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All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 5
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MT ArticleHyundai introduces hydrogen fuel cell trucks to logistics operations
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) has deployed 21 XCIENT hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks for its logistics operations, in collaboration with Glovis America.
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MT ArticleFirst MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner hits the road for Volkswagen Group
MAN Truck & Bus has delivered its first Ultra Low Liner eTGX electric truck to automotive logistics specialist Duvenbeck, in partnership with Volkswagen Group Logistics.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker expands electric fleet with 40 Volvo FM electric trucks
DB Schenker has announced the addition of 40 Volvo FM Electric trucks to its German fleet for both urban and regional routes.
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CommentaryRail as a silver bullet? Not so fast
For this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter contemplates whether it’s time to revisit the case for rail freight in the race to decarbonise road transport, particularly given the new government’s penchant for rail at the moment. “We need to see freight as a system, rather than a series of ...
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MT ArticleExolum trials hydrogen storage and transport using existing infrastructure at Immingham port
Exolum has launched a world-first demonstration of green hydrogen transport and storage at the UK’s largest freight port, Immingham, using existing oil infrastructure.
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MT ArticleDP World unveils world-first carbon inset trial for UK container ports
DP World has unveiled the world’s first carbon inset programme for container ports, aiming to help cargo importers reduce emissions in their supply chains.
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MT ArticleUK flat-pack e-truck maker Ox Delivers secures $163m contract
UK-based e-mobility start-up OX Delivers has signed a $163m contract to establish its first franchise partner, OX East Africa, enabling it to accelerate its business model and deliver affordable, reliable ‘transport-as-a-service’ in five countries across East Africa.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz delivers first series-produced eActros 600 trucks to customers
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun customer deliveries of its first series-produced eActros 600 trucks in Germany, following the start of production in late November at its Wörth am Rhein plant. By the end of 2024, the company expects to deliver approximately 50 of these all-electric, long-haul trucks to German customers.
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MT ArticleMilence launches first electric charging hubs in Germany’s freight corridors
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group, and Volvo Group, has officially entered Germany’s road transport market with the opening of two state-of-the-art public charging hubs near Leipzig.
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MT ArticleDesignwerk revolutionises mountain transport with gravity-powered e-truck
An innovative electric truck from Designwerk has showcased remarkable energy efficiency during a challenging test run transporting marble in the South Tyrolean Alps.
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MT ArticleZemo Partnership releases UK roadmap for net zero transport transition
The Zemo Partnership has published a comprehensive Delivery Roadmap for Net Zero Transport, outlining critical policy interventions needed to accelerate the United Kingdom’s transition to zero-emission transportation.
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MT ArticleAllied Bakeries trials 19-tonne DAF electric truck as part of wider fleet upgrade
National bakery business, Allied Bakeries, is trialling a 19-tonne GVW DAF LF Electric out of its London bakery, as part of a wider fleet upgrade programme.
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MT ArticleChamberlain Transport to save 150 tonnes of CO2 annually with HVO fleet switch
Family-owned British haulier Chamberlain Transport has transitioned its local delivery vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), potentially reducing carbon emissions by 150 tonnes per year.
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MT ArticleHydrogen training facility opens in Birmingham to upskill automotive workforce
South & City College Birmingham unveiled its new £1.5m cutting-edge hydrogen vehicle training centre, addressing the growing demand for skilled technicians in the transition to alternative fuels.
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MT ArticleTraton Charging Solutions marks first year with key partnership and network growth
Traton Charging Solutions, a division of the Traton Group, has completed its first year of operations, expanding its charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles across Europe and establishing a strategic partnership with Hubject.
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MT ArticleDachser launches emission-free delivery zone in Cologne city centre
Logistics provider Dachser has established an entirely emission-free delivery zone in central Cologne, Germany using only battery-electric vehicles across eight postal code areas.
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CommentaryThe hydrogen debate in transport: a reality check
In this week’s commentary, Jamie Sands of Welch’s Transport takes a hard look at hydrogen’s place in the decarbonisation of road transport. Once touted as a rival to battery-electric solutions, hydrogen’s role is now under scrutiny. Sands examines its challenges and limited potential in niche applications.
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MT ArticleBMW Group France and Ceva Logistics launch electric vehicle distribution pilot
Ceva Logistics has begun delivering BMW and Mini vehicles in the Paris region using an all-electric car carrier.
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MT ArticleKLM Catering Services launches world’s first 100% electric catering trucks
KLM Catering Services (KCS) has introduced two fully electric and refrigerated catering trucks, marking a significant milestone in sustainable airport ground operations.
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CommentaryNow is the time to engage with your local energy networks
At this year’s Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, one message came through loud and clear: energy networks are often a major hurdle for logistics companies looking to decarbonise. Energy journalist and commentator Janet Wood, explains why now is a pivotal time to engage with your energy network operator. Speaking as part ...