Latest fleet news – Page 325
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MT ArticleShell partners with Hoyer on cleaner fuel trial
Shell has revealed details of its pilot fuel initiative in partnership with Hoyer, which aims to decarbonise its UK supply chain.The pilot programme, which began in May and will run for six month, marks the first application of the fuel in heavy-duty vehicles for Shell globally.It sees Shell switch part ...
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MT ArticleKnowles Transport acquires Masters Logistical
Cambridgeshire-based Knowles Transport has acquired a 100% shareholding in fellow 3PL warehousing & distribution provider Masters Logistical.Based in Ely, Masters offers services across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia and is a member of the Palletline freight distribution network.The acquisition comes at a period of significant growth for Knowles Transport. Financial results ...
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MT ArticleDHL Freight launches GoGreen Plus service to decarbonise road transport in Germany
Following the successful introduction of sea and air freight products, DHL Freight clients may now book the GoGreen Plus service for road transport services. GoGreen Plus is a component of the Deutsche Post DHL Group’s medium-term sustainability vision for 2030, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
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MT ArticleTesco and Volta Trucks work together to electrify fleet
Tesco is working with Volta Trucks on a prototype full-electric lorry. The Volta Zero was specifically designed to help the transport industry in its journey to net zero within urban areas as well as improving road safety as a result of its purpose-built, ground-up design.
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MT ArticleULEMCo partners with Keenan Recycling on first hydrogen-HVO dual-fuel truck
Hydrogen fuel pioneer ULEMCo is working with Keenan Recycling on a hydrogen dual-fuel truck using HVO rather than diesel.
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MT ArticleIndustry leaders urging politicians to aid the decarbonisation of road transport
Amazon, Daimler Truck, Scania and Volvo are urging politicians to stand up for what’s needed to turn the tide and decarbonise European road transport.
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MT ArticleScania promotes the increased production and use of biomethane in latest collaboration
The European Commission has launched a new initiative called the Biomethane Industrial Partnership. The goal is to vastly increase the output of biomethane. Scania is a co-founder and represents the transportation industry in this collaboration.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks has begun accepting pre-orders for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C
Renault Trucks has begun accepting pre-orders for the Renault Trucks E-Tech T and C, which are dedicated to regional transportation and urban construction, respectively. These new 44-tonne electric trucks will be built at the manufacturer’s Bourg-en-Bresse facility.
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MT ArticleElon Musk announces the start of the Tesla Semi production
Tesla has begun manufacturing of its electric Semi, and the first will be delivered to Pepsi beginning in December, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter on Thursday.
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MT ArticleLoop Energy announces tie up with new truck builders, both with an eye on medium-duty hydrogen-electric trucks
Loop Energy, a developer and producer of hydrogen fuel cells for commercial mobility, announced the addition of two new partners, both of which are working on the development of medium-duty hydrogen-electric trucks.
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MT ArticleRecycling Lives fits safety systems from Vision Techniques to fleet of electric skip loaders
Waste specialist Recycling Lives has fitted blind spot camera systems and alarms on its new all-electric skip transporter trucks in order to warn vulnerable road users.
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MT ArticleBallard announces global manufacturing strategy, including plan to invest $130 million manufacturing facility and R&D in China
Ballard Power Systems announced today its strategy ‘local for local’ where it plans to deepen its global manufacturing footprint in Europe, the United States and China to support global market demand growth through 2030.
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MT ArticleArla expands its green fleet with a new Scania battery-electric truck
The Swedish dairy company, Arla, expands its green fleet with a new battery-electric truck for quieter, greener urban delivery.
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MT ArticleBosch driving towards climate-neutral commercial powertrain solutions
As it moves toward the goal of climate-neutral freight transport, Bosch is expanding its powertrain portfolio: including diesel, battery-electric, and fuel-cell powertrains as well as the hydrogen engine.
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Stan Robinson Group remains upbeat in face of profit fall
Stan Robinson Group is reporting “another successful year”, despite revealing a near 40% drop in pre-tax profits in its latest annual results.The family-owned Staffordshire haulier specialises in nationwide haulage distribution as well as storage and holds operator licences for a total of 230 HGVs. It employs around 285 staff.Its recently ...
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Meachers to strengthen fleet after delivering better than expected profits
Meachers Global Logistics is set to invest £1.9m in new vehicles this year after seeing turnover and profit “exceed expectations” last year.Meachers Global Logistics, which has its headquarters in Southampton provides national and international freight and transport logistics services, including freight forwarding, supply chain management, UK warehousing, distribution, training, logistics ...
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MT ArticleFife Creamery boosts fleet with 30 FUSO Canters
Fife Creamery is in the process of adding 30 new Canter 7.5-tonners from Ciceley Commercials to its fleet, along with two 18-tonne Mercedes-Benz Actros.Most of Fife Creamery’s 30 new FUSO Canters have been delivered and are already on the road, delivering chilled, frozen and speciality ambient products to a broad ...
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Still time to register for free Scottish Clean Air Roadshow next week in Edinburgh
Commercial vehicle operators affected by Scotland’s Low Emission Zones (LEZ) across Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow should head along to a free half-day roadshow next week, brought to you by Motor Transport and Transport News.You’ll be able to hear directly from Transport Scotland and The City of Edinburgh Council ...
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September marks first growth in van registrations this year, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market grew by almost 11% in September - the first month to see growth in van registrations this year - according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).SMMT said that the uptick in LCV registrations, which saw overall van registrations during the ...
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London haulier IEFS Logistics rebrands as Ketra (Linked Logistics)
Palletways haulier IEFS Logistics is finally rebranding as Ketra (Linked Logistics) after being delayed by the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.The Barking-based firm is rebranding five years after being acquired by fellow Palletways member Ketra (Linked Logistics).Martyn Young, Ketra managing director, bought the business in 2017 when IEFS’s owner retired ...