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All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 28
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MT ArticleQuantron makes UK entry with hydrogen vehicle deployment in the UK’s Tees Valley
Novuna Vehicle Solutions, a major fleet leasing provider in the UK and advocate for zero-emission vehicles, has secured funding exceeding £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) consortium which will see Quantron making its debut in the UK.
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MT ArticleXos and ElectraMeccanica announce merger
Xos and ElectraMeccanica have announced a definitive arrangement agreement for Xos to acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of ElectraMeccanica in an all-stock transaction.
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MT ArticleSiemens AG scoops up Heliox for enhanced electric vehicle charging solutions
Siemens AG has successfully acquired Heliox, a leading provider of DC fast charging solutions specialising in eBus and eTruck fleets, as well as passenger vehicles.
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MT ArticleIMC rejects battery-electric vehicles and opts for hydrogen-powered Nikola trucks
IMC, a leading US logistics firm specialising in container transport, has placed a $22-million order for 50 Nikola fuel-cell trucks. The decision comes after a two-year test indicated battery electric vehicles weren’t suitable for the company’s operations in California, Arizona, and Nevada.
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CommentaryScoping out the future
We’ve spent a bit of time over the past few weeks scratching away at the topic of non-financial reporting. We’ve been asked to speak at a couple of conferences and deliver a short “introduction to decarbonisation” training course for an organisation and figured we needed to know ...
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MT ArticleBridgestone and Webfleet launch “game changing” ev Services Platform
As orginally reported on our sister publication Motor Transport, Bridgestone and Webfleet have launched the EV Services Platform which connects fleets with a network of service providers to help them optimise their electric vehicle (EV) operations.
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MT ArticleBelfast City Council adopts HVO-powered vehicles in move towards net zero
Belfast City Council has successfully transitioned over 200 vehicles, including bin lorries and street sweepers, to operate on HVO, marking a significant step toward achieving its net-zero targets, according to an announcement from the council. This initiative represents nearly 50% of the council’s heavy goods vehicle fleet.
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MT ArticleVeolia introduces vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology for waste collection trucks
At the “Deep Dive Energy” event in London, Veolia has introduced vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. This development enables waste collection trucks to contribute stored energy from their batteries back to the grid, potentially powering homes across the UK.
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MT ArticleChargePoint announces workforce cuts as part of strategic reorganisation
ChargePoint, a California-based charging solutions manufacturer, has revealed plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately 12% as a component of a broader strategic reorganisation. The decision is aimed at enhancing financial performance and positioning the company for sustained, long-term growth, according to an official statement.
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MT ArticleDKV Mobility partners with Milence to expand eTruck charging network
DKV Mobility has joined forces with Milence to enhance its eTruck charging network. The collaboration aims to provide high-performance ev charging points with up to 400 kW charging power.
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MT ArticleE.On opens TestingLab to advance charging and energy technologies
E.On, the energy company, has inaugurated a TestingLab at its German headquarters dedicated to the testing of charging and energy technologies. The lab is designed to evaluate the requirements for entire electric truck fleets, offering testing capabilities of up to three megawatts of power.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks receives approval for UK plug-in grant on four electric models
Volvo Trucks has achieved a significant milestone as the first truck manufacturer in the UK to gain approval for four different low-emission vehicle models under the UK government’s plug-in grant scheme, offering incentives of up to £25,000 on new registrations.
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MT ArticleDecarbonisation Summit 2023 brings UK road freight sector together
Nearly 200 delegates attended the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit in Birmingham last November to discuss a range of issues associated with the environmental sustainability of the sector. We’ve published a special supplement on the topic in Motor Transport and released the recordings of the panel discussions, live from the event.
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MT ArticleHyundai delivers 500 fuel cell vehicles in China through H2 solutions joint venture
Hyundai has delivered 500 fuel cell commercial vehicles in Guangzhou, marking the start of a significant deployment.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors deploys 19 hydrogen fuel cell trucks worldwide in 2023
Hyzon Motors has announced that in 2023 it deployed 19 vehicles under commercial agreements, meeting its annual guidance of 15-20 vehicles.
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MT ArticleMicrosoft’s AI accelerates discovery of potential lithium replacement for EV batteries
Microsoft, in collaboration with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) under the US Department of Energy, has utilised artificial intelligence (AI) and a supercomputer to identify a new substance that could serve as an alternative to lithium in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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MT ArticlePNDC tests HVS’s prototype
Glasgow-based energy systems research company PNDC has taken delivery of HVS’s first prototype of a hydrogen-powered medium-duty commercial vehicle.
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MT ArticleAustralia’s Hydrogen Headstart program unveils top projects
Australia’s Hydrogen Headstart program has shortlisted six green hydrogen projects, totaling over 3.5GW of capacity, for A$2 billion ($1.35 billion) in subsidies.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks prepares UK sales centres for electric vehicle integration
DAF Trucks is gearing up its UK Dealer network to fully support the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).