All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 53
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MT ArticleNikola announces retirement of three board members at 2023 annual meeting
Nikola Corporation has announced that Gerrit Marx, Lynn Forester de Rothschild and Mark Russell are retiring from Nikola’s Board of Directors at this year’s annual meeting to be held on June 7, 2023.
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MT ArticleEnova introduces initiative to promote mobile charging stations and emission-free building equipment in Norway
Enova has unveiled two programmes aimed at reducing emissions in the construction industry. These initiatives are designed to promote the adoption of emission-free construction machinery and mobile charging stations to power them, as part of efforts to address climate change and promote sustainable practices in the construction sector.
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MT ArticleIndia plans $2 billion incentive scheme to promote green hydrogen fuel production
India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2 billion scheme set to begin before the end of June, a top government official said.
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MT ArticleCalifornia ports become green investment hotspot with surge in electric truck charging stations
As orginally reported by Reuters, California is set to phase out heavy-duty diesel trucks that haul containers to ships and warehouses by 2035.
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MT ArticleSapphire Vehicle Services appointed UK service partner for Volta Trucks
Volta Trucks has recently appointed Sapphire Vehicle Services as its first certified service partner for the UK. Sapphire Vehicle Services, with its extensive experience in the UK commercial fleet management sector, will provide vehicle maintenance solutions tailored to Volta Trucks customers’ requirements.
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MT ArticleWorld’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter with a Kässbohrer body and trailer goes into service
German logistics specialist ARS Altmann Automobillogistik has recently introduced the world’s first all-electric Scania standard car transporter.
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MT ArticleThe UK’s first all-electric concrete mixer completes successful trial for Tarmac
Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions provider, has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham with its all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer.
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MT ArticleRicardo leads project to revolutionise long distance heavy transport with zero emission vehicles
Ricardo, a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company, is leading a project to create a zero emission, flexible vehicle platform with modular powertrains serving the long-haul freight ecosystem.
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MT ArticleSK Energy launches South Korea’s first hydrogen charging station for heavy goods trucks
SK Energy, the oil business unit of SK Innovation Inc., has recently announced the launch of South Korea’s first hydrogen charging station designed exclusively for heavy duty trucks.
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MT ArticleMAN Truck & Bus conducts joint research with universities on the mobility of the future
The Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), the Nuremberg University of Applied Sciences Georg Simon Ohm (Ohm) and MAN Truck & Bus are joining forces to conduct joint research into the future of mobility.
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks partners with Qover and Helvetia to offer all-electric fleet insurance
Volta Trucks, the all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with Qover and Helvetia International Automotive to offer specialised insurance coverage to its customers.
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MT ArticleInteract Analysis report shows how Chinese e-truck brands dominate global market in 2022
According to a report published by global consulting firm Interact Analysis, the Chinese domestic market is dominating the global electric truck market. The report reveals that out of the top ten e-truck brands in 2022, nine manufacturers are Chinese, with Volvo Trucks representing the only exception.
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MT ArticleCNG Fuels acquires majority stake in Renewable Transport Fuel Services
Biomethane supplier CNG Fuels has acquired a majority stake in biomethane sourcing firm Renewable Transport Fuel Services Limited (RTFS) as part of plans to offer a one-stop shop from the producer to the fuel pump.
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MT ArticleHyzon promotes two senior leaders to drive hydrogen fuel cell system strategy in North America
Hyzon Motors has announced two key promotions in their senior leadership team. These changes come as part of the company’s strategy to develop and manufacture hydrogen-powered fuel cell systems and deploy fuel cell electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleScania’s digital tools help Axel Johnson expedite its shift to battery-electric transportation
Scania is collaborating with Axel Johnson, one of the largest trade and service companies in the Nordic region, to accelerate the transition to battery-electric and sustainable transport.
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MT ArticleWhat are Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs)?
Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are commercial vehicles that use a fuel cell to generate electricity to power their electric drivetrain. Like traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks, they can be used for a variety of tasks, however, unlike ICE trucks, fuel cell trucks produce zero emissions at the tailpipe and ...
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MT ArticleBrazilian transport company Reiter Log doubles its sustainable fleet with Scania’s gas trucks
Scania has secured an order for 124 gas trucks from Brazilian transport company Reiter Log, doubling the size of the company’s fleet.
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MT ArticleRyder planning to introduce 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans by 2025
Ryder has announced plans to introduce 4,000 BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Zevo 400 electric vans to its lease and rental fleet through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year.
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People ProfilesIveco
Position: CEO Name: Gerrit Marx Linkedin: Unknown Personel Description: Gerrit Marx has over 20 years of experience in various industrial segments, particularly the automotive industry. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering, MBA, and a Doctorate in Business Administration. He worked at McKinsey & Company before joining Daimler ...
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People ProfilesMercedes-Benz Trucks
Position: CEO Name: Karin Rådström Linkedin:Karin Rådström | LinkedIn Personel Description: Karin Rådström is currently a Member of the Board of Management at Daimler Truck AG and the CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. She has a background in marketing communications, product management, and sales support. Prior to her ...