Latest fleet news – Page 241
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MT ArticleGXO inks e-fulfillment and returns deal with Abercrombie & Fitch
GXO has expanded its partnership with Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F Co), managing the fashion retailer's UK e-commerce fulfillment and returns from its dedicated, newly refurbished 170,000-square-foot facility near London. The expansion follows the success of GXO’s partnership with A&F Co in the United States, where the company operates a high-tech ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers electric heavy transport solution to Swedish haulier
Volvo Trucks has recently provided a haulier in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an electric truck designed for 74 tonne heavy transport.
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MT ArticleREVAMP Research project aims to industrialise reprocessing of commercial vehicle batteries
The REVAMP project, which was recently launched, has set out to automate the process of assessing the condition of used vehicle batteries.
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MT ArticleScania places first green steel order in further step towards decarbonised supply chain
Scania, a leading manufacturer of trucks, is making significant progress in decarbonising its supply chain by initiating its first order for green steel.
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Energy giant SSE to trial hydrogen-fuelled van from First Hydrogen
Utility firm SSE has taken delivery of First Hydrogen’s hydrogen-fuel-cell powered vehicle (FCEV) at its operational site in Aberdeen, from where it will undertake real-world trials.Hydrogen-powered vehicle manufacturer First Hydrogen said the trial area features some of the UK's best hydrogen infrastructure which will enable SSE test its refuelling, which ...
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MT ArticleNorth American Council for Freight Efficiency releases 10-point plan for electric truck charging infrastructure
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) recently released a comprehensive report titled “Charging Forward with Electric Trucks,” which provides valuable guidance on the implementation of electric truck charging infrastructure.
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Cold chain operators “more resilient” following Covid-19, survey reveals
Nearly three quarters of UK cold chain operators say the sector has become “more resilient” after battling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they warn that recruitment remains a challenge.According to a survey by the Cold Chain Federation, almost 75% of respondents, when asked about the long-term effects of ...
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DSV and partners create green transport corridor from Denmark to UK
Logistics giant DSV has joined forces with Arla Foods, Danish Crown and ferry operator DFDS to create a new transport corridor delivering climate-neutral food from Denmark to the UK.DSV and DFDS will conduct a pilot test on the use of electric trucks and electric refrigerated trailers for transporting dairy and ...
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MT ArticleMilton Keynes city council includes four battery electric vehicles in a 65-truck order for new waste and recycling service
Milton Keynes City Council has placed an order for a complete fleet of Dennis Eagle RCVs (Refuse Collection Vehicles) as part of its upcoming waste and recycling contract with four of the vehicles specified as battery electric. The council has chosen SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK to operate the new service, which is scheduled to commence in September of this year.
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MT ArticleFire at Nikola headquarters raises suspicions of foul play, multiple electric trucks damaged, says the company
Electric truck manufacturer Nikola faced a fire incident near its global headquarters in Phoenix, which resulted in the burning of multiple electric trucks. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported in relation to the incident.
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MT ArticleVienna fire department adds battery electric fire engine to fleet
The Vienna Professional Fire Department is embracing electric technology by introducing two electrically powered basic firefighting vehicles (BLF) to its fleet.
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen announces zero emission vehicle trials with SSE
SSE (Scottish & Southern Electricity) currently operates one of the largest vehicle fleets in the UK. The company has already pledged to switch 2500 of its vehicles to electric and has now embarked ona trial of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with Hydrogen First.
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MT ArticleMAN secures part-funding from Bavarian state government to support Nuremberg battery plant
MAN to build battery production site in Nuremberg by 2025. Facility aims to manufacture 100,000 battery packs per year for electric trucks and buses, with the investment of €100 million.
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MT ArticleWIKAB introduces Scania L 280 TMA-Truck to its fleet in steps towards sustainability
WIKAB, a sports and road construction company with 40 years of experience, has introduced the Scania L 280 TMA-truck with Scania City Door, a low-entry truck designed to excel in challenging traffic environments.
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MT Article41 global companies unite to advocate for stricter CO2 standards in road transport
A group of 41 prominent companies, including Nike, Heineken, PepsiCo, DFDS, Maersk, ChargePoint, Nestlé, Volta Trucks, and Kuehne and Nagel, have jointly penned a letter to European institutions urging for stricter CO2 standards in road transport.
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MT ArticleRHA slams government over 'inadequate' apprenticeship grant for HGV technicians
The government has left Heavy Vehicle Technician apprenticeships high and dry with an “inadequate” funding increase which fails to cover the cost of running the courses, the RHA warned this week.The association welcomed the government’s decision to hike funding for HGV C+E apprenticeship from £7,000 to £8,000 but said its ...
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MT ArticleQuantron AG and Goldstone Technologies join forces to develop sustainable mobility solutions
Quantron AG has announced a new joint venture called ROQIT at the Greentech Festival in Berlin.
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MT ArticleCross Transport administrator urges struggling hauliers to seek advice ASAP
A joint administrator of Cross Transport is urging operators to seek professional guidance sooner rather than later, after the Birmingham-based haulier went under.David Kemp and Richard Hunt of nationwide insolvency practitioner, SFP, were recently appointed as joint administrators of Cross Transport Limited, which provided road haulage services across the UK ...
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MT ArticleTuffnells bought by on-demand delivery firm Shift
Shift, which offers on-demand delivery services using independent drivers, has bought Tuffnells out of administration.Announcing the deal, the tech-based firm, which is led by 29 year old founder and entrepreneur Jacob Corlett, said it is looking at re-opening some of Tuffnells' 33 depots and employing some of its former staff.Shift, ...
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MT ArticleWincanton and IKEA welcome Prime Minister to new Dartford hub
Wincanton and IKEA hosted Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at their new 452,000sq ft distribution centre in Dartford this week, where he described the two company’s expansion as a “huge vote of confidence” for the economy.Located at the former Littlebrook Power Station site near the Dartford Crossing, the multi-million-pound distribution centre ...