Latest fleet news – Page 144
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MT ArticleVolvo’s electric trucks reach 80 million kilometres in five years
Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometres since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019, says the company. Volvo has sold more than 3,500 electric trucks in 45 countries since 2019
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MT ArticleShell inaugurates megawatt charger for trucks and vessels in Amsterdam
Shell has launched its first self-developed megawatt charger at the Energy Transition Campus Amsterdam (ETCA). Designed for dual use, the charger serves both electric trucks and shipping vessels. The megawatt charger’s capacity is equivalent to three 350kW fast chargers currently used by trucks.
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MT ArticleFarrall Transport partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, has formed a strategic partnership with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd (Farrall’s Group) to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into Farrall’s fleet.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers FM Electric rigid to Joseph Parr Builders’ Merchant
Joseph Parr (Alco) has received a Volvo FM Electric 6x2 rigid truck, marking what is believed to be the first zero-tailpipe heavy-duty truck in use by a builders’ merchant in the UK.
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MT ArticleCollaboration promotes shift to electric transport in Portugal
The transition to sustainable transport in Portugal is being driven by a new collaboration aimed at introducing heavy-duty electric vehicles for transporting IKEA products. This initiative represents more than a simple vehicle replacement; it requires cross-industry partnerships to achieve significant progress.
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MT ArticleCellcentric initiates pilot production of fuel cell systems
Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group, has launched pilot production for fuel cell systems at its Esslingen-Pliensauvorstadt site, marking a significant advancement towards large-scale production of hydrogen fuel cells.
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MT ArticleGovernment-funded project launched to decarbonise emergency services
Project RESPONSE (Robust Emergency Services Performing Operations in Electric) is a new initiative aimed at enhancing the efficiency of emergency service operations through zero-emission (ZE) technology. Funded by Innovate UK under the Net Zero Mobility programme, the project addresses challenges in developing comprehensive ZE emergency service planning and dispatch systems. ...
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MT ArticleXPO renews pledge to reduce environmental impact of Tour de France
XPO has announced that it will be the Official Transport Partner of the Tour de France for the 44th consecutive year.
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MT ArticleNew logistics robotics specialist aims to shape the future of the industry
New UK-based robotics and automation company Rainbow Dynamics has pledged to be at the forefront of sustainable robotic load handing and parcel sortation for logistics warehouses, parcel handling facilities, manufacturing sites and e-commerce fulfilment centres.
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MT ArticleBritish tennis star swaps racket for Evri uniform and electric cargo bike
Evri has teamed up with British tennis star Liam Broady to deliver a special package to the National Tennis Centre as he prepares for the prestigious Wimbledon tournament, which starts on 1 July this year.
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MT ArticleTeletrac Navman appoints new chief operations and financial officer
Connected mobility platform specialist Teletrac Navman has appointed Ricardo Buranello as its chief operations and financial officer. The company said that Buranello (pictured) is a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record of success in areas including sales and business development, general management, finance, and M&A. With previous experience ...
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MT ArticlePanattoni plans £135m speculative logistics development in Coventry
Logistics real estate developer Panattoni is planning a £135m speculative logistics development in Coventry.
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MT ArticleDon’t rush to dismiss hydrogen trucks as a zero emission option, report advises hauliers
Fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions is urging HGV fleet managers currently shifting from diesel to electric vehicles not to shut the door on hydrogen-powered trucks.
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MT ArticleHauliers travel to Zambia to witness life-saving Transaid projects
A dozen of Transaid’s corporate partners from the haulage industry have returned from a self-funded visit to Zambia, where they visited two of the charity’s health and road safety projects.
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MT ArticleeFREIGHT 2030 trial promises to be “ultimate” test of electric HGVs
The recently launched eFREIGHT 2030 trial will see electric HGVs pushed to their limit and prove they have a place in logistics fleets in the next decade, according to Angus Webb (pictured), the chief executive of the project’s planning software provider Dynamon.
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MT ArticleWincanton unveils EyeQ fleet management solution
Wincanton took to the stage at Road Transport Expo earlier this month to demonstrate how a data-led approach can boost both logistical efficiency and sustainability. Helen Flanagan, product director for EyeQ at Wincanton, explained that to reduce its environmental impact, Wincanton has introduced a control tower solution to manage fleet ...
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MT ArticleEvri invests £19m to create UK’s largest electric cargo bike fleet
Evri is investing £19m in new plans to fast-track the rollout out of its electric cargo bike fleet as part of wider plans to slash the delivery company’s emissions.
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MT ArticleVox Pop: How can the next government give more support to HGV fleet operators?
Key figures from the road transport sector tell us what they’d like to see happen once the General Election is done and dusted
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MT ArticleUK diesel van numbers soar by one million, Transport & Environment report reveals
The number of vans on the UKs roads has skyrocketed, with a million more added in less than ten years, despite industry and government efforts to increase the take-up of electric vans.