Latest fleet news – Page 332
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MT ArticleVolta starts electric vehicle production in Austria
The first Volta Zero battery electric vehicle has rolled off the Steyr production line in Austria
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MT ArticleZero carbon transport will need green electricity - lots of it and in the right places
Whatever the post 2035 road transport landscape looks like it is certain to involve the use of growing amounts of electricity to power vehicles as the 120-year dominance of diesel begins to decline. Whether trucks are powered by batteries, catenaries or hydrogen - or a combination - they will need ...
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MT ArticleTevva secures EU funding through NEXT ETruck Project
UK carbon zero truck manufacturer Tevva joins European consortium to drive innovation in medium duty truck segment
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MT ArticleCummins unveils new electric heavy duty powertrain
Cummins has released details of a new electric powertrain for heavy trucks, the first fruits of its recent acquisition of Meritor
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks presents a new fully electric axle for extended range
Further improvements to the driveline of electric vehicles was on display at IAA Transportation 2022 with Volvo Trucks unveiling a completely new, fully electric rear axle, freeing up space for more batteries and potentially longer range for Volvo’s BEVs.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks to launch customer tests of hydrogen fuel cell trucks in 2025
Volvo Trucks is planning to roll out customer testing of its hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in 2025, the company announced this week. The trucks are currently undergoing intensive testing by Volvo Trucks and have an operational range comparable to diesel trucks of up to 1,000 km. The pilot phase ...
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MT ArticleLoop Energy announces new fuel cell system with the promise of cost parity with diesel
Further evidence hydrogen has a strong role to play in the European heavy duty truck sector was announced at IAA Transportation 2022 in September with the launch of a new fuel cell system by Loop Energy. The company claims it will slash the running cost of fuel cell powered trucks, ...
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MT ArticleFUSO increases spec options for eCanter
FUSO unveiled the latest version of its eCanter at IAA Transportation 2022, now with increased wheelbase and gross vehicle weight options
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MT ArticleStart up truck maker Quantron launches new long-haul tractor unit
Quantron, the German-based new truck builder has unveiled a new long-haul hydrogen fuel cell tractor unit capable of a range up to 1500km
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MT ArticleBYD launches a pair of battery powered trucks for Europe
Chinese battery electric vehicle manufacturer, signals European market intent with the launch of two new rigid trucks
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MT ArticleIveco-Nikola joint venture sees first fruit with two new product reveals at IAA Transportation 2022
The first fruits of the Iveco and Nikola joint-venture were unveiled at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover with the unveiling of two new heavy duty trucks. The commercial launch of the new battery electric Nikola Tre and a prototype of a new fuel cell electric vehicle.
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MT ArticleNikola and E.on announce tie-up for hydrogen infrastructure development
E.on and Nikola have announced a strategic collaboration to establish a hydrogen supply and related infrastructure network for the European heavy truck sector
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MT ArticleIndustry hails 'mini-budget' tax cuts but calls for longer-term support
The new Chancellor’s significant package of tax cuts has been largely welcomed by the haulage and logistics sector, which has been specifically designed to help support business growth.Logistics UK said Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini budget’ provided flexibility to haulage firms, including SMEs, with changes to IR35 and national insurance contributions particularly ...
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MT ArticleProfits slide at Rhenus despite post-Brexit warehousing boom
Strong demand for UK warehousing and storage services following Brexit helped Rhenus Logistics boost turnover by 8.2% last year.However, profits reduced due to increased investment in employee costs, as well as the reduced government assistance from its furlough scheme, coupled with inflationary pressures.Latest financial results for the year ending 31 ...
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MT ArticleBP partners with MAN to trial fuel app
BP is trialling a payment app with MAN that it said would make fuel payments easier, faster and more secure.BP InTruck Connect is a digital in-truck payment app that will be piloted as part of MAN’s SimplePay product.Alexandru Eftimiu, BP fleet Europe VP, said: “With our InTruck Connect solution, drivers ...
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MT ArticleGefco back on track after cutting ties with Russian Railways
International logistics firm Gefco has described how its global business became “exceedingly difficult” following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, due to its association and links with state-owned rail firm Russian Railways.In its latest set of financial results, the haulage and shipping giant said its ultimate parent undertaking was placed ...
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MT ArticleHauliers urged to help shape new clean air plan for Manchester
Haulage firms operating in or around Greater Manchester are being encouraged to give their views about how a non-charging clean air plan can be developed to address the northern city’s pollution problems.Manchester’s mayor Andy Burnham said local authorities will refuse to implement a charging clean air zone and the only ...
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MT Article'Scrap apprenticeship levy and fund more training instead,' RHA tells government
The apprenticeship levy should be abolished and replaced with a skills levy that could be used for a broader range of training opportunities, according to the RHA.The trade association for hauliers said the current system was not fit for purpose and only allowed firms to use funding for apprenticeships.It said ...
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MT ArticleSpeedy Hire calls on Isuzu to expand fleet
Speedy Hire has added 39 new Isuzu 7.5-tonne rigids to its fleet and hailed them for providing the business with a “perfect solution”.The order features rigid models specified with either beavertail plant bodies or half box/half curtain bodies and they will operate in various locations across the UK after being ...
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MT ArticleStrikes resume at Muller as dispute over driver rotas continues
HGV drivers at dairy firm Muller have resumed their strikes over “excessive rota demands” after industrial action was halted due to disruption by animal rights activists.Nearly 70 staff responsible for delivering milk and other dairy products to Marks & Spencer and Waitrose stores nationwide have taken nine days of strike ...