All Projects & Development articles – Page 3
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MT ArticleFedEx launches two-week pilot of Mercedes eActros 300 at its Stoke-on-Trent hub in the UK
Parcel giant FedEx has begun a two-week pilot of an all-electric eActros 300 tractor from Mercedes-Benz Trucks at its hub in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.
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MT ArticleWelch’s Transport unveils new initiative to drive sustainable innovation in freight logistics
New initiative ENROUTE sees Welch’s Transport, the University of Cambridge and tech firm Syselek join forces to redefine the freight and logistics sector through strategic data sharing for eHGVs.
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MT ArticleCummins receives $75 million grant for zero-emissions manufacturing
Cummins Inc. has been awarded a $75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to convert 360,000 square feet of its Columbus Engine Plant (CEP) in Indiana for manufacturing zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. This grant is part of the funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act ...
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones as EV & Connected Services Director
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones as the new EV & Connected Services Director. In this role, Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy, and the rollout of charging infrastructure. He will also manage PACCAR Connect, DAF’s connected ...
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MT ArticleFORS launches new decarbonisation training module for fleet managers
FORS has introduced a new module, ‘Introduction to Decarbonisation,’ as part of its FORS Practitioner training programme. This course aims to provide fleet managers with essential knowledge about carbon emissions, regulatory frameworks, and decarbonisation terminology. It focuses on helping fleet operators adopt sustainable practices by understanding the principles needed to ...
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MT ArticleGeotab and BYD Trucks Europe announce integration to enhance sustainable fleet management
Geotab, a leading global provider of connected transportation solutions, has announced the integration of its European-based fleet management solutions with BYD Trucks Europe, a division of the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD. This partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive fleet management solution across Europe, ensuring data privacy and security within ...
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MT ArticleZEHID programme under the spotlight at RTX 2024
At last month’s Road Transport Expo, a special two-hour segment of the conference session was dedicated to a progress update from the UK’s DfT-funded ZEHID programme, bringing all four projects on stage for the first time in public.
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MT ArticleFarrall Transport partners with HVS for hydrogen fuel cell truck trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell trucks, has formed a strategic partnership with Edwin C Farrall Transport Ltd (Farrall’s Group) to integrate hydrogen fuel cell heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into Farrall’s fleet.
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MT ArticleLion Electric achieves final certification for LionBattery HD battery pack
Lion Electric has announced the final certification for its heavy-duty battery pack, the LionBattery HD. This lithium-ion battery pack is specifically designed for the company’s heavy-duty trucks.
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MT ArticleHHLA introduces electric trucks to decarbonise port logistics
In early June, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) introduced its first two electric trucks at its subsidiary Container-Transport-Dienst GmbH (CTD). This move is part of HHLA’s sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions in logistics and provide more environmentally friendly transport solutions.
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MT ArticleGoodyear launches 2024 sustainable reality survey to explore transportation industry’s sustainability practices
Goodyear is calling on fleet operators to participate in its Sustainable Reality Survey, to investigate sustainability practices within the European transportation industry.
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MT ArticleNew government must work quickly on ‘net-zero road map’, say transport bodies
As orginally reported by our sister publication Motor Transport, A “net-zero road map” should be the top priority for any newly-elected government, the RHA and Logistics UK have claimed, amid fears that the phase-out date for diesel HGVs is unworkable.
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MT ArticleKempower inaugurates new EV charger manufacturing facility in Durham, North Carolina
Kempower has officially opened its new EV charger manufacturing facility in North Carolina. This plant aims to serve electric vehicle drivers and fleet owners in the United States and Canada.
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MT ArticleIveco and Foton announce collaboration on vehicle technology and market development
Iveco and Foton, a leading commercial vehicle manufacturer in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential collaboration in electric vehicles and components, as well as joint business opportunities in Europe and South America.
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MT ArticleZEN Freight project re-groups after bp withdraws from DfT-funded ZEHID trials
The Zero Emission Northern (ZEN) Freight consortium, one of the four winning bidders for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme funding has been forced to reset its plans after oil giant bp withdrew as the consortium lead.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Trailblazer Interview: Ian Dennis Zenobe part 2
In last week’s newsletter, we published the first part of our interview with Zenobē Business Development Director, Ian Dennis. He had so much to say we couldn’t cover it all in our 750-word slot, so we’re going again and turning the spotlight on the thorny issues of residual values, contract ...
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MT ArticleProject spotlight: Electric Freightway part of the DfT-funded ZEHID programme
The Electric Freightway project is part of the government-funded ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) programme and is well advanced in its project planning and development, with the first vehicles hitting the road in May 2024. We headed to project lead GRIDSERVE’s Swindon innovation centre for a roundtable of ...
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MT ArticlePlug Power announces new Class 6 fuel cell electric truck for US middle-mile deliveries
Plug Power has unveiled its latest development: the integration of a Class 6 medium-duty fuel cell electric truck. This vehicle combines a commercial Class 6 chassis-cab with Plug’s advanced ProGen fuel cell technology and a well-established electric propulsion system
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MT ArticleVolvo Group and Daimler Truck plan joint venture for software-defined vehicle platform
Volvo Group and Daimler Truck aim to lead the transition to software-defined heavy-duty commercial vehicles to improve customer efficiency and experience.The companies plan to establish a joint venture to develop a software-defined vehicle operating platform, integrating both software and hardware, to enable distinct digital vehicle features. The proposed joint venture ...
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MT ArticleNHS Wales collaborates with Magtec to pilot battery-powered HGVs for sustainable transport
Magtec, along with subcontractors Dynamon and UK Power Networks, have spearheaded a project aimed at encouraging the integration of zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) in the transportation sector. The collaboration developed a predictive tool to aid fleet managers in transitioning to electric vehicles, focusing on manufacturing and certifying 10 battery-powered ...