All articles by Lizzy Hughes – Page 9
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Woolworths New Zealand commits to fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030
Woolworths New Zealand has pledged to transition its entire home delivery truck fleet to electric power by 2030. The announcement is part of the retailer’s 2023 Sustainability Wrap, outlining its progress and commitments in sustainability.
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Westport collaborates with partners to showcase hydrogen-powered transport in Sweden
Westport Fuel Systems, a provider of advanced alternative fuel systems, has successfully completed a heavy transport demonstration in collaboration with KAJ Inrikes and other partners.
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UK allocates over £2 billion to 11 green hydrogen projects in landmark auction
In a move towards bolstering green hydrogen initiatives, the UK government has earmarked more than £2 billion ($2.53 billion) in subsidies for 11 projects spread across England, Wales, and Scotland.
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Hexagon Purus collaborates with Ford Trucks for hydrogen fuel storage system in prototype
Hexagon Purus has entered into a partnership with Ford Trucks to supply a comprehensive hydrogen fuel storage system for the development of a hydrogen-powered truck prototype.
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Symbio inaugurates “SymphonHY” Gigafactory in Lyon, France producing 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells annually
French fuel-cell manufacturer Symbio celebrated the official opening of its SymphonHY gigafactory in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to produce 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells each year.
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Magtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.
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Electric truck with H2 range extender successfully completes tests
In Germany, the Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University has reported successful test results for its prototype electric truck featuring a hydrogen fuel cell range extender.
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Quantron and Hylane collaborate with the launch of new hydrogen fuel cell five-tonner
Quantron is continuing its collaboration with Hylane, launching a new 5.0t hydrogen fuel cell powered truck for the the German market.
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Scania’s new biogas engines offer 5% fuel savings for long-haul operations
Scania has introduced a new line of biogas engines that not only promise a 5% reduction in fuel consumption but also cater to the demands of long-haul operations.
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BJS Haulage starts electric truck trial in collaboration with Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus
BJS Haulage has commenced a trial to assess the viability of electric vehicles within its operations, employing a 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide. Facilitated by Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus, the commercial vehicle contract hire company, the electric truck will operate from BJS Haulage’s West Midlands Hub at Steelpark ...
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Designwerk introduces megawatt charging container for commercial vehicles
Designwerk Technologies AG has unveiled a new addition to its portfolio, the “Mega Charger,” a fast charging station in the form of a container designed for commercial vehicles.
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Germany introduces CO2 toll surcharge to drive decarbonisation shift
Germany has tightened its measures to reduce carbon emissions from trucks with the introduction of a new truck toll CO2 surchage on the the federal highways expected to generate over €30bn in increased tolls.
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Luxor Capital Group rescues Volta from bankruptcy
Volta Trucks, the electric truck manufacturer that filed for bankruptcy in October, has found a buyer in Luxor Capital Group. The New York-based hedge fund, which was both a shareholder and lender to Volta Trucks, has completed the acquisition for an undisclosed sum.
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Lion Electric announces 10% workforce cut in bid to slash costs
Lion Electric, a Canadian-based electric bus and truck manufacturer, has announced a cost-cutting programme removing 150 jobs from the business in a bid to accelerate the company’s shift to profitability.
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Tevva and ElectraMeccanica call a truce on merger fall-out
In a statement issued by Tevva and ElectraMeccanica, on 29 November 2023, both companies have announced they have amicably resolved the litigation surrounding their intended merger.
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Circle K expands Swedish electric truck charging network with 16 new points
Circle K has added 16 heavy-duty vehicle Charging points to its network in Sweden, further enhancing the country’s electric truck charging infrastructure. Located in Hudiksvall, Mantorp, Malmö, Spillepengen, and Bollebygd, these charging stations contribute to Circle K’s growing network of truck charging hubs strategically positioned along key transit routes.
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Scania implements green purchasing requirements to drive supply chain decarbonisation
Scania it is taking a significant step to decarbonise its supply chain with announcement of mandatory purchasing requirements.
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Renault Trucks starts production of E-Tech T & C electric trucks at its Bourg-en-Bresse factory
Renault Trucks has commenced series production of its heavy-duty electric trucks, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, at it Bourg-en-Bresse factory