All Operations articles – Page 3
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FCZ ArticleConcerns grow over EV pay-per-mile tax
The Chancellor is understood to be considering a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in this month’s Budget, in a move criticised by the automotive sector.
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FCZ ArticleChinese e-truck covers 1,383km across Spain on two charges
Chinese truck maker Windrose Technology has successfully completed a long-haul test in Spain, covering 1,383 kilometres between Algeciras and Madrid with its fully electric R700 heavy-duty truck.
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FCZ ArticleNew van market falls in October as electric van uptake dips
UK deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by 15.1% in October, with 22,896 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, whilst uptake of electric vans declined for the first time in over a year, according to research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT).
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FCZ ArticleAmazon’s request for country-wide charging infrastructure on industry’s wishlist
Amazon’s call for a national infrastructure network to support the widespread rollout of electric lorries has been backed by the industry, which said collaboration was key to reaching net zero.
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FCZ ArticleDAF Trucks launches special offer on 100 XD Electric trucks and pledges five-year TCO
DAF Trucks is offering a limited-time offer on 100 XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units, backed by a pledge that the truck will deliver parity on total cost of ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years, compared with an equivalent diesel-powered truck.
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FCZ ArticlePrime delivery for Amazon with UK’s largest e-truck order
The largest-ever order of electric HGVs in this country began joining Amazon’s distribution network today, crossing the Humber bridge in east Yorkshire to deliver packages to customers nationwide.
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FCZ ArticleHow Dutch subsidies are driving zero-emission truck uptake
Source: Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO.nl)
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FCZ ArticleCNG Fuels secures £25m to help fund roll out of major bio-CNG refuelling centres
CNG Fuels has secured a £25m five-year debt facility to help fund the construction of three new high-capacity Bio-CNG refuelling stations, as the company ramps up its drive to double its UK-wide dispensing capacity by the end of 2028.
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FCZ ArticleVINCI tests charge-as-you-drive technology that could slash EV truck costs
VINCI Autoroutes is testing a charge-as-you-drive system for electric vehicles in live traffic on a French motorway, which could end the need for stationary charging stops, slash the size of EV batteries, increase payload and improve efficiency.
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FCZ ArticleHyundai JV signs up to hydrogen fuel group
Hyundai Hydrogen Mobility has become the newest member of a collaboration created to promote the scaled decarbonisation of Europe’s roads through hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles.
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FCZ ArticleSteps taken to boost hydrogen use in construction equipment
A project to significantly increase the hydrogen substitution rate in heavy machinery used on construction sites has taken off.
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MT ArticleElectric vehicles bring new risks for operators and insurers
Photo: Shutterstock The increasing adoption of eHGVs will bring new risks that could see significantly higher asset and business continuity insurance costs unless operators take steps to address the hazards presented by large lithium batteries, according to global insurance broker and risk advisor WTW. Addressing WTW’s second ...
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FCZ ArticleBretts Transport launches major solar panel installation at Cambridgeshire site
Distribution and storage specialist Bretts Transport has kick-started the first phase of the company’s major renewable plan, with a large solar panel installation at its Guyhirn site in Cambridgeshire.
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FCZ ArticleULEMCo secures first order for HyTANKa mobile hydrogen refueller
Hydrogen technology company ULEMCo has reached a significant milestone with the first commercial sale of its HyTANKa mobile hydrogen refueller to T&M Bowser Solutions.
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FCZ ArticleRenault Trucks maps electric charging hubs for hauliers
Renault Trucks has published an open-sourced map showing the locations of all the eHGV public charging hubs across Europe.
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FCZ ArticleJV announces world’s first series-production electrified smart trailer conversion
A joint venture (JV) to create electrified smart trailers claims to save up to 54% in diesel use and 30% in total energy consumption.
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FCZ ArticleeHGVs delivering lower total cost of ownership, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
The third Electric Freightway report, published this week, reveals that electric HGV orders have exceeded the original target of 140 trucks on the programme and that electric trucks can deliver lower total cost of ownership (TCO), compared to equivalent diesel trucks.
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FCZ ArticleBosch puts its first hydrogen truck into service
Bosch has put its first hydrogen truck into service, equipped with the tech company’s own fuel-cell power module (FCPM).
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FCZ ArticleFleet expectations of operating electric vans fall
Problems with electric van range, payload and charging means operators are predicting the number of alternatively-fuelled vehicles in their fleet will be less than thought, Arval research suggested.