All Motor Transport articles in (FCZ) Web Issue – Page 74
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen reveals its zero emission vans during performance tests
First Hydrogen has commenced performance testing of its fuel cell-powered vans (FCEV) for the first time at the Horiba Mira proving ground in the UK Midlands, where the vehicles are undergoing track-based performance trials.
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MT ArticleVertellus offers short-term rental rate for electric trucks
Vertellus, a new commercial vehicle contract hire firm, has launched its EV Discovery Programme to assist operators with adoption of carbon zero vehicles.
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MT ArticleCummins and Tata Motors collaborate to accelerate the introduction of zero-emission commercial vehicles in India
Cummins and Tata Motors have agreed to work on the design and development of low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and battery electric vehicle systems. Tata and Cummins MoU Memorandum of Understanding signed between Tata and ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks and Cake electric bikes have joined forces to decarbonise last-mile deliveries
Volta Trucks and Cake, the Swedish manufacturer of premium lightweight electric motorcycles, have announced a collaboration aimed at decarbonising and decongesting last mile deliveries while also improving customer service. The first experiment, set to take place in Paris in Q1 2023, will be with the H&M Group, a fashion and ...
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MT ArticleDPD to convert all diesel HGVs to renewable biofuel by the end of next year.
DPD has started the transition of its complete diesel HGV fleet to renewable and sustainable biofuel, with all trucks operating on Green D (Gd+) hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) by the end of 2023. According to DPD, diesel engine operators often save 90% of their lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions ...
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MT ArticleDPD test-drives Volta Zero prototype in engineering tests
DPD has completed a series of engineering testing with the full-electric Volta Zero as part of the larger beta trials for the new 16-tonne truck.The design verification prototype was put through its paces at the DPD’s Hinckley Superhub in Leicestershire. As reported by Frieght Carbon Zerossister publication Motor Transport, DPD ...
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MT ArticleFocus shifts to energy infrastructure availability at Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit 2022
Presentations and discussions at Motor Transport’s Decarbonisation Summit 2022, which took place in Liverpool last week (9 Nov), were focused on the need for major improvements in energy infrastructure. The common theme from the keynote speakers and panel discussions was more investment in and clarity of requirements for charging or ...
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MT ArticleMaximator to supply 24 hydrogen refueling stations in Sweden
Swedish company REH2, which specialises in the production and distribution of green hydrogen, has awarded Maximator Hydrogen a major contract to supply 24 hydrogen refuelling stations to expand Sweden’s extensive network of filling stations. As orginally reported by H2 View, the stations will be located along major highways, providing an ...
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MT ArticleFuture direction of carbon zero commercial vehicle development discussed at IAA Transportation 2022
In a recent panel discussion at the IAA 2022 Andy Salter – Managing Director of Freight Carbon Zero and former Editor of Commercial Motor - was invited to facilitate a panel discussion to address the BIG industry question: Hydrogen or Battery Electric is there a single solution? The panel was ...
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MT ArticleQuantron expands in Saudi Arabia signing a long-term distribution partnership with Electromin
Quantron is continuing to accelerate its global develop with the news it has secured a long-term partnership agreement with Electromin an e-mobility solutions provider wholly owned by Petromin Corporation, Saudi Arabia’s leading mobility solutions provider. Electromin will promote, distribute and service Quantron products in Saudi Arabia with an initial focus ...
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MT ArticlePepsiCo UK launches new green logistics initiative
PepsiCo UK announced today a series of new logistics innovations that, when fully implemented, will result in a 1,200-tonne reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its UK supply chain. Starting this month, the company will use used cooking oil to power over one million miles of ...
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MT ArticleMeachers announces its participation in partnership to reduce emissions in southern England
Meachers Global Logistics has joined The Solent Cluster, the first major decarbonisation initiative to significantly reduce CO2 emissions from industry, transportation and households across the Solent and the south coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations with decades of proven expertise ...
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MT ArticleHVS unveils zero-emission hydrogen-electric commercial vehicle
Scottish-based truck start-up, HVS has released further details of its product development plans with the launch of a 5.5-tonne technology demonstrator, hinting at its planned 40-tonne zero-emission truck. The company, founded in Glasgow in 2017, is focused on the development of a complete hydrogen fuel cell electric truck with new ...
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MT ArticleEU releases Euro-7 plans, tightening NOx emissions for trucks and introducing ruling on tyre and brake emissions
The European Commission has published its proposal for the new Euro-7 emissions standard expected to come into force in 2027 for new trucks.
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MT ArticleNikola and ChargePoint join forces to accelerate charging infrastructure
Nikola and ChargePoint have announced a collaboration to speed up the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets across the United States. The partnership will allow Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers. ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks appoints former MAN technology executive to its board of directors
Volta Trucks has added Dr Karl Viktor Schaller, former MAN chief technology officer, to its board of directors, as it continues to build a strong team of industry leaders.
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MT ArticleGlasgow-based truck builder HVS set to unveil new hydrogen-electric powertrain
Start-up truck builder, HVS, is set to launch its new hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrain and is pushing for increased investment in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure.
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MT ArticleGerman carbon zero vehicle manufacturer Moove files for insolvency
In Germany, the Aachen-based final mile vehicle producer Moove GmbH has filed for insolvency. According to administrator Dirk Wegener, the company, which specialises in electric shuttles and currently employs 90 people, has been “hit by recent developments in the financial market.” Moove Shuttle Source: Moove PR Moove ...
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MT ArticleScania and CEO Climate Leaders urge others to follow climate targets
Scania is one of 100 companies that have joined CEO Climate Leaders, an initiative that works to support the ambitious Paris Agreement and bold corporate climate action by setting ambitious targets.
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CommentaryLet’s talk about the cost of commercial vehicle decarbonisation
There’s much to be written, and we’ll be writing plenty of it, on the journey to the carbon zero promised land. Much of it from suppliers as we’re bombarded with information as they jostle for position, establishing their credentials and bid to secure their place in the race. There are ...