All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 56
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MT ArticleMartin Hofmann to join Volta Trucks as Chief Technology and Information Officer
Dr. Martin Hofmann has been appointed as the Chief Technology and Information Officer of Volta trucks. Hofmann is a highly experienced executive who previously held the position of Senior Vice President at Salesforce and Group Chief Information Officer at the Volkswagen Group. While leading the Volkswagen Group, he oversaw the ...
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CommentaryEverything. Everywhere. All at once.
For this week’s commentary, we thought we’d hand the keyboard over to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and publish his call to action for the world without comment. “The climate time-bomb is ticking. But the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is a how-to guide ...
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Company StrategyDennis Eagle
Dennis Eagle is part of the Terberg Environmental Group, which has a long history dating back to 1869. The Terberg Group, which is still family-owned, comprises several operating companies that serve various vehicle-related markets. Dennis Eagle operates with family values at its core and is committed to honesty and integrity ...
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Manufacturer ProfileDennis Eagle
Dennis Eagle is a British manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and municipal trucks. With over 100 years of experience, Dennis Eagle is known for its innovative and reliable products, which are used by local authorities and waste management companies across the UK and around the world. Market Presence Dennis ...
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People ProfilesFUSO Truck and Bus Corporation
Position: CEO Name: Karl Deppen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-anton-deppen-7376ba28b/ Personel Description: Karl Deppen currently serves as CEO of Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation in Japan and India. He is also a member of the Board of Management for both Daimler Truck Holding AG and Daimler Truck AG. ...
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Company StrategyFUSO Truck and Bus Corporation
FUSO’s company strategy is aligned with the sustainability goals of its parent company, Daimler Truck. FUSO recognizes that economic, environmental, and social responsibility are all integral to creating value for all its stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, business partners, and society as a whole. To achieve long-term success, FUSO is ...
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Manufacturer ProfileFUSO Truck and Bus Corporation
FUSO is a brand of commercial vehicles that specializes in the production of trucks and buses. It is a subsidiary of Daimler AG, a German multinational automotive corporation. FUSO trucks are renowned for their reliability, durability, and efficiency, making them popular choices for a variety of industries, including construction, transportation, ...
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Manufacturer ProfileMAGTEC
Founded in 1992, Magtec is the UK’s largest supplier of electric drive systems and specialist hybrid solutions. The firm designs, develops, produces, installs, and repowers electric drive systems and components for a variety of vehicle types, including commercial heavy goods trucks, buses, off-road multi-wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and bespoke ...
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People ProfilesMAGTEC
Name: Andrew Gilligan Position: Managing Director Linkedin: Andrew Gilligan | LinkedIn Personal Profile: Andrew Sloan is an experienced engineer and business leader currently serving as the Head of Engineering at Magtec. With a background in electrical and electronic engineering, he began his career in the Royal Navy ...
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Company StrategyLunaz Applied Technologies
Lunaz’s strategy is to continue on its sustainable trajectory of electrifying fleets through climate-conscious upcycling. The firm notes, “The aim is for the remanufacturing and electrification process to extend the life of up to 70% of the existing weight and embedded carbon within a vehicle.” The upcycling ...
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People ProfilesLunaz Applied Technologies
Position: Founder and Chief Executive Officer Name: David Lorenzo LinkedIn profile: David Lorenz | LinkedIn Personel Description: David Lorenz is the founder and CEO of Lunaz, a company that upcycles redundant vehicles by giving them a second, all-electric life, reducing global tailpipe emissions. Lorenz ...
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Manufacturer ProfileLunaz Applied Technologies
Lunaz Applied Technology is a UK-based manufacturer that upcycles and converts heavy-goods and industrial vehicles in response to the globally legislated push towards zero-emissions powertrains. An independent audit revealed Lunaz save more than 80% of the embedded carbon by remanufacturing a refuse truck instead of buying new. Market ...
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Manufacturer ProfileElectra Commercial Vehicles
Electra Commercial Vehicles is a UK-based firm that provides commercial vehicle operators with a zero-emission alternative for city centre deliveries. The company designs and manufactures 100% electric commercial vehicles for the global market, paving the way for a greener future. Electra is a UK-based manufacturer of battery electric and fuel ...
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Company StrategyElectra Commercial Vehicles
In addition to providing zero-emission commercial vehicles, Electra Commercial Vehicles has a well-defined strategy that sets it apart from other manufacturers in the industry. One of its primary objectives is to integrate only the best components available in the market into its vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, reliability and efficiency. Furthermore, ...
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People ProfilesElectra Commercial Vehicles
Position: Managing Director Name: Benjamin Smith LinkedIn profile: Benjamin Smith | LinkedIn Personal Profile : Benjamin Smith is the Managing Director of Electra Commercial Vehicles Ltd, a leading company in electrifying commercial vehicles. With over 3 years of experience in this role, Benjamin has ...
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Manufacturer ProfileBYD
BYD Company Ltd. is one of the largest privately held firms in China. Since its establishment in 1995, the firm has rapidly acquired strong competence in rechargeable batteries and has become a staunch supporter of sustainable development, effectively growing its renewable energy solutions internationally with operations in over 50 countries ...
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Company StrategyBYD
BYDs corporate mission is to create a better life with technological innovations. In the field of new energy, BYD has developed green products such as solar farm, battery energy storage station, electric vehicle and LED. Its future strategy is to continue to lead the new ...
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People ProfilesBYD
Position: CEO BYD Corportation Name: Wang Chuanfu LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wang-chuanfu-3b6586157/ Personal Profile: Wang Chuanfu is a Chinese chemist, billionaire entrepreneur, and the founder, chairman, and CEO of BYD Company. He pursued his education at Central South University, where he studied chemistry, and later obtained ...
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Company StrategyKenworth
As a brand under PACCAR Inc., Kenworth’s company strategy is aligned with the overall corporate strategy of PACCAR. PACCAR’s mission is to provide superior products and services that exceed customer expectations and maximize shareholder value. Kenworth’s strategy focuses on meeting the unique needs of its customers in ...
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Manufacturer ProfileKenworth
Kenworth is a North American heavy-duty truck manufacturer that has been around since 1923. Kenworth trucks are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of industries, including construction, agriculture, logging, and long-haul transportation. The company offers a variety of models, including day cab, sleeper cab, and vocational trucks, ...