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FCZ ArticleBMW tests hydrogen trucks on key logistics routes
BMW Group has introduced two Iveco S-eWay Fuel Cell lorries into its logistics network, testing the feasibility of hydrogen-powered freight transport. The trucks will operate on routes between Leipzig, Landsberg, and Nuremberg, transporting goods as part of BMW’s decarbonisation efforts in logistics. To support the trial, two ...
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FCZ ArticleVolvo electric truck fits the bill at Debach
Suffolk-based warehousing and distribution firm Debach has replaced one of its diesel rigids with a Volvo FE Electric after its MD was invited to test drive a model.
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MT ArticleUK’s first Volvo FE low entry cab eRCV joins Wiltshire Council’s fleet
Wiltshire Council is trialling a new Volvo FE Low Entry Cab eRCV, the first of its kind to enter operation in the UK.
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MT ArticleBed company delivers electric dreams with new Volvo FMs
Hypnos Beds has introduced two new Volvo FM Electrics through its transport and logistics provider DFDS.
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MT ArticleFSEW achieves diesel-free fleet milestone with electric and CNG vehicles
Cardiff-based freight decarbonisation specialist FSEW has reached a significant environmental milestone, transforming its entire 40-strong fleet to be diesel-free well ahead of its original 2025 target.
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MT ArticleDB Schenker expands electric fleet with 40 Volvo FM electric trucks
DB Schenker has announced the addition of 40 Volvo FM Electric trucks to its German fleet for both urban and regional routes.
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MT Article‘Game-changing’ Volvo technology helps Solstor achieve fuel economy wins
Temperature-controlled and dry freight firm Solstor said switching to Volvo Trucks’ turbo compound technology with I-Save had improved its fuel economy by up to 20% with a corresponding drop in carbon emissions.
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MT ArticleVolvo FH Aero and Volvo FM top new truck safety chart with five-star ratings
A new truck safety rating, designed to cut fatalities across Europe, has awarded Volvo’s FH Aero 2025 and FM 2025 models the highest five-star safety rating, while Iveco’s S-WAY 2022 model earned the lowest score of the nine trucks tested, earning a “disappointing” one star.
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MT ArticleZENFreight back on track and ready to trial zero emission HGVs after BP departure
The Zero Emission Northern (ZEN) Freight consortium, one of the winning bidders for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, is back on track, following the withdrawal of oil giant BP as consortium lead earlier this year.
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MT ArticleUK ZEN Freight initiative back on track after project reset with Dynamon at the helm
The Zero Emission National (ZEN) Freight consortium, part of the UK government’s ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) Programme, is “advancing at pace” following a reset, with plans to trial 62 battery-electric and 16 hydrogen-powered trucks across Britain’s leading logistics firms by 2026.
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MT ArticleVaculug Sustainability Forum hears about truck and tyre manufacturers’ journey toward net zero
Tyre retread specialist Vaculug held its fourth Sustainability Forum at the British Motor Museum in October, bringing together operators, suppliers and leading experts to discuss the UK’s road to net zero emissions. Sponsored by Hankook and Hireco and supported by Volvo, the event was co-ordinated by Glenn ...
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CommentaryThink Tank focuses on charging challenges
In preparation for next week’s Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, we have published the findings from the Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank we organised with Volvo Trucks earlier this year. The event brought together a number of fleet operators, charge point operators and energy industry specialists for a workshop focused on ...
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MT ArticleVolvo outlines multi-technology strategy for supporting operators at Decarbonisation Summit
Last week, Volvo Trucks presented a comprehensive update on its decarbonisation strategy at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, outlining key advancements and strategic directions for achieving zero emissions road transport.
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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 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 ArticleVolvo Trucks rolls out next generation safety systems
Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users and marking the next step towards its vision of zero accidents involving its vehicles.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Unlocking the challenges of heavy duty electric truck charging infrastructure
Earlier this year, we partnered with Volvo Trucks and a number of key stakeholders in the road freight decarbonisation space to hold a Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank, a special workshop attended by a selected group of commercial vehicle and road freight stakeholders, to discuss the key challenges and concerns ...
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MT ArticleZero emission truck sales gain momentum in EU, according to latest ICCT figures
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its latest quarterly review of the European Union’s heavy-duty vehicle market, revealing a significant uptick in zero-emission truck sales for the second quarter of 2024.
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MT ArticleBeer and cider producer Asahi UK introduces Volvo electric truck for London deliveries
Asahi UK has added a Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid truck to its London distribution fleet, introducing zero tailpipe emissions to its delivery operations in the capital.
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MT Article70 Volvo electric trucks hit Southern California roads in $21.5m government-backed scheme
Volvo Trucks North America has completed the delivery of 70 Volvo VNR Electric trucks as part of a $21.5 million programme funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD).