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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ArticleVoltera adds two California sites for electric truck charging
Voltera has acquired two new charging infrastructure sites in California, expanding its total portfolio to 22 locations across five states. The sites will serve zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets.
ArticleWebfleet unifies EV fleet and charger management in single platform solution
Webfleet, owned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, has launched EV Charger Monitoring, enabling fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private charging stations through a single platform, regardless of charger brand.
ArticleTata Motors begins delivery of 150 LNG trucks to Clean Green Fuel & Logistics
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun delivering its Prima 5530.S LNG trucks to green fuel retailing and logistics company Clean Green Fuel & Logistics (CGF). The manufacturer has delivered the first batch of an initial 150-truck order, with remaining deliveries scheduled to occur in phases.
ArticleNew German battery research hub set to power path to zero carbon freight future
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has inaugurated its Center for Electrical Energy Storage, featuring over 3,700 square meters of laboratory space dedicated to battery research, including applications for electric vehicles.
ArticleGasum opens seventh liquefied biogas station for heavy transport in Norway
Gasum has opened its seventh liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located in Skui, west of Oslo. The facility, designed to serve logistics companies and long-haul traffic between Oslo and Norway’s west coast, is positioned along the E16 highway.
ArticleMercedes-Benz prepares for eActros 600 electric truck production at German factory
Mercedes-Benz’s Mannheim plant has started manufacturing the front box, a key component for its upcoming eActros 600 electric truck. Series production of the complete vehicle is scheduled to begin at the company’s Wörth plant in late November, with first customer deliveries expected before year-end.
ArticleDHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America deploy hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Illinois
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America have announced plans to add two Nikola-manufactured hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to their fleet in Plainfield, Illinois, marking the first Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to operate daily in the state.
ArticleGoldman Sachs Research predicts battery price decline could accelerate EV market transformation
Electric vehicle battery prices are continuing their downward trend, with new projections indicating a more significant decrease than previously anticipated, according to latest analysis from Goldman Sachs Research.
ArticleDutch waste firm pioneers overhead EV charging for expanding electric truck fleet
Waste management company PreZero is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with 30 new collection trucks across nine locations in the Netherlands. The company is also implementing an innovative overhead charging system, marking a first for the industry in the country.
ArticleDaimler Truck North America delivers 20 electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Beverage Group
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has delivered 20 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a beverage distributor in California. The delivery marks the first phase of RBG’s plan to transition to a zero-emission fleet in California by 2039.
ArticleZF opens advanced 800v test hub to accelerate next-gen EV development
ZF, a global vehicle technology supplier, has launched a new high-voltage testing facility near Solihull, UK, designed to validate 800V electric vehicle systems. The laboratory, partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), will be available for both internal use and third-party testing.
ArticleChargePoint introduces low-cost EV charger for fleets
Charging systems manufacturer ChargePoint Holdings has introduced a new Level 2 commercial electric vehicle charger priced at $699. The CPF50 charger is designed to provide a lower-cost entry point for businesses looking to electrify their fleets.
ArticleMAN delivers first 40-tonne electric truck to customer Dräxlmaier
MAN Truck & Bus has commenced delivery of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The first 40-tonne electric truck was delivered to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig.
ArticleGreen hydrogen partnership unveiled: Lhyfe to fuel KEYOU’s converted truck fleet in Germany
French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and hydrogen truck retrofitter KEYOU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on hydrogen mobility projects in Germany, beginning in the Baden-Württemberg region.
ArticleBMW Leipzig deploys electric trucks for battery production, slashing 9 tonnes of CO2 annually
BMW Group Plant Leipzig has deployed two electric trucks to transport components between its logistics centre and high-voltage battery production facilities. The trucks are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 9 tonnes annually compared to diesel alternatives.
ArticleMercedes-Benz receives major electric truck order from Dutch logistics firm
Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos has placed an order for 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks, expanding their electric fleet to 135 vehicles. The order was finalised at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover last month.
ArticleHyzon obtains quality certification for its fuel cell amid production milestone
Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer, has received ISO 9001:2015 certification for its fuel cell manufacturing, design, and research and development processes. Bureau Veritas issued the certification, which validates the company’s development and production processes meet international quality management standards.
ArticleMilence adds Sweden to its line-up as plans for Europe-wide truck charging network take shape
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler, Traton, and Volvo, has launched its first charging hub for heavy-duty electric vehicles in Sweden. The facility, located in Varberg, marks the company’s entry into the Nordic market and is part of a larger plan to establish 10 such hubs across Sweden.
ArticleTesla Semi “exceeds efficiency expectations” in DHL California trials
DHL Supply Chain USA has recently completed a trial of Tesla’s electric semi-truck, marking a step in the logistics company’s efforts to reduce emissions in its operations.
ArticleMack Defense to present MD6 electric truck at US army exhibition
Mack Defense will showcase its MD6 Electric truck at the upcoming Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., from 14-16 October. The presentation of the electric vehicle highlights the military’s growing interest in electric vehicle technologies for logistics and combat operations.