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MT ArticleScotland releases plan to decarbonise haulage
The Scottish government has published its plans for decarbonising the haulage industry, with the aim of transport firms having access to a wide range of zero emission trucks up to 44-tonnes by 2029.
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MT ArticleScotland unveils HGV Decarbonisation Pathway to accelerate net zero transition
Scotland’s truck sector is taking strides towards decarbonisation with the unveiling of the HGV Decarbonisation Pathway. This comprehensive plan, developed by senior leaders from various sectors over 18 months, outlines key actions to facilitate the transition of the sector to net zero emissions.
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MT ArticleMultimillion-pound investment in England’s roads
High risk roads in England will get new junctions, roundabouts and surfacing works in a £38m package aimed at boosting safety.
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MT ArticleeActros demonstrates potential for heavy-duty shuttle transport
A successful trial of an electric truck in a heavy-duty shuttle scenario has taken place in Poland.
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MT ArticleEssex haulage director disqualified for licence lending
The boss of an Essex-based international haulier has been disqualified for five years after presiding over “truly appalling” business practices that included running more trucks than legally allowed, tacho card lending and a huge amount of missing mileage.
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MT ArticleGregory Group sets Net Zero Emissions Target for 2038
Gregory Group has announced its commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2038. This ambitious target reflects the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability and its recognition of the significant environmental impact of the transport sector.
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MT ArticleBiden-Harris Administration unveils national strategy for zero-emission freight corridors
The Biden-Harris Administration has unveiled the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, marking a significant milestone in efforts to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for freight trucks across the United States.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks announces 100 truck order from DFDS
Volvo Trucks has secured an order for 100 electric trucks from DFDS. This acquisition brings DFDS’s Volvo electric truck fleet to a total of 225 trucks, the largest fleet of heavy electric trucks owned by a single company in Europe.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America rolls out first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 Trucks with PITT OHIO leading the way
Daimler Truck North America has announced the delivery of its first battery-electric Freightliner eM2 trucks. The eM2 trucks, manufactured at the company’s plant in Portland, Oregon, are being distributed to customers across the country, with PITT OHIO being the first to deploy them.
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MT ArticleTruck upcycler Lunaz Applied Technologies goes into administration
A business restructure at Lunaz Group has seen the company appoint administrators at its three-year-old commercial vehicle upcycling business.
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MT ArticleHyundai Motor and Iveco Group strengthen partnership to explore electric heavy-duty trucks
Hyundai Motor Company and Iveco Group have announced an expansion of their partnership aimed at advancing innovation in the commercial electric heavy-duty trucks for European markets.
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MT ArticleNeill & Brown Global Logistics trials first electric truck with Vertellus EV discovery programme
Humber-based Neill & Brown Global Logistics is embarking on its first trial of a fully electric truck as part of its sustainability efforts. Supplied through Premium Leasing, the vehicle, an 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D rigid, is part of Vertellus’s 3-month EV Discovery programme, including the installation of a DC ...
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MT ArticleChargePoint partners with Iveco to simplify commercial EV rental and charging
ChargePoint has announced an agreement with Iveco, through it’s GATE initiatitive, to offer hassle-free charging solutions tailored to manage commercial EV fleets.
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MT ArticleScania starts autonomous hub-to-hub transport deployment
Scania is embarking on a development in autonomous hub-to-hub transport solutions with the launch of its Autonomous Commercial Pilot Programme. As part of the Traton Group, Scania is teaming up with US-based Plus to integrate its Level 4 autonomous SuperDrive technology stack into Scania and other Traton Group vehicles.
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MT ArticleSurecam partners with Optimize to enhance fleet safety and efficiency
Surecam, a fleet safety specialist, has recently partnered with Optimize, a leading provider of pay-as-you-go optimization solutions, to offer an integrated solution aimed at enhancing driver safety and route compliance for fleet operators. This collaboration is expected to not only improve safety measures but also lead to cost reduction, increased ...
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MT ArticleWidespread scepticism among fleet operators over government’s net zero goals
More than half of UK fleet operators think the government will not go ahead with their planned ban on fossil fuels, according to Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey.
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MT ArticleBoughey helps place veterans into logistics
Boughey Distribution has announced it has partnered with Veterans into Logistics, a charity that helps place former members of the armed forces in jobs in haulage.
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MT ArticleFirst Hydrogen “thrilled” with feedback from trial of fuel cell-powered vehicle
First Hydrogen said trials of its fuel cell-powered vehicle (FCEV) with Wales & West Utilities (WWU) were now complete and the first-of-its-kind van had completed its highest-ever mileage of 2,000km.
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MT ArticleDecarbonisation, resilience and heavy investment in Europe - a Q&A with FedEx EXpress Europe
Martin Gussinklo, senior vice president of the European road network, FedEx Express Europe, answers questions from MT.
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MT ArticleDX reopens the doors in East Grinstead
DX has reopened its East Grinstead depot after winning new business and expanding its freight division.