All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 48
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MT ArticleEcon Engineering launches multi-role electric gritter truck with zero emissions
Econ Engineering, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) system, which enables seamless switching between various fleet roles, allowing the truck to be operated year-round.
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport launches net zero urban consolidation centre in Cambridge
Welch’s Transport, a Cambridgeshire-based company, has unveiled Cambridge’s first Net Zero Urban Consolidation Centre (UCC), aiming to contribute to the city’s sustainability objectives.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks secures record order for 1,000 electric trucks from Holcim
Volvo Trucks has recently announced a groundbreaking deal with Holcim, a leading global provider of building solutions.
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MT ArticleUniversity of Nottingham researchers drive innovation in hydrogen-powered refrigerated vehicles
Researchers at the University of Nottingham are spearheading a £1 million project to shape the design of hydrogen-powered refrigerated vehicles.
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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 ArticleVolta Trucks partners with EAVX to develop all-electric truck bodies for US pilot fleet
Volta Trucks has recently announced a strategic partnership with EAVX, a business unit within J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO), to collaborate on building truck bodies for the upcoming Pilot Fleet of all-electric Volta Zeros in the United States.
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CommentaryKeeping the lights on…
“What are you going to do when there’s a power cut?” It’s an innocuous enough question, but one that made Ian Greene splutter on his glass of wine, when his wife raised the question one evening a couple of years ago. Greene is the Head of Fleet at City Enviroment ...
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MT ArticleLG Chem sets ambitious goal to boost battery materials sales
LG Chem, a prominent South Korean chemical company, has unveiled its bold plans to revolutionize the battery materials market and become the leading global supplier by 2030.
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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 ArticleScotland’s Chivas Brothers raises a toast to first electric HGV
Scottish whisky producer Chivas Brothers has put into service one of the country’s first all-electric tractor units
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MT ArticleBridge strength concerns raised as EV use increases
Councils should gauge the strength of bridges and other road infrastructure so that they don’t collapse under the weight of heavier electric vehicles, according to transport ministers.
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MT ArticleCarbon zero trucks just 0.3% of the UK truck market, according to latest registration figures
While the HGV market in the UK appears to have recovered from the effects of the pandemic, the SMMT has called for more support to assist the transition to carbon zero vehicles.
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MT ArticleVolta pulls forward Swedish launch of Volta Zero
Volta Trucks has announced its plans to bring its Volta Zero trucks to the streets of Sweden in mid-2023, ahead of the original launch schedule.
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MT ArticleDSV implements Mercedes-Benz eActros for sustainable distribution operations in collaboration
DSV, a logistics company located in Weilerswist near Bonn, has incorporated three Mercedes-Benz eActros vehicles into its distribution operations.
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MT ArticleDuvenbeck to deploy 120 MAN eTrucks for Volkswagen Group Logistics
International logistics service provider Duvenbeck has entered into a letter of intent with MAN Truck & Bus, outlining the acquisition of 120 MAN eTrucks by 2026.
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MT ArticleTorc Robotics partners with CR England for autonomous trucking pilot study
Torc Robotics partners with CR England to launch a pilot programme using autonomous trucks for refrigerated freight, aiming to enhance long-haul trucking safety and guide the development of autonomous trucking technology.
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MT ArticleEinride and DAF sign letter of intent for 50 electric trucks
Einride has joined forces with DAF to accelerate the electrification of road freight transport. The two companies have signed a letter of intent for the supply of 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks, marking a significant milestone in sustainable transportation.
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CommentaryHard yards ahead for the start-up truck builders
There was so much to see and write about from the ACT Expo the other week, we thought it warranted further comment. We asked industry analyst Oliver Dixon from Guidehouse to give us his perspective on the event. What a difference a year makes. Last year, the primary topic of ...
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MT ArticleIveco supports Edeka’s transition away from diesel with 700 LNG truck order
Iveco has entered into a partnership with the renowned German supermarket chain Edeka to shift its fleet to LNG.