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All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 10
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MT ArticleZero emission truck sales gain momentum in EU, according to latest ICCT figures
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its latest quarterly review of the European Union’s heavy-duty vehicle market, revealing a significant uptick in zero-emission truck sales for the second quarter of 2024.
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MT ArticleFedEx adopts HVO fuel for its linehaul truck fleet in the UK
Federal Express Corporation has announced a transition to biofuels for its linehaul trucks at three UK locations starting this month.The company plans to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in over 170 tractor-trailer combinations across its sites in Parkhouse (80 tractors), Marston Gate (54 tractors), and Atherstone (38 tractors). FedEx has ...
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MT ArticleChinese EV builder Farizon enters European market with Duvenbeck partnership
Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group (Farizon) and European logistics giant Duvenbeck Group have signed a memorandum of cooperation to focus on working together in the European logistics sector. Mike Fan, CEO of Farizon, and Hakan Bicil, CEO of Duvenbeck Group, signed the contract during the IAA Transportation 2024 show ...
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MT ArticleBeer and cider producer Asahi UK introduces Volvo electric truck for London deliveries
Asahi UK has added a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid truck to its London distribution fleet, introducing zero tailpipe emissions to its delivery operations in the capital.
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MT ArticleDutch government unveils €57m boost for electric vehicle charging infrastructure
New subsidy schemes aim to accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics in the Netherlands, offering up to 40% cost coverage for private charging points and support for a nationwide network of public chargers for heavy transport.
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MT Article70 Volvo electric trucks hit Southern California roads in $21.5m government-backed scheme
Volvo Trucks North America has completed the delivery of 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5 million programme funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks and Geodis begin testing ‘Oxygen’ urban electric prototype
Renault Trucks and logistics giant Geodis have initiated a testing phase for ‘Oxygen’, an all-electric truck designed for urban distribution. The prototype will undergo trials in Lyon and Paris until December 2024.
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MT ArticleAll-electric eCanter enters Singapore market
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has introduced its all-electric light-duty eCanter truck to Singapore, delivering the first unit to a local customer. Singapore aims to have all vehicles on its roads running on cleaner energy by 2040; the government has outlined a plan to promote electric vehicle adoption, ...
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MT ArticleCanadian retailer Home Hardware Stores introduces first electric trucks to fleet
Home Hardware Stores, Canada’s largest dealer-owned home improvement retailer, has added two Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its fleet. These are the company’s first zero-tailpipe emission vehicles.
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CommentaryThree minutes with Tesla’s Semi: A fleeting first look
Fresh from the IAA Transportation show, editor of Commercial Motor (CM) magazine and UK jury member for International Truck of the Year Will Shiers gives us his initial thoughts on the enigmatic Tesla Semi. In 2017 Elon Musk introduced the Tesla Semi to the world. With its streamlined cab, and ...
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MT ArticleScotland unveils critical locations for zero-emission HGV charging infrastructure
A new report commissioned by Transport Scotland has identified key locations for charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) across Scotland.
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MT ArticleSteyr Automotive and SuperPanther join forces to develop electric heavy trucks by end of 2025
At IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover last week, Steyr Automotive and SuperPanther announced a partnership to develop electric trucks, with production planned to begin at Steyr Automotive by the end of 2025.
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MT ArticleMagtec reveals hybrid electric systems for military and disaster response vehicles
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is developing hybrid electric drive systems for military logistics support vehicles. The company has presented its technology at the Future Armoured Vehicles Power Systems event in London this week.
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MT ArticleMunich Electrification reveals customised battery management systems for eActros
German EV battery manufacturer Munich Electrification has announced that it is providing Battery Management Systems (BMS) for Daimler Truck’s eActros 300/400.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America adds first EV for its aftermarket parts delivery in Arizona
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has introduced a battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia into its aftermarket operations in Arizona. The vehicle is being operated by the manufacturer’s logistics partner J.B. Hunt Transport to deliver aftermarket parts from DTNA’s parts distribution centre in Phoenix to multiple dealers.
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MT ArticleHVO trial slashes 87 tonnes of carbon in just one month for Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have reported significant carbon emission reductions in the first month of their Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel trial. The initiative, which began as a three-month experiment, has already cut emissions by an impressive 87 tonnes.
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MT ArticleZF’s electric muscle to drive Ford’s next-gen trucks
ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has underlined its status as Europe’s leading producer of electric drives after securing a long-term supplier agreement with Ford Trucks for its upcoming line of electrified trucks.
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MT ArticleTesla stakes out plans for European Semi truck launch
At a packed conference session at the IAA Transportation exhibition in Hannover, Dan Priestley, Senior Manager for the Semi at Tesla, outlined the plans for the US auto maker’s European assault with its heavy-duty truck range, hinting at a 2027 market entry for the truck.
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MT ArticleTata Power and Tata Motors unite to launch 200 EV fast-chargers in key Indian cities
Tata Power EV Charging Solutions and Tata Motors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in major Indian cities.
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MT ArticleReFuels and Green2x forge biomethane partnership to decarbonise UK road transport
ReFuels and Green2x have signed a long-term commercial partnership for biomethane supply and offtake. The agreement aims to support the decarbonisation of the UK road transport sector.