All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 55
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MT ArticleMagtec’s 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has secured type approval
Magtec has achieved a noteworthy milestone as its 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has obtained the GB Small Series Approval, a crucial regulatory certification necessary for the vehicle to qualify for the UK government’s plug-in grant. This achievement is a major breakthrough for the UK-based engineering company, as it unlocks ...
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MT ArticleEuropean vehicle makers call for more ambitious infrastructure plan to achieve carbon-neutral transport
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has welcomed the agreement reached by MEPs and national ministers on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) governing the EU-wide deployment of charging and refueling stations for all vehicle segments.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck is collaborating with Siemens on the development of an integrated digital engineering platform
Siemens Digital Industries Software and Daimler Truck AG have announced a new collaboration to implement a state-of-the-art digital engineering platform built using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services. The platform will enable Daimler Truck to explore a future of commercial vehicle innovation and the efficient product development and ...
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CommentaryYou’ve got to measure to manage
Record, Report and Reduce are generally considered to be the three Rs of decarbonisation, we throw in Research to make it four as it underlines what we’re trying to do at Freight Carbon Zero. While the politicians, energy suppliers, infrastructure providers and vehicle manufacturers work out the path to carbon ...
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MT ArticleQuantron expands into the US market with new management team and hydrogen-powered trucks
Quantron is preparing to enter the U.S. market with a new management team. The company has added six new executives to its Quantron USA team, including Matt Pearson as COO, Damaris Meyer as CFO, Richard Ansell as Vice President of Marketing/PR, Henrique Martins as Vice President of Homologation & Compliance, ...
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MT ArticleThe European Investment Bank links with Volta for €40 million venture debt financing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it is in negotiations with Volta trucks for a €40 million venture debt financing to support the growth of the company’s Truck as a Service (TaaS) infrastructure over the next four years. The funding will enable Volta Trucks to roll out its TaaS ...
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks establishes a CampX collaboration plant in Lyon
Renault Trucks has inaugurated CampX, a new facility dedicated to innovation and collaboration at its Lyon site. The facility is part of the CampX by Volvo Group concept, which already exists in Sweden, India, and the USA, and is now being implemented in France. The mission of CampX is ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks and Boliden are working together to deploy underground electric vehicles for mining
Volvo Trucks has teamed up with Swedish mining group Boliden to launch battery-electric trucks for heavy underground transport. Boliden is set to become one of the first companies worldwide to use battery-electric trucks in its mining operations. The trucks will offer several advantages, including no exhaust emissions, a safer workplace, ...
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MT ArticleNikola to complete battery manufacturing move from California to Arizona
Nikola Corporation has announced that the transition of battery manufacturing from Cypress, California, to its Coolidge, Arizona facility is expected to be complete by April 2023, several months ahead of the original schedule. This move supports Nikola’s commitment to bring its truck assembly, fuel cell power module assembly, and battery ...
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MT ArticleScania makes electric truck debut in South African vehicle trial
Scania has been making significant strides in the transition towards electric mobility across the globe. The company has rolled out electric trucks and buses on four continents, and in August 2022, the Shoprite Group became the first South African retailer to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its ...
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People ProfilesPeterbilt
Position: President & General Manager Name: Jason Skoog Linkedin: Jason Skoog | LinkedIn Personel Description: Jason Skoog is an experienced business leader and the current President & General Manager at Peterbilt Motors, a subsidiary of PACCAR, Inc. With over 20 years at PACCAR, he has held various ...
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Company StrategyPeterbilt
Peterbilt’s company strategy is closely tied to its parent company PACCAR, which is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture, and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks. PACCAR is committed to sustainability and is recognized as an industry leader in environmental and social responsibility. Peterbilt is ...
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Manufacturer ProfilePeterbilt
Peterbilt Trucks is an iconic American brand that has been manufacturing heavy-duty trucks since 1939. Known for their reliability, durability, and superior performance, Peterbilt trucks has become a staple in the transportation industry, particularly in the North American market. The company has a reputation for producing high-quality vehicles that are ...
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People ProfilesTerraline
Position: Founder & CEO Name: Graham Doorley Linkedin: Graham Doorley | LinkedIn Personel Description: Terraline’s Founder & CEO, Graham Doorley, is an entrepreneurial engineer and lifelong car enthusiast who has worked at innovative transportation startups such as Tesla and Waymo. With eight years of experience as a ...
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Manufacturer ProfileTerraline (Overview)
Terraline is a US-based startup with a bold vision: to lead the way in producing freight transportation vehicles that leave zero environmental impact. With a collective experience spanning over 20 vehicles currently on the road, including the renowned Tesla Semi and Waymo Via Heavy Truck, the Terraline team boasts an ...
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Company StrategyTerraline
Terraline’s company strategy is focused on revolutionizing the way heavy trucks are built by centering the needs of drivers, workers and pedestrians while also having a positive impact on communities, people, and the planet. The company aims to achieve this by embracing radical optimism, deep interest, and dignity and respect ...
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MT ArticleHexagon Purus enters long-term partnership with Hino Trucks to produce zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in the United States
Hexagon Purus and Hino Motors Sales USA have entered into a distribution agreement where Hexagon Purus will manufacture and produce complete battery electric heavy-duty trucks for the US market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network. The trucks will be based on Hino’s XL 4x2 truck chassis ...
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MT ArticleMitchells of Mansfield plugs in to green deliveries with electric Renault D truck
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, Mitchells of Mansfield has taken delivery of its first fully electric HGV after pledging to reduce its carbon footprint and forging a partnership with climate action organisation Ecologi.
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MT ArticleGreenergy & hydrogenious LOHC to develop green hydrogen supply
Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Greenergy have agreed to collaborate on a pre-feasibility study to develop a commercial-scale hydrogen supply chain, aimed at shipping low-cost green hydrogen from Canada to the UK.
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MT ArticleNottingham install UK’s largest Vehicle-to-Grid project that is compatible with electric commercial vehicles
Nottingham City Council and Connected Energy have cooperated on the CleanMobilEnergy pilot, a large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project. The installation of solar panels, battery storage, and 40 bi-directional EV chargers at Nottingham City Council’s Eastcroft Depot seeks to cut carbon and energy expenses for the council. The facility, just outside ...