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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Daimler Truck unveils autonomous eCascadia technology demonstrator truck
Daimler Truck has introduced the autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology demonstrator. This innovative truck integrates battery electric drive and integrated autonomous driving for the first time in Daimler Truck’s history.
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Zepp.solutions secures €3 million investment to scale operational capabilities in hydrogen fuel cell industry
Zepp.solution has recently secured a €3 million investment, marking its first external capital injection since its establishment in 2017. This funding, sourced from the Rotterdam Energy Transition Fund and a private investor within the Rotterdam tech community, aims to bolster the company’s operational capabilities to meet the increasing market demands.
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TG Lynes takes Tevva for London deliveries
TG Lynes has announced the addition of a 7.5-tonne electric truck to its fleet. This move positions TG Lynes as one of the first businesses in London to operate such a vehicle, furthering its commitment to sustainable transport.
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Amazon rolls out largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks in Southern California
Amazon is introducing its largest fleet of heavy-duty electric trucks, now operational across Southern California, including the company’s first electric trucks in ocean freight operations. This initiative signifies Amazon’s commitment to investing in electric vehicles, with nearly 50 heavy-duty electric trucks being deployed in the US state, marking the largest ...
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Trafigura adds Greenergy’s Canadian operations to its business following European swoop in March
Trafigura Group Pte Ltd has announced it is acquiring Greenergy’s Canadian supply operations as part of its agreement with Brookfield Asset Management and Brookfield Business Partners.
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AF Blakemore & Son receives first electric truck deliveries as part of electric freightway program
The Electric Freightway programme has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of the first fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) to AF Blakemore & Son, a major player in the UK’s retail and foodservice sectors. This initiative, part of the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), is ...
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Milence to establish second charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles in southern France
Milence is set to open its second charging hub in France, located in Perpignan, in September 2024. This new hub, which is the first greenfield site for Milence in France, aims to provide essential rest and recharge facilities for truck drivers along the A9 highway, a crucial route connecting Southern ...
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Air Products plans hydrogen refueling stations linking Edmonton and Calgary in Alberta, Canada
Air Products has announced its intention to construct a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations connecting Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This initiative aligns with Canada’s climate and energy goals, as well as the 5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge.
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Europa and DPD Netherlands partner to introduce HVO-100 fuel for sustainable transport operations
Europa Road and DPD Netherlands have forged a partnership aimed at enhancing the environmental sustainability of their operations. The collaboration involves the adoption of HVO-100 fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in place of diesel for new routes operated by Europa Road for DPD Netherlands.
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Rhenus Group announces trials of electric and biogas trucks
Rhenus Group has initiated trials to evaluate the feasibility of alternative fuels in regions and traffic segments suitable for these new mobility models. This initiative marks a significant step in Rhenus’ ongoing commitment to sustainability and the decarbonisation of its vehicle fleet.
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Mercedes-Benz Trucks launches eActros 600 on extensive European testing tour
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is embarking on its most comprehensive test run yet, set to take place this summer, featuring its electric flagship, the eActros 600. The initiative will see two nearly production-ready prototypes of the battery-electric long-haul truck traverse more than 20 European countries, covering over 13,000km each with a total ...
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Porsche advances green logistics with electric and synthetic fuel-powered fleet
Porsche is intensifying its efforts to integrate alternative drives into its transport logistics operations. Collaborating with logistics partners, the renowned sports car manufacturer has introduced six new battery electric trucks at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig sites in Germany.
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Centre for Sustainable Road Freight launches Project JOLT for electric HGV trials
John Lewis Partnership along with Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland and Flexible Power Systems have confirmed their participation in in Project JOLT (Joint Operator Logistics Trial), a collaborative initiative aimed at exploring the viability of electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across various sectors in the UK.
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Electra partners with Fluid Transfer Europe for sustainable airport operations
Electra Commercial Vehicles has recently announced a strategic partnership with Fluid Transfer Europe, a prominent French aircraft refueling solutions provider. The collaboration aims to introduce Electra’s range of electric trucks across French airport operations, with plans for broader expansion across Europe.
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Siemens Prototype megawatt charging system successfully delivers 1MW charge in milestone test
Siemens has successfully completed prototype testing of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) successfully delivering a 1MW charge during testing.
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INEOS Inovyn collaborates with Daimler to trial Europe’s first heavy-duty liquid hydrogen truck
INEOS Inovyn is collaborating with Daimler to conduct trials of Europe’s first heavy-duty liquid hydrogen truck. Powered by liquid hydrogen, this vehicle boasts a range of over 1000km and maintains the same payload capacity as conventional diesel trucks.
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Air products secures funding to build two hydrogen refueling stations in North Rhine-Westphalia
Air Products, a leading industrial gases company, has secured funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany to construct two large-scale hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) in Duisburg and Meckenheim. These stations will serve as vital components in ...
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Mack Trucks implements hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to enhance sustainability in vehicle transportation
Mack Trucks has implemented the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as fuel to transport completed Class 8 vehicles off its production line at Lehigh Valley Operations (LVO) in Macungie, Pennsylvania. This decision aligns with Mack’s commitment to sustainability and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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Advancing efficiency and sustainability: The SCALE Project’s impact on automated supply chains
The logistics industry is currently undergoing transformations driven by digitalisation, electrification, and automation. These changes offer promising solutions to numerous challenges faced by the sector. To fully leverage these advancements, it’s crucial to integrate all subsystems effectively. The SCALE project is a new initiative focused on achieving this integration.
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Webfleet introduces EV transition tool to streamline fleet electrification
Webfleet, a fleet management solution by Bridgestone, has unveiled its new EV Transition Tool aimed at aiding businesses in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) or expanding their existing EV fleets. This tool, developed as part of the EV Services Platform, intends to streamline the transition process, facilitating sustainability goals and operational ...