All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 66
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport to launch first carbon zero freight delivery service for Cambridge
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, Cambridgeshire-based family firm Welch’s Transport is gearing up to provide local businesses with a net zero pallet delivery service as it awaits the arrival of its first fully electric Renault HGV.
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MT ArticleReto Leutenegger has joined QUANTRON as Managing Director of Quantron Switzerland AG and as an investor in Quantron AG
Reto Leutenegger has been appointed Managing Director of QUANTRON Switzerland AG, the company’s subsidiary in Switzerland.
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MT ArticleUK government publishes draft regulations for zero emission trucks weight change
The UK government has published new draft authorised weight regulations which will see zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and alternatively-fuelled vehicles (AFVs) get a weight dispensation to take account of the heavier powertrain technology used on the vehicles, compared to diesel. The draft legislative instrument of the Road Vehicles (Authorized Weight) ...
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MT ArticleFreight management firm Zeus brings in head of sustainability
As originally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, digital freight management firm Zeus has recruited a sustainable expert from the University of Cambridge to help it become a net zero business. Dr Christopher de Saxe (pictured) becomes Zeus’ first head of sustainability and he will oversee development of the ...
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MT ArticleWebfleet study reveals connected electric vehicles save fleets 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle each year
According to data from Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management system, European fleets using electric vehicle have reduced their carbon emissions by more than 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle, each year. This corresponds to a 5,665-litre fuel savings.
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MT ArticleNikola moves into hydrogen production, distribution and refuelling with launch of new HYLA brand
As part of a launch event in Phoenix, Arizona, Nikola unveiled the hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 tractor unit for the US market and took the wraps of HYLA, the firms new hydrogen energy brand.
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MT ArticleCalifornian firm, Biagi Bros, places order for 15 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks
Nikola continues to dominate the headlines this week as the manufacturer is expected to deliver 15 Nikola Tre fuel cell trucks to California-based logistics company Biagi Bros. The vehicles are expected to enter service by the end of Q4 2023. The FCEV trucks are scheduled to travel more than 100,000 ...
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MT ArticleUnderstanding the ‘carbon jargon’ of commercial vehicle and freight and what it means for your business
In March 2022, the British Business Bank conducted research amongst 1,000 smaller businesses to assess their understanding of the terms ‘net zero’, ‘carbon neutral’ and ‘carbon footprint’. The results showed that 74% do not understand how the terms apply to their businesses and more than half, 54%, stated that the ...
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MT ArticleTwelve Scottish businesses will receive a share of £560,000 to aid in the decarbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles
A second challenge request for Zero Emissions Heavy Duty Vehicles was recently completed by Transport Scotland and Scottish Enterprise under its Can Do Innovation Challenge framework to stimulate net zero transportation innovation.
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MT ArticleQuantron expands its Supervisory Board from three to seven members
Quantron AG has increased its Supervisory Board from three to seven members, with Klaus Schmitt chosen as the new Chairman. He succeeds Peter Haller, who will continue to serve on the board. Denis Muratov, Marc Niefer, and Marc-Peter Zander are the other newcomers. The addition of a diverse set of ...
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MT ArticleDB Schenker announces 100 truck order for MAN eTrucks
Worldwide logistics business DB Schenker and MAN Truck & Bus have announced a deal which will see 100 new MAN eTrucks enter service by 2026, with first deliveries expected in 2024.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero exclusive interview – Asher Bennett, Founder and CEO, Tevva Motors
Tevva has recently secured whole vehicle type approval for its battery electric 7.5-tonne rigid truck – a major milestone in the development of the company. Andy Salter headed to the company’s Tilbury factory to interview company CEO and Founder Asher Bennett to find out more.
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CommentaryLife in the legacy truck brands?
A recent interview our colleagues at Commercial Motor carried out with the new Managing Director at Scania UK has got us thinking about brand image, identity and differentiation between the truck manufacturers as we shift to a future beyond fossil fuels. The comments in the interview refer to Scania’s mighty ...
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MT ArticleOptimise now and start your journey to decarbonisation
The freight industry is facing a significant challenge as it looks to reduce and eliminate carbon emissions in transportation. With an increasing number of clients seeking assistance in this area, it’s becoming clear that different solutions are needed for different types of vehicles. Electric cars and light commercial vehicles are ...
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MT Articlebp pulse has announced the launch of Europe’s first charging corridor for eTrucks
bp pulse has announced the opening of Europe’s first charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks.
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks secures more than €85 million of anticipated revenue from orders of over 300 vehicles
Volta Trucks has secured more than €85 million in revenue from confirmed orders of full-electric Volta Zeros for delivery in 2023
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MT ArticleThe first Proterra Powered commercial EV battery has been manufactured in the new Powered 1 battery facility
Proterra Inc, a pioneer in commercial vehicle electrification technology, said today that the first Proterra Powered EV battery was manufactured at its new Powered 1 battery production factory in Greer, South Carolina. By meeting this end-to-end production milestone at Powered 1, Proterra expects to begin delivering Proterra Powered battery systems ...
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MT ArticleBritishvolt demise will hamper electric truck production in UK
The collapse into administration of Britishvolt earlier this week means there are now no UK stand-alone factories making the batteries required to help the automotive industry transition to electric-powered vehicles, according to the Unite union. As orginally reported by our sister piblication Motor Transport, around 300 workers lost their jobs ...
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MT ArticleGP JOULE has placed an order for 100 Nikola Tre Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
Nikola Corporation and IVECO today announced a Letter of Intent from GP JOULE, a system supplier for integrated energy solutions located in Reussenkoege, Germany, for an order of 100 heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Thirty of the first 100 Nikola Tre FCEV 6x2 tag axle ...
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MT ArticleTesla Semi deliveries begin in the U.S. after 4-year delay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the Semi in November 2017. Even though deliveries started in North America half a decade later, in December 2022, the electric truck still seems like a novelty, mainly due to production delays and unsatiated curiosity among interested parties regarding its real-world performance.