Latest news – Page 229
-
MT ArticleBreakthrough battery technology from Gotion High-Tech set to double electric vehicle range
Gotion High-Tech, a leading Chinese battery cell manufacturer, has unveiled a groundbreaking battery cell that could have a transformative impact on the electric truck industry.
-
MT ArticleVolta Trucks partners with EAVX to develop all-electric truck bodies for US pilot fleet
Volta Trucks has recently announced a strategic partnership with EAVX, a business unit within J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. (JBPCO), to collaborate on building truck bodies for the upcoming Pilot Fleet of all-electric Volta Zeros in the United States.
-
MT ArticleFears raised that electricity required to charge HGVs could “melt cables”
Concerns over the “colossal” amounts of energy required to top up zero-emission fleets of trucks that could overpower the network and melt power cables have been brought to the attention of the transport minister.Conservative peer Lord Howell questioned where the enormous extra volume of electricity was going to come from ...
-
MT ArticleJS Davidson in Holy Moly hummus contract deal
JS Davidson has dipped its toe in the hummus market by providing plant-based brand Holy Moly with an end-to-end fulfilment operation and delivering its new range into major supermarkets.The Peterborough operator is dispatching three new cold pressed hummus dips to over 8,000 stockists across the UK, including Waitrose, Sainsburys and ...
-
MT ArticleConnected fleet management gives efficiency boost for Southern Cranes
Southern Cranes and Access has introduced Webfleet software and MANTIS Live cameras across its 91-strong fleet of heavy trucks, cranes and vans for efficiency and productivity improvements.The Sussex-based crane hire and powered access specialist said the fully connected vehicle camera system had provided greater asset visibility and security, with cranes ...
-
MT ArticleCharity climb sees YDL reach dizzy heights
Employees at YDL, part of the APC delivery network, recently tackled the ‘12 Peak Challenge’, scaling the heights of the tallest mountains in Britain for local charities.Commercial director Tom Clarke and operations director Matt Stammers took on the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales over four consecutive weekends, ...
-
MT Article
Euro 7 truck prices could leap by €12,000, ACEA warns
The European Commission's proposed Euro 7 regulation will increase the manufacturing costs of trucks to close to €12,000, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is warning.It points to a study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by ACEA, which has found that the Euro 7 regulation will add per vehicle costs of ...
-
MT ArticleGovernment move on longer semi-trailers strengthens call for LHV trial
The government’s decision to end licensing restrictions on running longer semi-trailers (LSTs) could add momentum to DfT’s plans to launch a trial of longer heavier vehicles (LHVs), according to industry experts.The end of licensing restrictions on LSTs of up to 18.55 metres - over two metres above the standard size ...
-
MT Article“Truck prices are through the roof and volumes are not what they used to be…”
Alan Maher (pictured), MD of Archbold Logistics in Manchester, explains the difficulty of balancing dipping volumes with soaring tractor and trailer prices and lengthening vehicle delivery timesQ&A Q: How much is the general slide in volumes affecting Archbold?A: We’ve tightened our budgets a little this year. This means subbing out ...
-
MT ArticleKinaxia's Mark Thompson Transport inks five-year deal with ArrowXL
(From left) Richard Smith, MD of Kinaxia Logistics’ primary sector business, Simon Hawthorne, general manager, trunking and network control at ArrowXL, and Adrian Boardman, senior operations manager, Mark Thompson TransportKinaxia Logistics has agreed a five-year contract to provide all domestic linehaul and trunking services for two-person home delivery specialist ArrowXL.The ...
-
![GXO_Kellogg[52907]](https://d2cohhpa0jt4tw.cloudfront.net/Pictures/100x67/3/4/2/8342_GXO_Kellogg52907.jpg)
MT ArticleGXO and Kellogg extend pan-European partnership
Contract logistics giant GXO has extended and broadened its pan-European logistics and warehousing partnership with cereal manufacturer Kellogg.The agreement sees GXO pledge to deliver continuous improvement initiatives at operations that span five countries and eight sites, including a new facility in Belgium.In the UK GXO currently manages three warehouses for ...
-
MT ArticleLG Chem sets ambitious goal to boost battery materials sales
LG Chem, a prominent South Korean chemical company, has unveiled its bold plans to revolutionize the battery materials market and become the leading global supplier by 2030.
-
MT ArticleEvri gains Seller Fulfilled Prime carrier status with Amazon
Amazon has named Evri an accredited Seller Fulfilled Prime carrier to deliver parcels on behalf of all merchants on the e-commerce giant’s website.Evri said the move would help it grow its business by several million parcels a year.The accreditation was gained following a rigorous six-week trial during which it consistently ...
-
MT ArticleWelch's Transport opens Urban Consolidation Centre in Cambridge to support city's net-zero ambitions
(From left) Sophie Home, Chris Welch and David WelchWelch's Transport has opened the first Net Zero Urban Consolidation Centre (UCC) to be built in Cambridge.The new venture will support the city’s sustainability goals by delivering clean, emissions-free last-mile deliveries and is at the heart of the company’s new net-zero logistics ...
-
MT ArticleDawsongroup wins National Highways safety award
Dawsongroup truck and trailer has won an award for its exceptional contribution to road safety through National Highways’ Operation Tramline.Launched in 2015, the initiative monitors and changes driver behaviour to reduce the unacceptable numbers of road deaths and serious injuries.Dawsongroup provides three highly specified, unmarked, white tractor units - each ...
-
MT ArticleVolvo includes UK in deal to sell 1,000 electric trucks to Holcim before 2030
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Swiss building products manufacturer Holcim.The deal is the largest commercial order to date for Volvo electric trucks. The first batch of 130 electric Volvo FH and Volvo FM trucks will be delivered ...
-
MT ArticleArchbold adds 12 new Iveco S-Ways to fleet
A total of 12 new Iveco S-Way 490s have joined Archbold Logistics fleet of 150 trucks and vans.The new arrivals follow on from the delivery of two Iveco S-Way 460 models a few years ago which impressed due to their performance and the service received by Northern Commercials Brighthouse in West Yorkshire.The ...
-
MT ArticleNew FUSO eCanter battery electric truck makes debut
Daimler Truck has unveiled the Next Generation FUSO eCanter covering the 4.25 to 8.55 tonnes GVW sector.
-
MT ArticleAshcourt Group plugs in to Renault with new fleet investment
Waste firm Ashcourt Group has taken on two fully electric 18-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide skip loaders after transitioning its van and car fleet over to electric.
-
MT ArticleRadius injects £10m into electric vehicle divsion after double acquisition
Tech firm Radius said it could now support businesses with their EV transition and charging needs after it invested £10m into its electric vehicle division, Radius Charge.The multi-million investment came after Radius acquired two EV solutions companies, EV Charging Solutions and EV Back Office and is nearing the completion of ...