All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 61
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MT ArticleAsset Alliance inks £160m deal with DAF for 1,500 electric and diesel trucks
As orginally report by our sister publication Motor Transport, Asset Alliance Group has agreed an order with DAF for 1,500 new electric and diesel trucks, in a deal worth more than £160m.
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MT ArticleEurope’s new heavy duty vehicle CO2 emissions proposals explained
In mid-February the European Commission released its draft regulations mandating CO2 emissions reductions for heavy duty vehicles. We have been granted permission by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to reproduce a version of its article explaining the changes.
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MT ArticleNew technology enables high-power battery charging for electric vehicles
Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden has advanced inductive power transfer technology to enable high-power battery charging without the use of a human or a robotic arm. A new form of silicon carbide semiconductor, as well as a copper wire as thin as a human hair, have been produced. These ...
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MT ArticleLion Electric partners with Mitsubishi HC Capital and ENGS Commercial Finance for electric truck financing
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has announced a partnership with Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada and ENGS Commercial Finance Co. to provide financing solutions to Lion school bus and electric truck customers in the United States and Canada through LionCapital Solutions’ vehicle financing ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks to deliver 20 battery electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg
Volvo Trucks is delivering 20 fully electric heavy trucks to DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, as part of a total order of 125 electric trucks. The deployment of electric, zero-exhaust emission trucks is a significant step towards Volvo Trucks’ sustainability target of having a 100% fossil-free ...
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Sponsored contentIt’s all connected: The sustainable future of mobility
As the climate change clock ticks, efforts to decarbonise transport intensifies.
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MT ArticleElon Musk reveals Tesla’s plan for “sustainable energy for all of Earth” during Investor Day
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has unveiled his “Master Plan 3” which outlines Tesla’s vision for a sustainable energy future.
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MT ArticleJet H2 Energy to build 10 hydrogen truck refuelling stations by 2024
Jet H2 Energy, a joint venture of H2 Energy Europe and Phillips 66, plans to build its first 10 hydrogen refuelling stations in Germany and Denmark, with a total of 250 stations planned for Germany, Austria, and Denmark.
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MT ArticleScania delivers Norway’s largest electric truck to limestone quarry, reducing CO2 emissions by 156 tonnes
Scania has delivered Norway’s largest electric truck to the Verdalskalk limestone quarry in Verdal. With a weight of 66 tonnes, the truck will annually transport around 120,000 tonnes of lime from the quarry to the port for shipment.
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HeroWhat is hydrogen fuel technology?
There are two types of hydrogen fuelled technologies, the first being fuel cell technology; this utilises hydrogen to generate electrical energy which is then used to run a battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a far smaller battery than a 100% battery powered BEV. The second technology is internal combustion engines fuelled with hydrogen as a replacement for diesel. Read more…
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero exclusive interview – Anja van Niersen, CEO, Milence
Milence is a joint-venture between Daimler, Traton and Volvo tasked with developing and operating a Europe-wide network of electric truck charging sites. In an exclusive Freight Carbon Zero interview Andy Salter caught up with Milence CEO Anja van Niersen to understand how you embark on such a project.
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Company StrategyVolta Commercial Vehicles Ltd
Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltdis an electric truck manufacturer with a mission to accelerate the transition to full electric trucks, reduce the effects of climate change, and create safer, healthier, and more sustainable city center environments. To achieve this goal, Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltdhas developed a comprehensive strategy that includes several ...
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People ProfilesVolta Commercial Vehicles Ltd
Position: Chief Executive Officer Name: Essa Al-Saleh LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/essa-al-saleh-122b821 Personel Description: Essa Al-Saleh is the Chief Executive Officer of Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltd, with prior experience in various industries, including advisory, strategy, investments, M&A, and business development. Before ...
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Manufacturer ProfileVolta Commercial Vehicles Ltd
Volta Commercial Vehicles Ltdis an electric truck manufacturer with a clear mission: to expedite the shift to full electric trucks, mitigate the impact of climate change, and create safer, healthier, and more sustainable urban environments for everyone.
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Company StrategyVolvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks has strategically placed sustainability at the forefront of its future and present strategy, recognizing the importance of offering diverse solutions for renewable fuels based on specific transport assignments. The company has made significant advancements in the field of electromobility, with a range of electric trucks that excel in ...
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People ProfilesVolvo Trucks
Name: Martin Lundstedt Position: President and CEO Personel Description: Martin Lundstedt has been the President and CEO of Volvo Group since 2015 and a member of the Group Executive Board since the same year. He holds an MSc from Chalmers University of Technology and has extensive experience ...
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Manufacturer ProfileVolvo Trucks (Overview)
Volvo Trucks, a renowned truck manufacturer headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, is globally recognized for its wide range of commercial solutions, catering to various industries such as urban and construction. With approximately 11,500 employees, the company operates 12 assembly plants worldwide and successfully delivered 145,000 trucks in 2022. Volvo Trucks is ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks is expanding its line of e-trucks for the construction industry
Volvo Trucks has developed a range of heavy-duty electric trucks for the construction industry: the FM and FMX. The new vehicles provide lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions on and around urban construction sites, making them suitable for short distances and repetitive processes. Volvo FMX The ...
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MT ArticleTevva and Ecobat join forces for sustainable battery Management solutions
Tevva has announced a strategic partnership with EcoBat, the global leader in battery recycling, for the management of its lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration will begin with a 12-month pilot phase for first-life battery management, with the potential to expand into additional energy storage and recycling solutions. In the unlikely event ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks to open new Truck as a Service Hubs in Germany and Spain, expanding its network
Volta trucks is expanding its Truck as a Service (TaaS) Hub network in Europe with two new sites confirmed in Duisburg, Germany and Madrid, Spain. Both locations will offer comprehensive customer support, training, maintenance, and servicing to the trucks operating in those markets, with the Hubs scheduled to open soon.