Lizzy Hughes
With a newly acquired undergraduate degree in Geography and a passion for topics relating to sustainability, I am thrilled to join the team as a research assistant. My role involves gathering valuable information on road freight and commercial vehicle decarbonisation, contributing to cutting-edge research in this crucial field.
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BorgWarner, Goodman Group, Windrose EV Trucks, and Decathlon collaborate on Mega-Watt Charger
BorgWarner, Goodman Group, Windrose EV trucks, and Decathlon have joined forces to collaborate on the development of one of the world’s fastest mega-watt chargers.
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REE 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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Daimler 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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Visiongain Reports: Hydrogen fuelling stations market projected to grow at 25.6% CAGR by 2034
Visiongain has released a comprehensive report titled “Hydrogen Fuelling Stations Market Report 2024-2034,” providing forecasts and analyses covering various aspects of the global hydrogen fuelling stations market. The report delves into types of stations, sizes, technologies, applications, regional market analysis, leading companies, and the impact of COVID-19.
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Nikola Opens first HYLA hydrogen refueling station for Class 8 trucks
Nikola Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its first HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant step in establishing a comprehensive hydrogen refueling network for Class 8 trucks.
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Einride launches North America’s largest electric freight charging site in Los Angeles
Einride has unveiled its first US Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California. Featuring 65 chargers with the capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles daily, this site stands as the largest operational charging site for electric heavy-duty freight in North America so far.
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ABB E-mobility and MAN showcase megawatt charging for trucks
ABB E-mobility and MAN have successfully demonstrated the potential of megawatt charging for electric trucks with the premiere of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS). This demonstration, which took place at MAN’s development centre in Munich, marked the first public showcasing of the MCS technology in Germany.
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HVS 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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Scotland unveils HGV Decarbonisation Pathway to accelerate net zero transition
Scotland’s truck sector is taking strides towards decarbonisation with the unveiling of the HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. This comprehensive plan, developed by senior leaders from various sectors over 18 months, outlines key actions to facilitate the transition of the sector to net zero emissions.
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Gregory Group sets Net Zero Emissions Target for 2038
Gregory Group has announced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2038. This ambitious target reflects the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability and its recognition of the significant environmental impact of the transport sector.
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Biden-Harris Administration unveils national strategy for zero-emission freight corridors
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, marking a significant milestone in efforts to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks across the United States.
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Volvo 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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Daimler 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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Hyundai Motor and Iveco Group strengthen partnership to explore electric heavy-duty trucks
Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have announced an expansion of their partnership aimed at advancing innovation in the commercial electric heavy-duty trucks for European markets.
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Neill & 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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Scania starts autonomous hub-to-hub transport deployment
Scania is embarking on a development in autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions with the launch of its Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. As part of the Traton Group, Scania is teaming up with US-based Plus to integrate its Level 4 autonomous SuperDrive technology stack into Scania and other Traton Group vehicles.
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Surecam partners with Optimize to enhance fleet safety and efficiency
Surecam, a fleet safety specialist, has recently partnered with Optimize, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go optimization solutions, to offer an integrated solution aimed at enhancing driver safety and route compliance for fleet operators. This collaboration is expected to not only improve safety measures but also lead to cost reduction, increased ...
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BP Pulse acquires Ashford truck stop
BP Pulse, the electric vehicle charging brand of BP, has recently acquired the freehold of Ashford International Truckstop in Kent, one of Europe’s largest truck stops. This acquisition is part of BP Pulse’s strategic initiative to establish a Europe-wide network of electric truck (EV) charging infrastructure.
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North Rhine-Westphalia invests €20 million in hydrogen truck refueling stations expansion
The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, has allocated €20 million ($21.85 million) to five companies for the establishment of seven new hydrogen refuelling stations (HRSs) designated for trucks.
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Milence announces its first electric truck charging hub in France
Milence has announced its third public truck charging facility in Europe, this time in Heudebouville, within the logistics district south of Rouen, France. The hub occupies a strategic geographical position, positioned midway between Paris and Le Havre.