All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 23
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MT ArticleVisiongain Reports: Hydrogen fuelling stations market projected to grow at 25.6% CAGR by 2034
Visiongain has released a comprehensive report titled “Hydrogen Fuelling Stations Market Report 2024-2034,” providing forecasts and analyses covering various aspects of the global hydrogen fuelling stations market. The report delves into types of stations, sizes, technologies, applications, regional market analysis, leading companies, and the impact of COVID-19.
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MT ArticleGovernment announces successful bidders of North East hydrogen transport hub
Plans in the North East to trial the first 19-tonne rigid truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells is one of a group of projects awarded government funds to transform road transport.
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MT ArticleSerco upcycles bin lorries in push for clean waste collections
As reported in sister title Motor Transport, Serco is piloting electric waste recycling wagons in Hampshire after two of its diesel fleet were ‘upcycled’ to cleaner versions.
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MT ArticleNikola Opens first HYLA hydrogen refueling station for Class 8 trucks
Nikola Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its first HYLA high-pressure modular refueling station in Southern California, marking a significant step in establishing a comprehensive hydrogen refueling network for Class 8 trucks.
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MT ArticleEinride launches North America’s largest electric freight charging site in Los Angeles
Einride has unveiled its first US Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California. Featuring 65 chargers with the capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles daily, this site stands as the largest operational charging site for electric heavy-duty freight in North America so far.
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MT ArticleABB E-mobility and MAN showcase megawatt charging for trucks
ABB E-mobility and MAN have successfully demonstrated the potential of megawatt charging for electric trucks with the premiere of their Megawatt Charging System (MCS). This demonstration, which took place at MAN’s development centre in Munich, marked the first public showcasing of the MCS technology in Germany.
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MT ArticleHVS releases details of its hydrogen fuel cell truck’s test track debut
The development of the HVS hydrogen fuel cell truck continues with the company releasing details showing its second test vehicle, X2.0, successfully completing its first trailer pull on the Millbrook test track.
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CommentaryThe challenge of including load factors into carbon reporting
Building load factors into a fleet’s carbon reporting is essential if the report is to properly measure carbon reduction progress. But as Stephen Fitter, from Focus Net Zero explains, calculating it is not without complication…
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MT ArticleScotland unveils HGV Decarbonisation Pathway to accelerate net zero transition
Scotland’s truck sector is taking strides towards decarbonisation with the unveiling of the HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. This comprehensive plan, developed by senior leaders from various sectors over 18 months, outlines key actions to facilitate the transition of the sector to net zero emissions.
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MT ArticleGregory Group sets Net Zero Emissions Target for 2038
Gregory Group has announced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2038. This ambitious target reflects the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability and its recognition of the significant environmental impact of the transport sector.
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MT ArticleBiden-Harris Administration unveils national strategy for zero-emission freight corridors
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, marking a significant milestone in efforts to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks across the United States.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks announces 100 truck order from DFDS
Volvo Trucks has secured an order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS. This acquisition brings DFDS’s Volvo electric truck fleet to a total of 225 trucks, the largest fleet of heavy electric trucks owned by a single company in Europe.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America rolls out first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 Trucks with PITT OHIO leading the way
Daimler Truck North America has announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks. The eM2 trucks, manufactured at the company’s plant in Portland, Oregon, are being distributed to customers across the country, with PITT OHIO being the first to deploy them.
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MT ArticleTruck upcycler Lunaz Applied Technologies goes into administration
A business restructure at Lunaz Group has seen the company appoint administrators at its three-year-old commercial vehicle upcycling business.
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MT ArticleHyundai Motor and Iveco Group strengthen partnership to explore electric heavy-duty trucks
Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have announced an expansion of their partnership aimed at advancing innovation in the commercial electric heavy-duty trucks for European markets.
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MT ArticleNeill & Brown Global Logistics trials first electric truck with Vertellus EV discovery programme
Humber-based Neill & Brown Global Logistics is embarking on its first trial of a fully electric truck as part of its sustainability efforts. Supplied through Premium Leasing, the vehicle, an 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D rigid, is part of Vertellus’s 3-month EV Discovery programme, including the installation of a DC ...
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MT ArticleChargePoint partners with Iveco to simplify commercial EV rental and charging
ChargePoint has announced an agreement with Iveco, through it’s GATE initiatitive, to offer hassle-free charging solutions tailored to manage commercial EV fleets.
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MT ArticleScania starts autonomous hub-to-hub transport deployment
Scania is embarking on a development in autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions with the launch of its Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. As part of the Traton Group, Scania is teaming up with US-based Plus to integrate its Level 4 autonomous SuperDrive technology stack into Scania and other Traton Group vehicles.
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MT ArticleSurecam partners with Optimize to enhance fleet safety and efficiency
Surecam, a fleet safety specialist, has recently partnered with Optimize, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go optimization solutions, to offer an integrated solution aimed at enhancing driver safety and route compliance for fleet operators. This collaboration is expected to not only improve safety measures but also lead to cost reduction, increased ...
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CommentaryExamining the low carbon energy hierarchy of needs
As regular readers will know, we’ve been on a bit of a rollercoaster over recent weeks on the thorny subject of renewable fuels. Zemo’s lifecycle analysis report in January highlighted some significant greenhouse gas emission reductions on its per litre comparisons with diesel and since then, the ...