Latest zero carbon energy news – Page 10
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The Battery Electric Truck Trial (BETT)
In June 2021, DAF was awarded funding through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funded by the Department for Transport and delivered by Innovate UK, as part of the Zero Emission Road Freight Competition. The funding is for the deployment and research on the performance of 20 DAF LF Battery ...
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Fortescue unveils prototype 3MW charger for electric and hydrogen haul trucks
Fortescue Metals has unveiled its first prototype of a three-megawatt fast charger as part of its ongoing trials involving electric and hydrogen-powered heavy haulage trucks.
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Motiv introduces Argo, a medium-duty electric truck for the US market
Motiv Power Systems, a seasoned player with 14 years of experience in the electric truck industry, has unveiled a new medium duty truck
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German Cabinet allocates €13.8 billion for E-Mobility funding until 2027
The Federal Cabinet of Germany has given the green light to the draft of the business plan for the “Special Assets Climate and Transformation Fund” (KTF) for the years 2024 and financial projections until 2027
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ITM Power announces agreement for sale of Motive Fuels
ITM Power, a leading player in the hydrogen energy sector, recently revealed a non-binding Heads of Terms agreement for the sale of its subsidiary, Motive Fuels
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PepsiCo has released operational information on the Tesla Semi electric truck
PepsiCo claims a 23% efficiency improvement, compared to diesel, with the new Tesla Semi tractor unit which went into service earlier this year.
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Coles introduces “Sparky” the electric delivery truck to slash emissions
Australia’s retail giant, Coles, has taken a significant stride towards reducing its carbon footprint by unveiling its maiden electric delivery truck, affectionately dubbed “Sparky.”
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Bramble Energy unveils new headquarters with hydrogen innovation hub
In a significant stride towards revolutionising hydrogen fuel cell technology, Bramble Energy, a pioneer in the field, has officially inaugurated its new headquarters in Crawley, West Sussex.
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Cummins secures over $500 million in orders for green hydrogen electrolysers
In its second-quarter results, US manufacturer Cummins announced that its order book for electrolyser systems has surpassed $500 million.
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Top ten US hydrogen hubs competing for $7 billion government funding
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is set to allocate $7 billion of a total $8 billion fund to support six to ten regional hydrogen clusters
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Ford Trucks announces joint-venture with Ballard to develop heavy duty hydrogen fuel cell truck
As part of an EU Horizon Europe ZEFES (Zero Emission Freight EcoSystem) demonstration programme, Ford Trucks and Ballard have announced a partnership which will see Ballard fuel cells powering a Ford vehicle for the trials.
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Chinese truck builder Sany launching battery electric mixer truck for UK
Following its preview at the recent Road Transport Expo truck exhibition, Chinese truck builder Sany will formally launch its new 8x4 truck chassis to customers on 18 August, marking the start of a full product roll out for European customers.
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Nikola secures additional $16.3 million funding for hydrogen refuelling development
Nikola Corporation has now secured total funding of over $58 million to develop its hydrogen infrastructure, particularly open-network hydrogen refueling stations.
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Shell unveils hydrogen pay-per-use for heavy-duty mobility
Shell is making strides in promoting hydrogen as a viable fuel option for heavy-duty transportation.
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Green hydrogen poised to outcompete fossil gas hydrogen by 2030
BloombergNEF (BNEF) the specialist new energy research division of Bloomberg, has unveiled forecast data for the global energy landscape which indicates green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy sources, will be cheaper than fossil gas hydrogen in key markets by 2030.
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Mitsubishi Fuso and Ample partner for battery-swapping technology in electric trucks
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and US-based startup Ample Inc. are collaborating on a pilot project to test battery-swapping technology for electric trucks in Japan.
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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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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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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