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MT ArticleAre you ready to meet the 2024 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players?
Are you ready to meet the 2024 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players? These are the individuals that are leading the way in reducing carbon emissions from road transport in the UK. They have demonstrated their commitment to decarbonisation through their actions, achievements, and impact. They have invested in low-carbon technologies, ...
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MT ArticleBrigade Electronics adds AI to its Backeye 360 camera system
Brigade Electronics has added artificial intelligence technology to its Backeye 360 camera system, which can detect the presence of humans in vehicle blind spots.
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MT ArticleAlmost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission, European Parliament rules
The European Parliament has approved a law that will require almost all new trucks sold in 2040 to be zero-emission.
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MT ArticleRHA launches manifesto to support hauliers operating in London
The RHA has called on the next London Mayor to appoint a freight commissioner and a freight council to ensure greater support for the haulage and coach sectors.
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MT ArticleMilence expands electric charging network to Sweden
Milence, a joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP, and Volvo Group, has announced the development of its first charging hub in the Nordics, situated in Varberg, Sweden.
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MT ArticleeMotion Fleet and Dynamon forge partnership to accelerate electric fleet adoption
eMotion Fleet and Dynamon, based in the UK, have forged a sales partnership agreement to introduce Dynamon’s fleet optimisation software, ‘ZERO,’ to the Japanese market. The collaboration aims to facilitate the electrification of fleet operations in Japan by offering advanced software solutions.
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MT ArticlePurdue engineers develop wireless charging system
Engineers at Purdue University, in collaboration with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), are making strides toward enabling electric vehicles (EVs) to charge wirelessly while driving on highways.
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MT ArticleMAN Truck & Bus expands eTruck portfolio ahead of IFAT Trade Fair
MAN Truck & Bus has announced a significant expansion of its eTruck portfolio ahead of the IFAT trade fair.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks launches European Tour with electrifying Diamond Echo
Renault Trucks is embarking on a journey across Europe, showcasing its commitment to electric mobility with the introduction of the Diamond Echo, a 100% electric truck.
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MT ArticleXPO Logistics holds fourth Female Drivers Forum
XPO Logistics is holding its fourth annual Female Drivers Forum today (16 April) at the company’s national distribution centre in Crick, Northamptonshire.
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MT ArticleTransport and logistics workers least happiest, new careers index reveals
Transport and logistics professionals are the least happy workers amongst all sectors, according to the findings of the recently launched Career Happiness Index
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MT ArticleWincanton wins extensions to transport and warehouse contracts with Dobbies
Wincanton has won extended warehouse and transport contracts to provide premium home delivery, store replenishment and e-commerce services for garden centre retailer Dobbies.
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MT ArticleFox Group takes delivery of four new Volvo electric trucks
Family-owned Fox Group is taking delivery of four new zero tailpipe emission Volvo trucks which will be used to service a low carbon asphalt plant being constructed at its site in Leyland.
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MT ArticleDon Valley MP visits local haulier JMS Doncaster to discuss industry challenges
Nick Fletcher, MP for Don Valley, recently visited logistics firm JMS Doncaster where he toured the facilities, met with employees, and discussed key issues impacting the local logistics industry.
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MT ArticleRenault’s Diamond Echo electric truck set to light up Europe on 10,000km demo tour
Renault Truck’s all electric E-Tech T truck will be lighting up Europe as it sets out on its 10,000 km tour of seven countries, which includes the UK.
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MT ArticleIncreased police restrictions on abnormal load movements costing sector £16.8m a year
Increased bureaucracy on abnormal load movements, which has seen the police enforcing different restrictions on moving abnormal loads, is costing the sector an estimated £16.8m a year, according to new research.
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MT ArticleDelay “broken” Brexit border controls or see food price inflation, Cold Chain Federation warns government
The Cold Chain Federation (CCF) is urging the government to delay the full implementation of the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM), due to launch on 30 April 2024, to prevent increased food prices and reduced consumer choice.
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MT ArticleMAN set to launch hydrogen-powered truck series in 2025
MAN Truck & Bus is set to deliver around 200 hydrogen-powered trucks to customers as early as 2025, the manufacturer has revealed.
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MT ArticleReinstate hard shoulder on “distinctly unpopular” smart motorways, RAC tells government
One year after the government ditched plans to create new smart motorway projects, amid safety concerns, the RAC is calling for the reinstatement of hard shoulder lanes on all existing smart motorways.
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MT ArticleSuckling Transport tanker drivers agree pay deal
Strikes involving Suckling Transport tanker drivers have been called off after the Unite union said it had secured a “significantly improved” pay deal.