric trucks owned by a single company in Europe.
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ArticleDaimler Truck North America rolls out first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 Trucks with PITT OHIO leading the way
Daimler Truck North America has announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks. The eM2 trucks, manufactured at the company’s plant in Portland, Oregon, are being distributed to customers across the country, with PITT OHIO being the first to deploy them.
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ArticleNeill & Brown Global Logistics trials first electric truck with Vertellus EV discovery programme
Humber-based Neill & Brown Global Logistics is embarking on its first trial of a fully electric truck as part of its sustainability efforts. Supplied through Premium Leasing, the vehicle, an 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D rigid, is part of Vertellus’s 3-month EV Discovery programme, including the installation of a DC ...
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ArticleDB Schenker pioneers electric truck adoption in arctic conditions with Fuso eCanter
Two Fuso eCanter trucks have entered the DB Schenker fleet in Finland, where they operate daily in challenging weather conditions near the Arctic Circle. These 7.5-tonne battery-electric trucks are employed for last-mile deliveries in regions like Kuusamo and Oulu, facing deep snow and temperatures as low as -30degC between October ...