Latest fleet news – Page 94
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MT ArticleWanted: feedback on progress towards zero-emission heavy duty vehicle infrastructure in the EU
The European Commission is asking for feedback by 19 January on where there are gaps in technology readiness, enabling conditions, and research and innovation priorities for zero emission heavy duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs) and their supporting infrastructure. It is seeking feedback from stakeholders operating in any ...
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MT ArticleWanted: feedback on progress towards zero-emission heavy duty vehicle infrastructure in the EU
The European Commission is asking for feedback by 19 January on where there are gaps in technology readiness, enabling conditions, and research and innovation priorities for zero emission heavy duty vehicles (ZE-HDVs) and their supporting infrastructure. It is seeking feedback from stakeholders operating in any of the ...
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MT ArticleEvri powers up with introduction of new DAF XB Electric
Evri said it had become one of the first companies to integrate the new DAF XB Electric truck into its operations after it began working out of the parcel firm’s Southampton depot.
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MT ArticleNikola Corporation reveals second round of layoffs amid deepening financial crisis
In a recent series of US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, Nikola Corporation has disclosed stark financial challenges that raise substantial doubts about the company’s ability to continue operations, including two rounds of staff layoffs (October and again this month, December).
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MT ArticleElectra launches new 7.5t electric trucks for commercial use
Electra Commercial Vehicles has introduced two new electric truck models in partnership with Speedy, the UK’s leading tools and equipment hire provider. The 7.5-tonne flatbed and box body electric trucks represent a new chassis platform for the company, designed to meet diverse commercial logistics needs.
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MT ArticleGrob Group transitions entire fleet to HVO in net zero push
Grob Group, a UK-based conglomerate, has announced a complete switch to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its delivery vehicles, marking a significant step towards its 2030 net zero emissions target.
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MT ArticleMJ Church trials skip truck with Electra Commercial Vehicles
Electra Commercial Vehicles is currently conducting a demonstration trial of its 19-tonne skip vehicle with MJ Church, a company already committed to electric vehicle technology through two 27-tonne electric refuse collection vehicles (eRCVs) in its fleet.
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MT ArticleCarlsberg toasts permission for Britvic takeover
Carlsberg’s takeover of Britvic has been given the go-ahead by the competition watchdog, with a completion date now set for next month.
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MT ArticleTen new hydrogen trucks to hit Dutch roads via SWiM Grant
A pioneering initiative by the Dutch government will see ten hydrogen trucks developed and deployed over the next three years, thanks to the Strategic Sustainable Mobility (SWiM) grant programme.
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MT Articlebp pulse and Ekoenergetyka collaborate on truck charging solutions across Europe
Charging specialist Ekoenergetyka and bp pulse have announced a strategic partnership to address charging infrastructure challenges for heavy-duty electric vehicles, focusing on developing reliable overnight charging solutions for e-trucks.
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MT ArticleAIT Home Delivery delivers the smiles for children this Christmas
Staff at AIT Home Delivery are being Christmas elves and delivering festive joy by providing new toys to thousands of children in Northamptonshire this year.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail set to fall into foreign ownership
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský has overcome a major hurdle in his bid to take over Royal Mail after the government approved the deal.
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MT ArticleNorth Air pay offer grounds strike action at Edinburgh airport
Fuel tanker drivers based at Edinburgh airport have called off scheduled strikes and “overwhelmingly” backed a new pay offer from their employer North Air.
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MT ArticleWallsend hydrogen fuel project seeks government backing
Up to 80 hydrogen trucks could be on the roads around Wallsend in the next five years if a bid for government funding submitted by French-owned hydrogen producer Lhyfe gets the go ahead. The government is currently considering bids for the second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR) of ...
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MT ArticlePall-Ex university graduates celebrate degree success
Three Pall-Ex employees are celebrating having graduated from the Open University’s BA degree course in professional management.
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MT ArticleWincanton signs 10-year renewal with Britvic
Wincanton has extended its contract with soft drinks producer Britvic for another decade, taking their partnership into its 40th year.
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MT ArticleLogistics UK reveals winners of annual awards
Logistics UK has announced the winners of its eighth annual Logistics Awards at a reception and celebratory gala dinner at the Park Plaza hotel, Westminster Bridge.
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MT ArticleEV Cargo makes leadership changes
Heath Zarin is to take on the role of executive chairman at EV Cargo while chief strategy officer Simon Pearson has been promoted to group chief executive.
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MT ArticleFresh off the line: Windrose delivers first electric semis to Kerry Logistics and Rokin Logistics
Just 34 months since Windrose Technology was founded, the Chinese EV startup has begun mass production of its Windrose R700 electric semi with the first completed trucks rolling off the production line and already in operation with two logistics companies.
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MT ArticleElectra supports innovative vehicle-to-grid charging project
Electra has participated in the UK’s first megawatt Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charger project, developed in partnership with Islington Council and supported by government funding from the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero and Innovate UK.