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Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs

Amazon has placed an order for more than 140 new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and eight Volvo FM Electrics. The trucks are due to join the online retailer’s UK fleet over the next 18 months to replace similar diesel trucks.

Farming firm trials electric trucks for Sainsbury’s fresh produce

Farming business Strawson has trialled electric HGVs supplied by Voltloader on a contract to supply fresh produce to Sainsbury’s.

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Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck with 450km range to transport dry ice in Germany

A new German logistics initiative has introduced a Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck for transporting dry ice, which is expected to save around 69,000kg of CO₂ per yea compared to a diesel truck.

Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Mack Trucks has announced the addition of 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer locations, bringing its total to 65 EV-certified sites across North America. The expansion now covers 29 states and four Canadian provinces, representing a 23% increase since May 2024.

Renault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter

Renault Trucks has concluded its European roadshow with winter testing of its E-Tech T Diamond Echo electric truck in Finnish Lapland, where the vehicle operated in temperatures as low as -19°C. The final leg comprised a 1,600-kilometre journey between Helsinki and Rovaniemi.

Electric concrete mixer makes Australian debut in Holcim Trial

A trial of Australia’s first road-registered fully electric concrete mixer truck has commenced, marking a significant development in sustainable construction transport.

Daimler Truck’s FUSO delivers 22 electric trucks to Spanish logistics firm

Planway Logística, a logistics provider based in Orense, Spain, has expanded its fleet with 22 all-electric FUSO eCanter trucks, which will now serve in the distribution network of Correos, Spain’s national postal service.

Einride launches Europe’s first daily autonomous freight operations

Swedish technology company Einride has initiated Europe’s first commercial daily autonomous freight operations, partnering with online pharmacy retailer Apotea to transport goods between warehouses in Morgongåva, located approximately 1.5 hours from Stockholm.

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New charging hubs boost electric transport network in Sweden
2025-01-02T11:10:00+00:00
Milence, the commercial vehicle charging joint venture, has opened two new charging facilities in Sweden, expanding its infrastructure along key transport corridors between Stockholm, Malmö and Gothenburg.
Electra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project
2024-12-16T13:31:00+00:00
Electra has participated in the UK’s first megawatt Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charger project, developed in partnership with Islington Council and supported by government funding from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Innovate UK.
Traton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth
2024-12-03T13:37:00+00:00
Traton Charging Solutions, a division of the Traton Group, has completed its first year of operations, expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles across Europe and establishing a strategic partnership with Hubject.

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Mitsubishi Fuso and Japanese university forge hydrogen technology partnership
Mitsubishi Fuso has signed a new hydrogen technology deal with a Japanese university.
bp pulse and Ekoenergetyka collaborate on truck charging solutions across Europe
Charging specialist Ekoenergetyka and bp pulse have announced a strategic partnership to address charging infrastructure challenges for heavy-duty electric vehicles, focusing on developing reliable overnight charging solutions for e-trucks.
Zemo Partnership releases UK roadmap for net zero transport transition
The Zemo Partnership has published a comprehensive Delivery Roadmap for Net Zero Transport, outlining critical policy interventions needed to accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to zero-emission transportation.

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Amazon orders more than 140 new eHGVs

Farming firm trials electric trucks for Sainsbury’s fresh produce

Bradford Council adds electric gritter to fleet

Bed company delivers electric dreams with new Volvo FMs

Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck with 450km range to transport dry ice in Germany

Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Mitsubishi Fuso and Japanese university forge hydrogen technology partnership

Kempower begins pilot deliveries of megawatt charging system

Indian EV charging network launches new fast-charging hub with Finnish technology

Swiss recycling firm rolls out electric truck fleet with solar-powered charging

Renault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter

Electric concrete mixer makes Australian debut in Holcim Trial

Vehicle News

Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck with 450km range to transport dry ice in Germany

Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Renault Trucks completes Arctic testing of electric vehicle in Finnish winter

Electric concrete mixer makes Australian debut in Holcim Trial

Daimler Truck’s FUSO delivers 22 electric trucks to Spanish logistics firm

Einride launches Europe’s first daily autonomous freight operations

Infrastructure news

New charging hubs boost electric transport network in Sweden

Electra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project

Traton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth

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Mitsubishi Fuso and Japanese university forge hydrogen technology partnership

bp pulse and Ekoenergetyka collaborate on truck charging solutions across Europe

Zemo Partnership releases UK roadmap for net zero transport transition