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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ArticlePepsiCo finally reveals its fleet of Tesla semi trucks
PepsiCo has unveiled its new fleet of 18 Tesla Semi, Class 8 all-electric semi trucks, which will be used at the company’s Sacramento bottling plant.
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Ohmium granted $250 million to increase clean hydrogen electrolyzer production
The funding secured by Ohmium to increase the production of machines that produce clean hydrogen is a significant milestone for the industry and a step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Daimler Truck introduces RIZON: a new line of electric trucks for the US medium-duty market
Daimler Truck has announced the launch of RIZON, a new line of electric trucks rebranding its Fuso truck range for the US market.
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Volta Trucks collaborates with NEoT Green Mobility to support trucks as a service
Volta Trucks has partnered with NEoT Green Mobility to develop the financing solutions for its Truck as a Service lease agreements.
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GLS Canada Embarks on a greener future with electric truck order
Montreal-based GLS Canada has taken a step towards achieving its zero-emissions goal by 2045 with the purchase of four Lion6 100% electric trucks, designed, developed and built in Canada. The move will replace diesel trucks operated by the company, with two vehicles used in Quebec and the other two in ...
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Frito-Lay accelerates sustainability goals with 700 electric delivery vehicles in the US
With its recent announcement to deploy more than 700 electric delivery cars in the US by the end of 2023, Frito-Lay, America’s top food business, is taking steps towards a more sustainable future.
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Volvo VNR electric trucks enter service with Coca-Cola Canada to drive carbon reduction plans
Volvo Trucks North America today announced Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited (Coke Canada Bottling) is acquiring six Volvo VNR Electric trucks, as part of a pilot programme to service its iconic ‘Red Fleet’ customer delivery routes throughout the Greater Montreal Area.
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Scania signs a contract for its first electric truck in Mexico
Grupo Bimbo, a global food corporation based in Mexico, has ordered seven electric vehicles, making it the first Scania electric truck fleet in the region.
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Toyota’s fuel cell powertrain kit certified “zero-emission” by California
Toyota’s heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain kit has been granted a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) Executive Order by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), allowing qualified heavy-duty truck manufacturers to be eligible for incentives. The kit includes hydrogen fuel storage tanks, fuel cell stacks, batteries, electric motors and transmission.
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Europe’s first zero-carbon hydrogen plant from waste plastic by renewable energy firm.
Renewable energy company, Newton Energi, has taken a step towards tackling plastic waste and reducing carbon emissions by submitting plans for Europe’s first zero-carbon plant that will convert waste plastic into hydrogen fuel.
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Westgass and Quantron partner to deploy hydrogen trucks in Nordic countries.
Quantron and Westgass Hydrogen are teaming up to introduce hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the Nordic countries. The German e-mobility firm will provide the FCEV trucks, while the Norwegian hydrogen distributor will supply the fuel.
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Innovative hydrogen distribution and storage trailer from Hydrexia
Hydrexia Energy Technology has unveiled an innovative solution that addresses the bottlenecks of hydrogen storage and distribution. The company’s newly launched Metal Hydride (MHx) solid-state hydrogen storage and distribution trailer uses a magnesium-based alloy for hydrogen storage, enhancing transportation safety and distance while reducing costs.
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Kellas Midstream and RWE team up for major green hydrogen project on Teesside
Kellas Midstream and RWE are assessing plans to launch a “gigawatt-scale” green hydrogen production facility on Teesside. The collaboration aims to leverage existing infrastructure and contribute to the UK’s target hydrogen production by 2030. The project is expected to attract further investment in green energy, create skilled green jobs, and ...
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Pure Hydrogen will unveil Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor unit at Brisbane Truck Show
The Taurus, Australia’s first hydrogen fuel cell tractor unti, will make its premiere on May 18 at the Brisbane Truck Show thanks to Pure Hydrogen, an Australian hydrogen technology business.
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Scania and Northvolt develop a battery cell that can power trucks for 1.5 million kilometers
The creation of a lithium-ion battery cell by Scania and Northvolt is expected to enable heavy electric vehicles to travel 1.5 million kilometres with the same battery pack.
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Volta starts full series production of the all-electric Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, the new all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the start of production of its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero at ithe Steyr Automotive factory, in Steyr, Austria.
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Walmart teams up with Cummins and Chevron to debut first 15-litre natural gas engine
The first 15-litre compressed natural gas (CNG) engine on North American roads, Walmart, Cummins, and Chevron are taking steps towards their goal of zero-emissions transportation.
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ZF’s CeTrax Lite electric drive enters series production
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has announced that its new CeTrax lite electric central drive has entered series production, marking a significant milestone in the company’s “Next Generation Mobility” strategy and commitment to decarbonisation of the industry.
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Enova introduces initiative to promote mobile charging stations and emission-free building equipment in Norway
Enova has unveiled two programmes aimed at reducing emissions in the construction industry. These initiatives are designed to promote the adoption of emission-free construction machinery and mobile charging stations to power them, as part of efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable practices in the construction sector.
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India plans $2 billion incentive scheme to promote green hydrogen fuel production
India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2 billion scheme set to begin before the end of June, a top government official said.
