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MT ArticleVolvo Group reports strong growth in battery electric truck deliveries, but order intake cools
In the first half of 2023, the Volvo Group posted a 253% growth in electric truck deliveries compared to the same period last year. The Group delivered a total of 1,442 electric trucks during this time.
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MT ArticleFarizon Auto secures $600 million investment for business expansion
Chinese automotive giant Geely’s truck subsidiary, Fartizon Auto, has raised $600 million in its Series-A funding round to drive product development and business expansion beyond China
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MT ArticleWest Coast States unite to create extensive zero-emission truck fuelling network
Oregon, along with Washington and California, is taking significant steps to create a robust zero-emission truck fuelling network along the West Coast.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks introduces new generation trucks optimised for 100% HVO
DAF Trucks is taking significant steps towards reducing CO₂ emissions by preparing its combustion engines to utilise new eco-friendly fuels.
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MT ArticleErith Haulage reports slump in 2022 profits
Erith Haulage Company saw its turnover increase by 4.2% last year, but pre-tax profits halved as it traded in a “highly competitive” market.The Kent-based civil engineering and demolition haulier said the increase in turnover from £21.3m in 2021 to £22.2m in the year ending 30 September 2022 was mainly due ...
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MT ArticleJameson Event Transport expands fleet with Volvo FH 500 Globetrotters
Jameson Event Transport has chosen Volvo Trucks for the first time and taken delivery of two new FH 500 Globetrotter XL 4x2 tractor units.The purchase by the Marlow-based haulier from Ian Sharrock at Volvo Truck and Bus South & East brings its fleet to 19.Owner Richard Jameson said: “We have ...
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MT ArticleCoroner issues safety alert after HGV driver is killed while coupling trailer to cab
A coroner has raised concerns about the dangers of coupling and uncoupling trailers to tractor cabs after an HGV driver died in a rollaway incident in Widnes.Cheshire’s assistant coroner Charlotte Keighley has written to haulage and warehousing firm 3D Trans demanding it takes action to prevent future deaths following the ...
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MT ArticleDozing HGV driver jailed after motorway pile-up leaves man with life-changing inuries
An HGV driver who denied he was too tired to drive has been jailed for 28 months after causing a motorway collision that left a man with multiple life-changing injuries.Ivan Zhyhan was driving at 45mph on the M11 near Harlow in an artic when he ploughed into the back of ...
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MT ArticleTata Group to establish battery factory in the UK
Tata Motors, part of the Tata Group, has announced plans to build its first battery cell factory outside of India in the United Kingdom. The British government has officially confirmed the decision.
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MT ArticleLion Electric secures funding for North American expansion
Lion Electric, a prominent North American electric utility vehicle manufacturer, has successfully raised $142 million to support its expansion plans in Canada and the United States.
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MT ArticleReFuels expands biomethane network with new station in Corby
ReFuels N.V., a leading supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for decarbonising heavy goods vehicles, has opened its 12th public access Bio-CNG refueling station in Corby, Northamptonshire.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail shifts to renewable fuel HVO for HGVs as electric alternatives await development
Royal Mail is replacing diesel fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in some of its truck fleet as a renewable alternative. HVO is a biofuel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% and does not require any modifications to engines or fuelling infrastructure.
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MT Article'HGV operators don't have a clue about Net Zero and won't go electric for a generation,' claims former MAN CEO
Former MAN Truck and Bus chief executive Des Evans (pictured) has launched a scathing attack on the government’s plans to phase out diesel HGVs from 2035, insisting operators will simply refresh their existing fleets as close as possible to that date and then run them for at least another 10 ...
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MT ArticleEarl Transport returns to Renault for the latest “trouble-free” T High tractor units
Pet food distribution specialist Earl Transport has taken delivery of six T520 High 6x2 pusher tractor units following “trouble-free” experiences with the model since 2018.Supplied by JDS Truck and Van the new vehicles replace four 19 and two 69 plated T Highs and will be put into service with one ...
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MT ArticleCemex promotes road safety with local school children
Building materials supplier Cemex is planning further road safety events for primary school children after the success of its first three sessions at three schools in Rugby, close to its main UK cement plant.A specialist team from Cemex Rugby visited three local primary schools with one of the brand’s 44-tonne ...
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks MD calls on UK to "walk the talk" on electric vehicles
Almost all new refuse collection vehicles in London should be electric, according to Carlos Rodrigues, MD of Renault Trucks.Briefing journalists in London last week, Rodrigues said it was time to “walk the talk” and take the immediate opportunity to follow progress in electric buses by electrifying the waste sector.“The vast ...
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MT ArticleCall for operators and drivers to help design UK’s zero emission HGV infrastructure
The Department of Transport is calling on operators and HGV drivers to take part in a survey which aims to establish what kind of infrastructure network is needed in the UK to fuel zero emission HGVs.The findings will also be used to assess how the government can help speed up ...
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MT ArticleFirst six of 25 new Volvo FH 460 trucks arrive at Immingham depot
Humber Ports Logistics has taken delivery of the first six of an order of 25 13-litre Volvo FH 460 XL trucks, as the company moves to future proof its fleet.Purchased through Crossroads Truck & Bus, the first tranche of trucks sees Humber Port Logistics’ existing fleet increase to 75 vehicles, ...
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MT ArticleCambridge college launches EV courses to meet “desperate need” for qualified technicians
Cambridge Regional College (CRC) has launched a series of electric vehicle (EV) courses to meet growing regional demand for operatives trained in EV maintenance and charging point installation.The college, which has campuses at Cambridge and Huntingdon, offers five green tech courses in safety, maintenance, repair, and replacement of electric and ...
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MT ArticleTata gigafactory set to boost transition to electric vans
Electric van production is set to soar as Tata Group, the owner of Jaguar Land Rover, announced this week it will invest £4bn to build an electric battery gigafactory in the UK.The factory, which is set to begin production in 2026, will be one of Europe’s largest battery cell manufacturing ...