All Battery Electric articles – Page 22
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MT ArticleALDI Nord expands sustainability efforts with addition of 10 electric Volvo trucks
ALDI Nord, a leading supermarket chain, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by integrating ten electric trucks from Volvo Trucks into its fleet.
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MT Article‘Our new electric Volvo is the first of many,’ pledges Knowles Transport
Knowles Transport has bought its first electric truck, a 4x2 Volvo FE that is being used on a local collection and delivery schedule.
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MT ArticleBreakthrough battery technology from Gotion High-Tech set to double electric vehicle range
Gotion High-Tech, a leading Chinese battery cell manufacturer, has unveiled a groundbreaking battery cell that could have a transformative impact on the electric truck industry.
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MT ArticleNew FUSO eCanter battery electric truck makes debut
Daimler Truck has unveiled the Next Generation FUSO eCanter covering the 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes GVW sector.
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MT ArticleAshcourt Group plugs in to Renault with new fleet investment
Waste firm Ashcourt Group has taken on two fully electric 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders after transitioning its van and car fleet over to electric.
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MT ArticleGLS 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
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MT ArticleFrito-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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MT ArticleVolvo 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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MT ArticleScania 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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MT ArticleFapi Motors launches OHM Vehicles’ 3.5-tonne electric light commercial chassis cab
OHM Vehicles, a Singapore-based company, is stepping up to set a new standard for EVs in the light commercial sector. At the 2023 Commercial Vehicle Show, Fapi Motors, a trusted importer and part of Famalco Holdings’ mobility investment portfolio, launched OHM Vehicles and its flagship 3.5-tonne electric light commercial chassis ...
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MT ArticleDesignwerk Technologies AG introduces new LFP battery technology for electric trucks
Designwerk Technologies AG, the Swiss electromobility specialist, has announced the use of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells to power an electric truck starting next year. The LFP technology is the latest addition to Designwerk’s portfolio, and it will be used to supply energy to the all-electric HIGH CAB Semi ...
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MT ArticleEinride makes UK market entry with Walkers crisps
Einride is entering the UK market with a 3-year deal with Walkers crisps, part of Pepsico, to trial its business model between Leicester and Coventry with plans to expand across the country.
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MT ArticleLoblaw turns to Freightliner for its first battery electric truck
Loblaw, a Canadian retailer, has introduced its first heavy-duty fully electric truck in its efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleThe UK’s first all-electric concrete mixer completes successful trial for Tarmac
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions provider, has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham with its all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer.
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MT ArticleMagtec’s 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has secured type approval
Magtec has achieved a noteworthy milestone as its 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has obtained the GB Small Series Approval, a crucial regulatory certification necessary for the vehicle to qualify for the UK government’s plug-in grant. This achievement is a major breakthrough for the UK-based engineering company, as it unlocks ...
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MT ArticleNew technology enables high-power battery charging for electric vehicles
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has advanced inductive power transfer technology to enable high-power battery charging without the use of a human or a robotic arm. A new form of silicon carbide semiconductor, as well as a copper wire as thin as a human hair, have been produced. These ...
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MT ArticleEcobat to build first lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America
EcoBat, the global leader in battery recycling, has announced plans to build its first lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America. The new facility will be located in Casa Grande, Arizona, and will initially produce an estimated 10,000 tons of recycled material per year, with plans to expand capacity to ...
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MT ArticleResearchers Advance High-Performance Solid-State Batteries
A team of researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered a new class of electrolyte materials with improved conductivity, which could enable the development of more powerful solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries have no liquid electrolyte and instead rely on a solid substance to transport lithium ions from ...
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MT ArticleBattery researchers find possible reason for self-discharge
One of the biggest challenges Li-ion batteries face is self-discharge, where they lose their charge even when they are not in use
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MT ArticleTesla Semi deliveries begin in the U.S. after 4-year delay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the Semi in November 2017. Even though deliveries started in North America half a decade later, in December 2022, the electric truck still seems like a novelty, mainly due to production delays and unsatiated curiosity among interested parties regarding its real-world performance.