All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 49
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MT ArticleAir Products to build first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs
Gas supplier Air Products has signed an agreement to develop a multi-fuel, hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs in the Belgian port of Zebrugge.
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MT ArticleIsuzu and Honda to develop fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks for 2027 production
Isuzu Motors and Honda have announced a partnership agreement focused on developing a fuel cell system for Isuzu’s upcoming fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck, set to hit the market in 2027.
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MT ArticleGerman grocery retailer Rewe partners with Einride for electric truck fleet
Einride’s impressive development plan continues with the announcement it is providing its sustainable logistics solution to German grocery retailer Rewe.
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MT ArticleNationwide Platforms adds Volvo FM Electrics to fleet
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is thought to be a first for the sector.
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MT ArticleDecentralised electrolyser technology to enable green HGV infrastructure
To address the growing concern over the lack of hydrogen refilling stations across Europe, decentralised polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) electrolyser technology is emerging as a potential solution, crucial for meeting the deadline to end fossil fuel truck sales by 2040.
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MT ArticleEuropa takes delivery of first electric truck as part of Vertellus EV Discovery programme
Europa Road, a division of logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group, has taken delivery of its first electric truck as part of Vertellus’ EV Discovery Programme.
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MT ArticleNikola and WattEV announce sale of 14 battery-electric vehicles with long-term lease financing
Nikola Corporation and WattEV, a Long Beach-based developer of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty trucks and provider of electric trucks as a service (TaaS), have announced the sale and delivery of 14 Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs).
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MT ArticleShell connects high-performance charging stations for trucks at Port of Hamburg
Shell has connected high-performance charging stations for trucks to the grid at the Georgswerder Bogen service station in the Port of Hamburg.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors welcomes Andrea Farace to its Board of Directors
Andrea Farace Source: Hyzon PR With a background in finance and general business management spanning over four decades, Farace has held prominent roles in various sectors, including Mergers and Acquisitions, Investment Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury and Transaction Services, Retail and Consumer Finance, and Fintech. Notably, he served ...
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MT ArticleTransport minister pledges freight transport will not be forgotten on road to net zero
The “centrality of freight” to the UK economy is “sometimes forgotten in politics”, transport minister Jesse Norman MP admitted this week.
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MT ArticleFES introduces electric waste disposal vehicles to its fleet in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz
Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Frankfurt - The Frankfurter Entsorgungs- und Service GmbH (FES) has successfully tested a pre-series vehicle of the eEconic over several months, marking an important milestone in the company’s pursuit of sustainable waste management.
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MT ArticleCollaboration paves the way for 150 hydrogen-powered trucks on European roads
In an effort to promote climate-friendly heavy transport across Europe, leading truck manufacturers have partnered with researchers to support the H2Accelerate Trucks research project.
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MT ArticleHylane expands rental business with support from Federal Ministry and new partnerships
Hylane, a Cologne-based company that rents hydrogen trucks, is expanding its business with the support of the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV).
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks reports big rise in electric truck orders for Q1 2023
Volvo Trucks has announced it has received 486 orders for electric trucks in the first quarter of 2023, a 141% year on year increase.
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MT ArticleScania to launch Europe-Wide charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses
Scania has announced its plans to launch Scania Charging Access in October, a new service that offers seamless access to a Europe-based charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros
Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck has taken to the roads after Mercedes-Benz Trucks teamed up with Solomon Commercials.
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CommentaryHydrogen hype or realistic option…?
Much news from California last week, where the state has recently brought in legislation outlawing the sale of diesel-powered trucks from 2036, and Anaheim played host to the ACT Expo event, a major gathering of the global carbon zero commercial vehicle clans. The new CARB (California Air Resources Board) regulations ...
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MT ArticleIveco-Nikola European joint venture ends with Iveco taking full ownership of the company
Iveco Group and Nikola Corporation have agreed to go their separate ways as the Italian truck builders buys out Nikola from the European joint venture company.
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MT Article‘Our zero-carbon HGV plan will rely on commercial partnerships,’ roads minister reveals
Roads minister Richard Holden has rejected claims that urgent government action is needed to help operators transition to zero-emission HGV fleets and insisted the commercial sector will partner with the DfT on developing a charging infrastructure.
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MT ArticleDennis Eagle has appointed long-serving board member Keith Day as Managing Director
Dennis Eagle the leading waste and recycling vehicle manufacturer in the UK, has announced the appointment of Keith Day as its new Managing Director.