All Projects & Development articles – Page 7
-
-
MT ArticleMercedes-Benz eActros joins Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour
The annual Coca-Cola Christmas truck tour is spreading festive cheer throughout Austria, and this year’s highlight is the inclusion of an all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 300.
-
MT ArticleWoolworths New Zealand commits to fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030
Woolworths New Zealand has pledged to transition its entire home delivery truck fleet to electric power by 2030. The announcement is part of the retailer’s 2023 Sustainability Wrap, outlining its progress and commitments in sustainability.
-
MT ArticleHexagon Purus collaborates with Ford Trucks for hydrogen fuel storage system in prototype
Hexagon Purus has entered into a partnership with Ford Trucks to supply a comprehensive hydrogen fuel storage system for the development of a hydrogen-powered truck prototype.
-
MT ArticleSymbio inaugurates “SymphonHY” Gigafactory in Lyon, France producing 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells annually
French fuel-cell manufacturer Symbio celebrated the official opening of its SymphonHY gigafactory in Lyon, France, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to produce 16,000 hydrogen fuel cells each year.
-
MT ArticleMagtec secures major order for electric trucks from ETRUX
Magtec, a UK-based designer, manufacturer, and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, has announced a multimillion-pound order for a fleet of electric trucks. The substantial order comes from commercial vehicle specialist ETRUX, which has selected Magtec’s MEV75, a 7.5-tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK.
-
MT ArticleBJS Haulage starts electric truck trial in collaboration with Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus
BJS Haulage has commenced a trial to assess the viability of electric vehicles within its operations, employing a 19-tonne Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide. Facilitated by Renault Truck Commercials and Vertellus, the commercial vehicle contract hire company, the electric truck will operate from BJS Haulage’s West Midlands Hub at Steelpark ...
-
MT ArticleGermany introduces CO2 toll surcharge to drive decarbonisation shift
Germany has tightened its measures to reduce carbon emissions from trucks with the introduction of a new truck toll CO2 surchage on the the federal highways expected to generate over €30bn in increased tolls.
-
MT ArticleOil on troubled waters: GB Fuels in the spotlight
Hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel goes a long way to solving hauliers’ problems of cutting their carbon footprint, but the demise of a major supplier has also revealed deeper structural issues.
-
MT ArticleLuxor Capital Group rescues Volta from bankruptcy
Volta Trucks, the electric truck manufacturer that filed for bankruptcy in October, has found a buyer in Luxor Capital Group. The New York-based hedge fund, which was both a shareholder and lender to Volta Trucks, has completed the acquisition for an undisclosed sum.
-
MT ArticleLion Electric announces 10% workforce cut in bid to slash costs
Lion Electric, a Canadian-based electric bus and truck manufacturer, has announced a cost-cutting programme removing 150 jobs from the business in a bid to accelerate the company’s shift to profitability.
-
MT ArticleTevva and ElectraMeccanica call a truce on merger fall-out
In a statement issued by Tevva and ElectraMeccanica, on 29 November 2023, both companies have announced they have amicably resolved the litigation surrounding their intended merger.
-
MT ArticleUK freight decarbonisation community gathers in Birmingham
This year’s Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit brought together key stakeholders for a day of debate, discussion and insights as delegates tackled the big issues associated with the decarbonisation of the road freight and commercial vehicle sector.
-
MT ArticleScania implements green purchasing requirements to drive supply chain decarbonisation
Scania it is taking a significant step to decarbonise its supply chain with announcement of mandatory purchasing requirements.
-
MT ArticleDiageo partners with Zeus to launch HVO trial
Sustainable freight management specialist Zeus has teamed up with multinational beverage company Diageo to launch hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel trials in the UK.
-
MT ArticleCMA reminds EV charge point operators to adhere to competition laws
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has issued a reminder to EV charge point operators and motorway service area operators to adhere to competition laws in infrastructure planning. The CMA’s scrutiny follows investigations into suspected breaches and a competition law case addressing long-term exclusive arrangements. The focus ...
-
MT ArticleDHL to be running entirely on HVO by end of year
As orginally reported in Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has announced a swift and comprehensive shift from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at all its on-site fuelling stations by the end of the next month. This ambitious move is a key component of the company’s decarbonization strategy, aiming to ...
-
MT ArticleIveco unveils renewed product range for 2024, completing major 1bn euro investment cycle
Iveco has announced the completion of its largest-ever investment cycle, totaling one billion euros. The unveiling took place during the “Be the Change” launch event in Barcelona, where the company presented its fully renewed product range and services, as well as a new logo.
-
MT ArticleHVS launches truck as a service (TaaS) solution, partnering with Zeti and Gravis Capital
In a strategic move towards sustainable transportation, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has revealed a collaborative effort with Zeti and Gravis Capital to launch a Transport as a Service (TaaS) offering for its hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
-
MT ArticleBudget-friendly catayst for hydrogen fuel cells unveiled in Korean
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a cost-effective alternative to platinum catalysts in hydrogen fuel cells. Their breakthrough, reported to be 1,000 times cheaper, involves enhancing the performance of iron- and nitrogen-doped carbon electrodes with phosphine gas treatment.