All articles by Lizzy Hughes. – Page 3
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck receives road approval for hydrogen fuel-cell prototype
German authorities have granted road-use approval for Daimler Truck’s enhanced prototype of the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, a hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. The approval allows for testing on the B462 road near Rastatt, following several thousand miles of closed-track testing that began in April 2021.
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MT ArticleDHL launches video series on electrification and sustainability trends in logistics
DHL has launched a new video series focused on critical industry topics such as electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. The series, set to release in phases over the coming months, features expert analysis from major players in automotive and logistics, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Consulting, CATL, and Volvo Trucks.
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MT ArticleHerefordshire Council introduces first electric waste collection vehicles
Herefordshire Council is introducing its first electric waste collection vehicles as part of a new contract with FCC Environment, marking a step toward reducing emissions in municipal services. The deployment includes two Dennis Eagle eCollect electric waste vehicles among a larger fleet of 28 new collection trucks.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America launches first electric freightliner eCascadia in Detroit for logistics operations
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), a leading North American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has introduced its first electric Freightliner eCascadia for use in its logistics operations. This electric vehicle will be based at DTNA’s Detroit Diesel Corporation facility in Redford, Michigan, and will transport essential components between Detroit’s ...
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MT ArticleWestern Australia’s first electric heavy-duty truck enters service
CD Dodd, a mining services company specialising in refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling, has received Western Australia’s first OEM heavy-duty electric truck, a Volvo FM Electric model.
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MT ArticleSwedish logistics firm Falkenklev Logistik adds six FUSO eCanters to operations in Malmö
Falkenklev Logistik has acquired six FUSO eCanter electric trucks for its DHL transport operations in Malmö, Sweden. The 8.55-tonne vehicles will service routes in the Skåne region.
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MT ArticleAffordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
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MT ArticleElectric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...
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MT ArticleDFDS expands electric truck fleet to UK operations
Transport and logistics company DFDS has announced the deployment of 10 heavy-duty electric trucks for deliveries in east and northwest England and Ireland, marking a significant expansion of their electric vehicle operations.
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MT ArticleVoltera adds two California sites for electric truck charging
Voltera has acquired two new charging infrastructure sites in California, expanding its total portfolio to 22 locations across five states. The sites will serve zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets.
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MT ArticleWebfleet unifies EV fleet and charger management in single platform solution
Webfleet, owned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, has launched EV Charger Monitoring, enabling fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private charging stations through a single platform, regardless of charger brand.
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MT ArticleTata Motors begins delivery of 150 LNG trucks to Clean Green Fuel & Logistics
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun delivering its Prima 5530.S LNG trucks to green fuel retailing and logistics company Clean Green Fuel & Logistics (CGF). The manufacturer has delivered the first batch of an initial 150-truck order, with remaining deliveries scheduled to occur in phases.
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MT ArticleNew German battery research hub set to power path to zero carbon freight future
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has inaugurated its Center for Electrical Energy Storage, featuring over 3,700 square meters of laboratory space dedicated to battery research, including applications for electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleGasum opens seventh liquefied biogas station for heavy transport in Norway
Gasum has opened its seventh liquefied biogas (LBG) filling station in Norway, located in Skui, west of Oslo. The facility, designed to serve logistics companies and long-haul traffic between Oslo and Norway’s west coast, is positioned along the E16 highway.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz prepares for eActros 600 electric truck production at German factory
Mercedes-Benz’s Mannheim plant has started manufacturing the front box, a key component for its upcoming eActros 600 electric truck. Series production of the complete vehicle is scheduled to begin at the company’s Wörth plant in late November, with first customer deliveries expected before year-end.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America deploy hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Illinois
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America have announced plans to add two Nikola-manufactured hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to their fleet in Plainfield, Illinois, marking the first Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to operate daily in the state.
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MT ArticleGoldman Sachs Research predicts battery price decline could accelerate EV market transformation
Electric vehicle battery prices are continuing their downward trend, with new projections indicating a more significant decrease than previously anticipated, according to latest analysis from Goldman Sachs Research.
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MT ArticleDutch waste firm pioneers overhead EV charging for expanding electric truck fleet
Waste management company PreZero is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with 30 new collection trucks across nine locations in the Netherlands. The company is also implementing an innovative overhead charging system, marking a first for the industry in the country.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America delivers 20 electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Beverage Group
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has delivered 20 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a beverage distributor in California. The delivery marks the first phase of RBG’s plan to transition to a zero-emission fleet in California by 2039.
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MT ArticleZF opens advanced 800v test hub to accelerate next-gen EV development
ZF, a global vehicle technology supplier, has launched a new high-voltage testing facility near Solihull, UK, designed to validate 800V electric vehicle systems. The laboratory, partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), will be available for both internal use and third-party testing.