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MT ArticleCollaboration paves the way for 150 hydrogen-powered trucks on European roads
In an effort to promote climate-friendly heavy transport across Europe, leading truck manufacturers have partnered with researchers to support the H2Accelerate Trucks research project.
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MT ArticleAir Products to build first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs
Gas supplier Air Products has signed an agreement to develop a multi-fuel, hydrogen refuelling station for HGVs in the port of Zebrugge.The new station will be the first commercial-scale hydrogen refuelling station in Europe with liquid hydrogen storage.It will be built and operated by Air Products in addition to other ...
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MT ArticleIveco takes ownership of Nikola joint venture and updates EV strategy
Iveco said its partnership with battery electric vehicle manufacturer Nikola has entered a new phase, with each business now keen to focus their own attention on heavy-duty transport.The Italian OEM and Nikola formed a joint venture in 2019 in order to deploy zero-emission trucks in North America and Europe.However, Iveco ...
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MT ArticleBloom gets green light for 'ultra-urban' London warehouse
Industrial developer Bloom has been given planning consent for a 52,410sq ft sustainable warehouse development in London’s Camberwell.The ‘ultra-urban’ site is located on Lilford Road in South London close to the A23, A215 and the South Circular.Bloom will develop nine units and these will be laid out over dual two-floor ...
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MT ArticleNationwide Platforms adds Volvo FM Electrics to fleet
Powered access specialist Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of two new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor units in what is thought to be a first for the sector.Supplied by Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East’s Coventry depot, the FM Electrics will be used to pull step frame trailers ...
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MT ArticleHylane expands rental business with support from Federal Ministry and new partnerships
Hylane, a Cologne-based company that rents hydrogen trucks, is expanding its business with the support of the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV).
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks reports big rise in electric truck orders for Q1 2023
Volvo Trucks has announced it has received 486 orders for electric trucks in the first quarter of 2023, a 141% year on year increase.
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MT ArticleScania to launch Europe-Wide charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses
Scania has announced its plans to launch Scania Charging Access in October, a new service that offers seamless access to a Europe-based charging network for mixed fleets of trucks and buses.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks unveils refrigerated eActros
Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck has taken to the roads after Mercedes-Benz Trucks teamed up with Solomon Commercials.
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MT ArticleHeavier trucks, biofuels, affordability and recharging infrastructure all on the agenda for decarbonisation minister
Speaking exclusively to MT after his address to the Logistics UK Future Logistics conference, transport minister responsible for decarbonisation Jesse Norman MP did not rule out increasing the 44-tonne maximum weight limit for zero emissions HGVs to compensate for the additional weight of alternative drive trains.The DfT has just ended ...
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MT ArticleDAF sells 50,000 New Generation trucks in record time
DAF has reached the milestone of selling 50,000 of its New Generation trucks in the fastest time in its history.The milestone vehicle, a white DAF XG, was officially delivered to Dutch customer Kleijn Transport.The New Generation DAF XD, XF, XG and XG+ are the only trucks on the market so ...
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MT ArticleYodel to trial deliveries to secure lockers in bid to slash carbon footprint
Yodel has entered into a trial delivering parcels to secure lockers in Northern Ireland, which it said will help towards achieving carbon neutrality.Run in partnership with bill paying service PayPoint, Yodel will deliver goods to nine locations offering 24/7 contactless self-service parcel lockers from OOHPod.Yodel said the six-month trial is ...
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MT ArticleContainer haulier invests in 13 Krone trailers as expansion drive continues
MBBA Logistics in West Thurrock has invested in 13 new skeletal trailers from Krone, partly to replace older units but also to accommodate winning new and improved contracts.The container logistics specialist shifts goods to and from ports and operates out of Tilbury, London Gateway, Purfleet and Felixstowe.Some of the new ...
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MT ArticleTime running out for van operators to challenge DfT's tighter rules on emissions
The industry still has two weeks to respond to government plans that would see van manufacturers forced to sell a minimum of 70% zero-emission models by the end of the decade.The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will compel manufacturers of LCVs, as well as cars, to sell a rising proportion ...
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MT ArticleTransport minister pledges freight transport will not be forgotten on road to net zero
The “centrality of freight” to the UK economy is “sometimes forgotten in politics”, transport minister Jesse Norman MP admitted this week.Addressing the Logistics UK Future Logistics conference at ITT Hub in Farnborough on 11 May, Norman, who has been responsible for decarbonisation and technology at the DfT since October 2022, ...
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MT ArticleDenholm Environmental chooses Renault Trucks for fleet upgrade
Denholm Environmental has taken on a Renault Trucks T480 High 6x2 and two T440 6x2s in order to cope with the often hostile and challenging environments in which it works.The trucks will be based out of its Grangemouth and Invergordon sites and will predominantly be utilised for tanker haulage and ...
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks UK names new boss as Laurence Drake steps down
DAF Trucks in the UK has appointed a new MD after Laurence Drake announced he was departing the manufacturer.David Kiss (pictured), currently sales director for PACCAR Parts Europe, will step into the role following Drake’s surprise decision to pursue a career away from the company.In his new position, Kiss will ...
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MT ArticlePML strengthens senior team
Logistics and supply chain provider PML has made two new appointments, a finance director and sales manager, to help support its growth plans.FD Philip Booth (pictured) brings more than 30 years’ experience of the finance control environment working for various SMEs and as an FCMA qualified accountant with an MBA ...
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MT ArticleDHL HGV drivers at Crick site join Unite
HGV drivers employed at DHL’s Crick site in Northampton have gained union recognition after the supply chain firm entered into an agreement with Unite.Around 45 drivers at the DIDC2 site in Celtic Way are employed to deliver cans produced by Ardagh to brewers in the UK, as well as a ...
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MT ArticleRoad Transport Expo shortlisted for events industry 'excellence' awards
Road Transport Expo (RTX) has received external recognition for the success of its debut show last year by being named a finalist at the prestigious Association of Events Organisers (AEO) Excellence Awards for the Best Launch Event.The awards category recognises the professionalism, commitment and teamwork involved in creating a brand-new ...