Latest fleet news – Page 208
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MT ArticleNikola Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, today reported financial results and business updates for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (FCEVs): - Nikola wholesaled 40 FCEVs in Q1 ...
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MT ArticleTevva filing $75 million lawsuit against ElectraMeccanica
Tevva Motors, has announced it is filing a lawsuit in the United States District Court in Arizona against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (EMV) as well as the company’s CEO Susan Docherty seeking ”redress for the improper and unmerited purported termination of the binding merger arrangement agreement with Tevva”. Tevva re-engaging ...
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MT ArticleScania partners with ABB to expand electric truck charging infrastructure
Scania has joined forces with Swiss technology company ABB to enhance its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, offering customers a complete EV solution for regional and urban transport. This partnership extends beyond 600kW charging, with plans for the introduction of advanced megawatt charging technology.
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MT ArticleEuropean commission approves €659 million French funding for lithium-ion battery research
The European Commission greenlights France’s financial support to battery manufacturer Verkor for research on lithium-ion battery production processes, citing economic development and Verkor’s commitment to knowledge-sharing as key factors in the approval.
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MT ArticleWhy a young transport lawyer harbours an ambition to be a traffic commissioner
Charlotte Hunt was appointed transport and regulatory solicitor in the growing London office of law firm Weightmans in August 2021 after almost five years with Woodfines. Having completed her law degree at the University of Hull in 2014, Hunt harbours what many would regard as an unusual ambition for someone ...
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MT ArticleB-ON introduces electric transporter ’Pelkan’
B-ON, the company founded by the acquisition of StreetScooter from DeutschePost DHL back in 2022, has signalled a dramatic shift in styling and capability with the unveiling of Pelkan, an electric delivery vehicle designed for urban logistics.
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New Palletforce member "a force to be reckoned with"
A&R Haulage has joined the Palletforce network, taking on CB postcodes in Cambridge and Saffron Walden as well as CM postcodes around Stansted.The Risby-based firm works with trailer operators and freight forwarders in the UK and Europe and offers container unloading and fulfilment services at Felixstowe and Harwich, alongside full ...
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MT ArticleATF investment: was it worth the hassle?
Fewer than 3% of ATF Operators Association (ATFOA) members feel opening their authorised testing facility (ATF) was a ‘very good’ investment, Motortransport.co.uk can reveal. A survey the association conducted in September, based on feedback from 70 ATF operators, asked respondents to choose which of six options best described their feelings ...
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MT ArticleAround the world in parcels
Ever wondered what's going on in the parcels market outside the world of FedEx acquisitions and DPD domination? Here's a few snippets of parcels news from around the globe.JapanJapanese online retailer Rekuten has introduced a new delivery service which could see orders fulfilled in as little as 20 minutes in ...
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APC boosts capacity with additional parcel sort
APC Overnight has unveiled its multi-million pound parcel sortation system at its Cannock, Staffordshire hub, which doubles the company’s overnight capacity ahead of the peak.Two independent sky sorters (pictured) have been installed above APC’s existing sorter. The new system will enable the firm to process an additional 15,000 to 20,000 ...
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Peter Green Haulage upbeat as turnover soars
Turnover at Peter Green Haulage increased by almost 30% last year.Latest financial figures for the Somerset transport firm showed that in the year ending 31 December 2022 its turnover rose to £25.8m, an increase from £19.9m in 2021.Gross profit also increased by 10.6% to £4.9m.However, its pre-tax profit fell by ...
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Generation Logistics builds on success with more DfT funding for year two
Generation Logistics secured a further £300,000 of DfT funding for its second year to continue raising the profile of logistics in schools and colleges, by supporting educators with resources and materials, as well as talking directly to young people and other potential recruits to the sector by continuing a heavyweight ...
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MT ArticleWe don’t need government handouts, just confidence to invest, Logistics UK finance forum hears
While the logistics industry does not need more government handouts to fund the move to net zero carbon emissions
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MT ArticleMAN makes its first entry into the battery electric truck market
MAN Truck & Bus has taken a significant step in the journey towards decarbonising freight transport by commencing sales of its first heavy-duty electric truck. The initial batch of 200 units is set to be delivered to select customers in 2024, with a view to increasing production numbers from 2025 ...
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MT ArticleRizon’s class 4-5 electric trucks now eligible for California’s HVIP incentive program
Rizon’s Class 4-5 electric trucks, endorsed as zero-emission vehicles by CARB, now qualify for California’s HVIP program, offering substantial incentives for fleet operators looking to adopt sustainable transport solutions. With a range of body options and cost-effective charging, these trucks are poised to make a meaningful impact in the shift ...
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MT ArticleCulina Group companies report soaring revenues and profits
Culina Group companies Fowler Welch and Great Bear Distribution fought against “challenging market conditions” last year to increase both revenue and pre-tax profits.
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MT ArticleTruck drivers fined for breaking weight restriction laws
HGV drivers have appeared in court in Berkshire this month after breaching weight restriction orders across the county. Thames Valley Police said it undertook regular patrols, along with the Public Protection Partnership (PPP) across Bracknell, West Berkshire and Wokingham areas to check whether lorry drivers were breaking the law. ...
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MT ArticleFurther details of the £200m government-funded ZERFD project released
The Department for Transport (DfT) has released transparency data detailing the projects which have been successful in securing a share of the £200m funding.
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MT ArticleLeading EU committee supports phasing out diesel trucks by 2035
The European Parliament’s environment committee has supported the European Commission’s ambitious plans to reduce emissions from heavy goods vehicles, pushing for stricter targets and an end to exemptions for certain truck types.