All Vehicles articles – Page 16
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Volta Trucks selects shift electric mobility and STS Sydhamnens Trailer Service as certified service partners
Volta Trucks has announced the appointment of Shift Electric Mobility and STS Sydhamnens Trailer Service as its Certified Service Partners in Sweden.
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China’s new energy vehicle registrations surge
The new energy commercial vehicle market in China continues to experience significant growth, according to Interact Analysis’ Research Associate, Yvonne Zhang.
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Suttons tankers explores vegetable oil as an environmentally friendly fuel for fleet
Suttons Tankers will be utilising Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel source, aligning with its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. HVO is a sustainable fuel that offers a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to diesel, reducing CO2 emissions by at least 85%.
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DHL Supply Chain adds eight bio-LNG trucks to Aston Martin fleet
As originally published on our sister publication Motor Transport, DHL Supply Chain has introduced eight bio-LNG trucks into its Aston Martin fleet which will reduce its carbon emissions by around 800 tonnes per year.
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Tesco embraces sustainable delivery with new Volvo FM electric truck
Volvo Trucks has recently provided Tesco, a leading UK supermarket, with a new Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit as part of the retailer’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2035. This marks the introduction of the first zero tailpipe emission 40-tonne electric Volvo model into the fleet of a UK supermarket.
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Three UK premieres for Daimler Trucks at Road Transport Expo
As originally reported in our sister publication Commercial Motor, Daimler Trucks chose Road Transport Expo 2023 for the UK premiere of no less than three different vehicles.
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Putzmeister launches the battery-powered SANY eTruck at Road Transport Expo
As originally published on our sister publication Commercial Motor, the zero-tailpipe-emission 8x4 concrete mixer featured a SANY eTruck chassis, which was manufactured in China by Putzmeister’s parent company Sany Group.
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Tresa Motors unveils first battery electric truck to market
Tresa Motors, an Indian automobile manufacturer, has introduced its first electric truck, the Model V0.1.
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Mack launches medium-duty MD electric model
US truck manufacturer Mack has announced its medium-duty Mack MD Electric is now available for order, marking the company’s second foray into the battery-electric vehicle market. The MD Electric is the manufacturer’s first electric model in the medium-duty segment and is designed for US vehicle classes 6 and 7.
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Schmitz Cargobull’s electric reefer semi-trailer obtains type approval
German trailer manufacturer, Schmitz Cargobull, has achieved a significant milestone as its electric reefer semi-trailer, the S.KOe COOL, receives official type approval. This makes Schmitz Cargobull the first trailer maker to include the electric generator axle of the S.KOe COOL in its overall vehicle type approval.
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Quantron initiates funding round to expand into the North American market
Quantron, a German company specialising in electrifying road freight transport, has launched a B-financing round to target investors in the United States and Canada. The company aims to secure an equity investment ranging from €200 to 250 million, along with growth financing of €100 million.
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Already more than 500 order enquiries: MAN to launch electric truck for long-distance transport in 2024
MAN has announced plans to commence production of its electric long-haul truck in 2024. This development has already generated customer interest, with more than 500 order enquiries received.
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Knowles Transport introduces electric truck for zero-emission deliveries
Fenland transport company, Knowles Transport, has become one of the early adopters in the UK to introduce an electric truck with zero-emission delivery capability.
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HVS urges introduction of ‘Pay-as-you-Pollute’ policies to accelerate zero-emission commercial vehicle transition
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a UK-based innovator in zero-emission commercial vehicles, is calling for the implementation of a ‘pay-as-you-pollute’ carbon-based pricing scheme on fossil-fuelled heavy vehicles to drive a faster transition to clean technology.
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First Mercedes electric semitrailer truck handed over in the Netherlands
Dutch food logistics business, Simon Loos has become the recipient of the first eActros 300 Tractor, marking the debut of an electric Mercedes tractor unit in the Netherlands.
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Renault Trucks enhances driver well-being and safety with major upgrades to heavy-duty vehicles
Focusing on driver well-being and safety, Renault Trucks has introduced significant enhancements to its heavy-duty vehicles, including the Renault Trucks T, T High, C, and K models.
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First electric EcoCombi introduced on Dutch roads
Vlot Logistics is the first company in the Netherlands to integrate a fully electric EcoCombi into its fleet. The company’s innovative addition is the DAF CF Electric rigid combination, which includes a dolly and semi-trailer equipped with an electrically driven Hiab hook arm, alongside a 23-tonne/metre crane.
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Volvo Trucks delivers electric heavy transport solution to Swedish haulier
Volvo Trucks has recently provided a haulier in Gothenburg, Sweden, with an electric truck designed for 74 tonne heavy transport.
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Vienna fire department adds battery electric fire engine to fleet
The Vienna Professional Fire Department is embracing electric technology by introducing two electrically powered basic firefighting vehicles (BLF) to its fleet.
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First Hydrogen announces zero emission vehicle trials with SSE
SSE (Scottish & Southern Electricity) currently operates one of the largest vehicle fleets in the UK. The company has already pledged to switch 2500 of its vehicles to electric and has now embarked ona trial of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with Hydrogen First.