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MT ArticleHGV drivers vote for Inverness as the UK’s kindest town
Inverness has won a cash prize of £10,000 after hauliers and HGV drivers from across the country voted it the UK’s kindest town. The competition, which is a joint effort between the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and transport software provider Mandata, was launched in April and has gathered more than ...
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MT ArticleDS Smith puts plans in place to handle strike disruption
Packaging transport firm DS Smith Logistics said it had contingency plans in place to deal with any disruption caused by its HGV drivers striking in the run-up to Christmas.
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MT ArticleMotor Transport Hall of Fame
It has been over 30 years since the Motor Transport Awards began back in 1986 and throughout these three decades, we have marked the achievements of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the road transport industry. This recognition has taken many forms. During the late ...
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MT ArticleAPC profit leaps by a quarter despite fall in Covid-driven sales
The Alternative Parcels Company (APC) saw pre-tax profit jump by more than a quarter in the previous financial year, aided by a flourishing SME customer base
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MT ArticleCitySprint is on the hunt for 300 couriers
Same day distribution company CitySprint has launched a major recriutment drive for 300 couriers from across the UK.
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MT ArticleDX Group opens new depot in Deeside
Delivery firm DX has opened a new depot in Deeside, Clywd
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MT ArticleDX invests another £3m in EVs to support IKEA partnership
Parcel delivery company DX Group has invested another £3m to boost its fleet of electric vans for exclusive use in its delivery and logistics partnership with IKEA
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MT ArticleFrance increases budget for charging stations
France increases its investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, allocating an additional €200 million to support the expansion of public and commercial charging stations. This move is in line with the country’s goal of achieving 400,000 public charging points by 2030, promoting electric mobility and reducing emissions.
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MT ArticleTata Motors expands R&D facilities for hydrogen combustion engine testing
Tata Motors has extended its research and development (R&D) capabilities by introducing testing facilities for next-generation hydrogen-powered powertrains. This expansion aligns with the company’s aim to “indigenise” hydrogen propulsion technology and underscores its commitment to advancing green mobility solutions, particularly in the commercial vehicle sector.
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MT ArticlePortland Pricing Partners with FORS to enhance fuel price management for UK operators
Fuel pricing specialist, Portland Pricing, has joined forces with the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) in the UK to provide accurate and actionable fuel price information to fleet operators. The partnership aims to assist FORS operators in managing their fuel costs effectively and accessing discounted rates, addressing the impact of ...
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MT ArticleToyota shifts focus to hydrogen trucks
In a presentation at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, Toytota’s Chief Technology Officer has confirmed the company’s commitment to commercial vehicle development, believing the lack of refuelling infrastructure presents less of an issue for trucks, compared to cars.
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MT ArticleJapanese consortium, Including Toyota and SMFG, to establish hydrogen investment fund
Japan’s hydrogen industry takes a leap forward as Toyota, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, and a consortium of companies collaborate to establish a dedicated fund aimed at boosting the nation’s hydrogen infrastructure. The Japan Hydrogen Association, consisting of around 280 private sector companies, is behind this effort, aiming to have the ...
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MT ArticleQuantron AG and Ford Trucks announce collaboration to develop hydrogen vehicles
Quantron and Ford Trucks have announced a letter of intent to explore the joint development of a hydrogen fuel cell version of the Ford F-Max heavy truck range,
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MT ArticleNikola Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions via the HYLA brand, today reported financial results and business updates for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Trucks (FCEVs): - Nikola wholesaled 40 FCEVs in Q1 ...
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MT ArticleTevva filing $75 million lawsuit against ElectraMeccanica
Tevva Motors, has announced it is filing a lawsuit in the United States District Court in Arizona against ElectraMeccanica Vehicles (EMV) as well as the company’s CEO Susan Docherty seeking ”redress for the improper and unmerited purported termination of the binding merger arrangement agreement with Tevva”. Tevva re-engaging ...
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MT ArticleScania partners with ABB to expand electric truck charging infrastructure
Scania has joined forces with Swiss technology company ABB to enhance its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, offering customers a complete EV solution for regional and urban transport. This partnership extends beyond 600kW charging, with plans for the introduction of advanced megawatt charging technology.
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MT ArticleEuropean commission approves €659 million French funding for lithium-ion battery research
The European Commission greenlights France’s financial support to battery manufacturer Verkor for research on lithium-ion battery production processes, citing economic development and Verkor’s commitment to knowledge-sharing as key factors in the approval.
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MT ArticleWhy a young transport lawyer harbours an ambition to be a traffic commissioner
Charlotte Hunt was appointed transport and regulatory solicitor in the growing London office of law firm Weightmans in August 2021 after almost five years with Woodfines. Having completed her law degree at the University of Hull in 2014, Hunt harbours what many would regard as an unusual ambition for someone ...
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MT ArticleB-ON introduces electric transporter ’Pelkan’
B-ON, the company founded by the acquisition of StreetScooter from DeutschePost DHL back in 2022, has signalled a dramatic shift in styling and capability with the unveiling of Pelkan, an electric delivery vehicle designed for urban logistics.