Latest fleet news – Page 328
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks, IKEA and Raben Group join forces to accelerate zero emission transport
Volvo Trucks, IKEA Industry and the Raben Group have signed a collaboration agreement on zero-emission heavy transport. IKEA will introduce heavy electric Volvo trucks for internal transport flows at two of its factories in Zbąszynek in Poland, which will be operated by the Raben Group. Lessons from the pilot will ...
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MT ArticleTevva unveils 19-tonne hydrogen electric truck
Tevva has continued to roll out its product development plans with the unveiling of the new 19-tonne hydrogen-electric truck at the IAA Transportation 2022 event in September. The company showcased its range of full-electric and hydrogen-electric medium-duty 7.5-tonne to 19-tonne trucks as it targets the European market. The OEM is ...
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MT ArticleVolta Zero tested to hot weather extremes
Volta Trucks has completed rigorous hot weather testing on its full-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero, at the purpose-built Nardo Technical Centre in Southern Italy.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks reveals eActros LongHaul at IAA Transportation
Mercedes-Benz Trucks took the wraps off its long-distance, battery electric tractor unit, the eActros LongHaul, at the IAA Transportation 2022 exhibition with the promise of a 500km single charge range. The first prototypes have already undergone intensive tests and will next be trialled on public roads this year. Mercedes eActros ...
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MT ArticleDFDS gives positive report on Sunswap battery-powered trailer refrigeration unit
DFDS has completed successful in-service trials of a Sunswap battery-powered trailer refrigeration unit, using solar panels to charge the batteries.
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MT ArticleNewcastle under Lyme borough council announce it’s HGV fleet set to switch to alternative fuel
Making major strides towards decarbonisation targets, Newcastle under Lyme borough council have announced it will be shifting away from diesel and opting for HVO for its HGV fleet.
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MT ArticleDX launches £750,000 electric vehicle programme with Ikea
DX has launched a three-year project to acquire a fleet of electric vehicles for use in its delivery and logistics partnership with Ikea.The company has recently invested £750,000 with further investment planned over the next three years to establish an initial fleet of over 60 electric vehicles for Ikea’s home-delivery ...
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MT ArticleHyCET research project: Consortium promotes sustainable transport logistics using hydrogen trucks
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) awarded financing for the collaboration research project HyCET (Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks) led by the BMW Group in September 2022.
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MT Article£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero-emission HGVs
The deadline for submissions to the UK Government’s zero emission road freight trials closes on 12 October 2022. The trials commit more than £200 million in government funds to start the world’s largest fleet of zero emission heavy goods trucks (HGVs), speeding up efforts to decarbonise road freight.
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MT ArticleCatenary powered electric trucks as part of the carbon zero fleet mix
David Cebon, the Director of the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Cambridge University, conducted the first step of a government-funded feasibility study into a unique solution to batteries’ reduced energy density in the first half of the year
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MT ArticleDirect Tyre Management founder and chairman Steve Richardson retires after 45 years in the industry
Steve Richardson, founder of Direct Tyre Management (DTM) has announced his retirement, following a career spanning 45 years.Richardson started out as a tyre fitter for Central Tyres in 1977 and earned rapid promotion to become the youngest centre manager in Central Tyres’ history at 22 years old.In 1992, having progressed ...
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MT ArticleFirst drive of the new Volta Zero prototype electric truck
Our colleagues at sister publication Commercial Motor were some of the first journalists to get a drive in the design verification prototypes of the Volta Zero in the summer of 2022. There remains some development work to complete before the vehicle is ready for full production, but the inital signs are very promising.
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MT ArticleAO Logistics achieves RoSPA Silver award for health and safety
Online electricals retailer AO has received an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high standards in health and safety.The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has bestowed AO Logistics with a Silver Award for their efforts to ensure staff get home safely to their families at the end of ...
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Sustainable fuels and fleet decarbonisation to be discussed at Scottish Clean Air Roadshow
Sustainable fuels and fleet decarbonisation will be key topics discussed at the Scottish Clean Air Roadshow in Edinburgh on 18 October, organised by Motor Transport and sister title Transport News.Free-to-attend, the half-day event will cover the rollout of Scotland’s Low Emission Zones (LEZs) across four major cities, as well as ...
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MT ArticleR Swain & Sons back to black and on hunt for new clients and markets
R Swain & Sons is “reinvigorating” its client base and seeking new markets this year after returning to the black in 2021, according to its latest annual results.The company, which is based in Rochester, Kent, is the largest flatbed operator in the UK and specialises in heavy haulage, specialist lifting, ...
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MT ArticleRedhead Freight to be liquidated with assets and trade transferred to DB Schenker
Redhead Freight is to cease to trade this month with the loss-making haulier’s trade and assets transferred to parent company Shenker AG, the logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn.The Palletforce member, which trades as Redhead International, has a fleet of more than 300 trucks operating from five depots across the UK ...
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MT ArticleThe Kraker Trailer e-axle could save up to 20% on fuel.
Kraker Trailers, a Dutch moving-floor trailer manufacturer, claims that a prototype e-axle hybrid it has created has the potential to save 20% on gasoline.
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MT ArticleHultsteins helps Salford Van Hire slash 50 tonnes of CO2 per annum for Danish Crown
Hultsteins, an electric refrigeration expert, has been essential in assisting Salford Van Hire in reducing CO2 emissions for its long-term client Danish Crown.
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MT ArticleAllison Transmission’s eGen Power electric axles on Isuzu’s light-duty electric trucks
Isuzu’s light-duty electric trucks and midibus platforms will use Allison’s eGen Power 100S electric axles.
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MT ArticleClipper Logistics begins “prompt” integration into GXO as CMA greenlights acquisition
The integration of Clipper Logistics into GXO will begin in earnest from today (4 October) following unconditional regulatory clearance from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for the acquisition.Whilst GXO’s acquisition was completed in May this year, both companies continued to be run independently, pending completion of the regulatory ...