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MT ArticleUSA signs up to global commitment to phase out sales of diesel trucks by 2040
The United States used the recent COP27 climate conference to sign up to the the Global Memorandum of Understanding on Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Global MOU), which puts it on a path to 100% new zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales by 2040 at the latest, with an interim ...
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MT ArticleVerdalskalk is the first company in Norway to own a 64-tonne electric Scania truck
Tromsdalen, Northern Europe’s largest operational limestone quarry, is located in a valley 250 metres above sea level and 21 kilometres east of Verdal harbour. Verdalskalk delivers 1.5 million tonnes of lime yearly between the quarry and the harbour. The operation runs in two shifts between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. ...
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HGV driver steals thousands of pounds of red diesel from Turners (Soham) to heat family home
An agency lorry driver who stole thousands of pounds in red diesel to heat his family home while working for haulage firm Turners (Soham) has been sentenced to a 26-week suspended prison term.Carlisle Magistrates’ Court heard that Jason Randall, a 47-year-old lorry driver from New Zealand, had regularly siphoned off ...
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MT ArticleHived inks deal with Asos for sustainable deliveries across Greater London
Delivery start-up Hived has sealed a partnership deal with fashion retailer Asos to fulfil its same-day delivery orders in Greater London.The delivery company, which was launched in 2021, operates an electric fleet of vans, cars and bikes, offering same-day, next-day and two-day shipping options to all of Greater London. It ...
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M20 closures announced as Operation Brock activated ahead of Christmas
HGV drivers are being warned that the M20 will be closed overnight for four nights this week in preparation for the activation of the Operation Brock contraflow system, which is being rolled out to prevent delays to and from Dover during Christmas peak traffic.National Highways has announced that parts of ...
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MT ArticleLogistics UK recruits new head of trade and devolution
Logistics UK has appointed Nichola Mallon, former minister for infrastructure in the Northern Ireland Assembly as head of trade and devolved policy.Mallon replaces Seamus Leheny, who left the role earlier this month to become chief executive of the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA).In her new post Mallon brings over 14 ...
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MT ArticlePD Ports launches new container service between Portugal and Teesport
PD Ports’ dedicated road haulage fleet is benefitting from a new dedicated short sea container service from Spain and Portugal into Teesport.The Kristin Schepers, a vessel capable of carrying 800 containers, arrived at Teesport on Tuesday last week (29 November) after a four-day sailing from Aveiro in Portugal to discharge ...
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MT ArticleShortage of vehicle engineers and technicians the new recruitment challenge, warns F&W
Rising competition for vehicle engineers and technicians is the new recruitment challenge for the haulage industry, Fagan & Whalley (F&W) warned this week.Speaking to MT following the publication of its latest annual results, Sam Fagan, the family firm’s business and strategy director, said a shortage of skilled vehicle engineers and ...
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MT ArticleCharIN launch the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), revolutionising charging for the truck sector
The Megawatt Charging System was unveiled four years after the Task Force for Heavy Duty Charging for Commercial Vehicles was launched at the first CharIN North America Conference with a colourful demonstration on an Alpitronic charger and a Scania 100% Electric truck. MCS, or Megawatt Charging System, is a global ...
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MT ArticleBP look to accelerate hydrogen investments, crediting it as the fuel of the future
BP CEO Bernard Looney is counting on hydrogen to power future low-carbon enterprises, as major economies invest in developing the fuel.
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Ital Logistics sees management buy out
Manchester-based freight forwarder and ADR transport specialist Ital Logistics has undergone a management buyout.The deal sees the management team buy a 75% shareholding in the business for an undisclosed sum.The sale to Ital Holdings Management sees the transfer of a 75% stake in Ital Holdings (UK), which consists of both ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks announces first Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner
Volta Trucks has announced the first full-electric Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner, a provider of transport and logistics solutions and an independent leader in international shipping from and to France.Heppner’s pre-order with deposit will see 16 full-electric Volta Zeros run from the company’s depots in ...
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MT ArticleGovernment backs hydrogen HGV project with £15m investment into HVS
Hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle manufacturer, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has today (2 December) announced a £15m grant from the government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) as part of a wider funding package to support zero emission transport.HVS was awarded APC funding following a successful entry into its competition for developing automotive technologies ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks announces the first full-electric Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner
Volta Trucks has announced the first full-electric Volta Zero with Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) charging infrastructure deployment to Heppner, a provider of transport and logistics solutions and an independent leader in international shipping from and to France. Heppner’s pre-order with deposit will see 16 full-electric Volta Zeros run from the company’s depots ...
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MT ArticleHVS wins £15 million grant from UK government to accelerate hydrogen truck production
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has announced a £15 million (US$17.8 million) award from the UK government’s Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) as part of a larger financing package to boost zero-emission transportation. Source: HVS PR Following a successful participationin the competition for developing automotive technology and increasing capabilities ...
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MT ArticleBarcelona commits to sustainable mobility with 73 electric Renault trucks
Barcelona has selected Renault to supply electric trucks for municipal rubbish collection and maintenance. This contract was granted in batches to a number of waste management subcontractors that share the city’s environmental aspirations. CLD Sorigué, Urbaser, and Valoriza (Sacyr Group) have chosen Renault Vehicles to supply 73 totally electric trucks ...
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MT ArticleJames Hall & Co goes green after taking delivery of first SPAR electric trailer
James Hall & Co’s transport and Logistics department has taken delivery of its first fully electric refrigerated trailer from trailer builder Gray & Adams.
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MT ArticleJames Hall & Co takes delivery of first electric refrigerated trailer
James Hall & Co's transport and logistics department has taken delivery of the company's first fully electric refrigerated trailer as part of plans to cut emissions and beat the demands of the increasing number of city centre clean air zones.The Lancashire-based family firm, which operates as a primary wholesaler to ...
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MT ArticleEinride partners with the world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, to lead electric transport transformation in Benelux
Einride, a freight mobility technology firm that offers digital, electric, and autonomous transportation, announced its Benelux debut today in collaboration with the world’s largest brewer, AB InBev. The agreement is projected to minimise CO2 emissions by 500 tonnes per year using Einride’s completely electric fleet of linked heavy duty vehicles. ...
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MT ArticleOPX Logistics cuts emissions with new Thermo King refrigeration units
Swindon-based OPX Logistics has added ten refrigeration units to its fleet in a move aimed at cutting its emissions and helping it acheive its aim of eventually becoming net zero.