Latest fleet news – Page 209
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MT ArticleNew laws to improve electric vehicle charging approved by MPs
The UK Parliament has approved new regulations designed to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, offering EV drivers greater transparency, easier payments, and more reliable charging points. These regulations also require charge point operators to share data, facilitating better access to charging station information. With the UK having reached over ...
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MT ArticleWincanton lands Jet2 transport partnership deal
Supply chain specialist Wincanton has secured a contract to become Jet2.com’s dedicated transport partner.
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MT ArticleMilence announces launch of first truck charging site in Europe
Milence, the truck charging joint-venture, funded by Volvo Group, Traton and Daimler Trucks, has announced the opening of its first truck charging facility in Holland
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MT ArticleToyota announces breakthrough collaboration to manufacture solid state batteries
Idemitsu Kosan and Toyota Motor Corporation have teamed up to develop the technology and production capabilities needed for all-solid-state batteries, with series production as early as 2027.
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors deploys first hydrogen-powered waste collection truck in commercial trial with Remondis
Hyzon Motors introduces its first hydrogen-powered waste collection truck in collaboration with Remondis Australia
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MT ArticleNew MAN eTruck set for market launch
MAN Truck & Bus is set to introduce its new MAN eTruck tractor unit at the end of October
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MT ArticleIsuzu and Honda unveil hydrogen-powered Giga Fuel Cell truck with 800km range
Isuzu and Honda are unveiling the Giga Fuel Cell truck at the Japan Mobility Show which starts on 26 October in Tokyo
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MT ArticleTevva regroups after ElectraMeccanica merger falls apart
Following the termination of its merger agreement with ElectraMeccanica, Tevva has come out fighting, refuting the basis on which the termination was announced and re-shaping its management team to get the business back on track.
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MT ArticleGerman parliament introduces CO2 surcharge for truck tolls
The Bundestag has approved the addition of a CO2 component in the German road charging, set to effect from 01 December 2023. The new toll system will affect vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes, with varying toll rates depending on CO2 emissions.
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MT Article
Administrator set to rescue struggling haulier with CVA
The administrator for a Somerset haulage firm is trying to rescue the business through a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) after a review of its financial position showed that it was still solvent.
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MT ArticleMark Stewart collapse led to loss of 41 jobs, administrator reveals
The closure of Lincolnshire’s Mark Stewart International Transport led to 41 staff losing their jobs, according to its administrator.
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MT ArticleKempower unveils megawatt charging system for electric trucks and vehicles
Kempower’s new Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks promises to meet the growing demand for high-power charging in the commercial vehicle sector, supporting sustainability efforts and reducing carbon emissions in road transport.
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MT ArticleTraton launches subsidiary, Traton charging solutions, for truck charging services
As Traton Group launches Traton Charging Solutions, a subsidiary to enhance access to public charging stations for electric commercial vehicles, the company aims to address the evolving needs of the industry, promote accessibility and affordability, and ensure a seamless experience for operators.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks converts diesel truck into electric: A Feasibility Study
Renault Trucks has successfully retrofitted a 12-tonne diesel truck into a battery electric vehicle, in collaboration with Novumtech and with support from ADEME. This initiative aims to assess the viability of converting combustion engine trucks to electric.
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MT ArticleZERFD project update - eFreight 2030 consortium releases details
One of four funded projects sharing the £200 million government investment, eFREIGHT 2030 will receive £49.2 million in public funding.
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MT ArticleGXO extends Waitrose delivery deal
GXO Logistics said it had extended its contract to deliver produce into Waitrose stores across the UK.
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MT ArticleZERFD project details announced by Protium for hydrogen truck demonstration
Protium has secured £30m for its HyHaul project as part of the Government’s zero emission road freight programme, funding 30 trucks and four public hydrogen re-fuelling stations
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MT ArticleGridserve releases further details of its ZERFD project award
Gridserve has secured £62.7 million Government funding for its “Electric Freightway” project as part of the recently announced ZERFD programme
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MT ArticleZERFD programme gets green light with £200 million funding
Four projects will share the £200 million ZERFD programme funding as UK Government finally announces the programme go-live
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MT ArticleHumber haulier Mark Stewart moves to appoint administrators
Humber-based haulier Mark Stewart Limited is in the process of calling in the administrators, the company told MT today (17 October).