All Vehicles articles – Page 20
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MT ArticleMagtec’s 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has secured type approval
Magtec has achieved a noteworthy milestone as its 7.5-tonne electric truck, the MEV75, has obtained the GB Small Series Approval, a crucial regulatory certification necessary for the vehicle to qualify for the UK government’s plug-in grant. This achievement is a major breakthrough for the UK-based engineering company, as it unlocks ...
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MT ArticleScania makes electric truck debut in South African vehicle trial
Scania has been making significant strides in the transition towards electric mobility across the globe. The company has rolled out electric trucks and buses on four continents, and in August 2022, the Shoprite Group became the first South African retailer to pilot a heavy-duty electric truck as part of its ...
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MT ArticleHexagon Purus enters long-term partnership with Hino Trucks to produce zero-emission heavy-duty trucks in the United States
Hexagon Purus and Hino Motors Sales USA have entered into a distribution agreement where Hexagon Purus will manufacture and produce complete battery electric heavy-duty trucks for the US market, distributed exclusively through select qualifying dealers in Hino’s network. The trucks will be based on Hino’s XL 4x2 truck chassis ...
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MT ArticleIdeanomics begins manufacturing zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s technology for caltrans
Ideanomics, a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles (EV), has announced that manufacturing has begun on 18 zero-emission street sweepers featuring US Hybrid’s electric and hybrid electric propulsion kits. The California-based Global Environmental Products (GEP) will manufacture and deliver the sweepers to the California Department ...
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MT ArticleScania develops hybrid engine for airport fire truck in collaboration with Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau
Scania has developed a hybrid solution in collaboration with chassis manufacturer Titan Spezialfahrzeugbau GmbH, to provide zero-emission drive capabilities for airport fire trucks. The solution combines a diesel-electric power system that reduces emissions and cuts crash site response times, meeting strict aviation industry requirements.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks delivers its first heavy electric truck, the FE electric, to Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy electric truck to the refuse collection company Arma in Morocco, making it the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa.
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MT ArticleScania has deployed its own electric truck in logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje
Scania has recently implemented an electric Scania truck in its inbound logistics flow between Nykvarn and Södertälje, marking one of Scania’s first electrified inbound transports in Europe.
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MT ArticleMack Trucks introduces MD Electric, its first medium-duty electric truck
Mack Trucks, one of the leading manufacturers of heavy-duty trucks in the world, has unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the Mack MD Electric, at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) 2023 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The MD Electric is Mack’s first electric vehicle in the medium-duty segment of the ...
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MT ArticleHino Trucks has announced the addition of electric vehicles to its product line in the US
HINO Trucks, a Toyota Group Company, has announced an expansion of its product range to include electric vehicles (EVs). During a press conference at NTEA Work Truck Week, the company revealed plans to offer an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and ...
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MT ArticleVolta Trucks has obtained European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its all-electric Volta Zero
Volta trucks, a leading manufacturer and service provider of all-electric commercial vehicles, has achieved another significant milestone on its journey to production. The company has announced it has received the European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA) certification for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.
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MT ArticleThe Tevva 7.5t battery-electric truck is now eligible for the UK plug-in truck grant
British electric vehicle manufacturer, Tevva, has been granted eligibility for the government’s plug-in truck grant (PITrG) for its 7.5t battery-electric truck. This will enable UK organisations to decarbonise operations and future-proof their fleets while benefitting from a potential £16,000 discount from the purchase price.
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MT ArticleBYD plotting big push into battery-electric commercial vehicles
China’s BYD is understood to be planning a big push into battery-electric commercial vehicles, with plans to introduce new models in markets including China, Europe, and Japan over the next three years.
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MT ArticleEurope’s new heavy duty vehicle CO2 emissions proposals explained
In mid-February the European Commission released its draft regulations mandating CO2 emissions reductions for heavy duty vehicles. We have been granted permission by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) to reproduce a version of its article explaining the changes.
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MT ArticleLion Electric partners with Mitsubishi HC Capital and ENGS Commercial Finance for electric truck financing
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has announced a partnership with Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada and ENGS Commercial Finance Co. to provide financing solutions to Lion school bus and electric truck customers in the United States and Canada through LionCapital Solutions’ vehicle financing ...
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks to deliver 20 battery electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg
Volvo Trucks is delivering 20 fully electric heavy trucks to DFDS, Northern Europe’s largest integrated shipping and logistics company, as part of a total order of 125 electric trucks. The deployment of electric, zero-exhaust emission trucks is a significant step towards Volvo Trucks’ sustainability target of having a 100% fossil-free ...
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MT ArticleScania delivers Norway’s largest electric truck to limestone quarry, reducing CO2 emissions by 156 tonnes
Scania has delivered Norway’s largest electric truck to the Verdalskalk limestone quarry in Verdal. With a weight of 66 tonnes, the truck will annually transport around 120,000 tonnes of lime from the quarry to the port for shipment.
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MT ArticleVolvo Trucks is expanding its line of e-trucks for the construction industry
Volvo Trucks has developed a range of heavy-duty electric trucks for the construction industry: the FM and FMX. The new vehicles provide lower noise levels and zero exhaust emissions on and around urban construction sites, making them suitable for short distances and repetitive processes. Volvo FMX The ...
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MT ArticleHyzon Motors and Hyliion partner to develop a heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle
Hyzon Motors, a global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, has announced a collaboration with Hyliion, a leading provider of electrified powertrain solutions, to jointly develop a heavy-duty fuel cell vehicle. The partnership aims to accelerate the transition towards reducing carbon emissions in heavy-duty mobility, aligning ...
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MT ArticleCapacity Trucks debuts zero emissions hydrogen shunter truck
Capacity Trucks, a subsidiary of REV Group, will introduce its zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell electric (H2) terminal truck at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, this week. The hydrogen truck, which is designed for port, intermodal and distribution/warehouse applications, is capable of handling weights ...
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MT ArticleNikola, E.ON, and Richter Group join forces to decarbonise Germany’s heavy-duty fleet
Nikola Corporation, E.ON, and Richter Group have announced a letter of intent for an initial order of 20, heavy-duty Nikola Tre hydrogen electric vehicles and the hydrogen needed to supply them. The partnership aims to decarbonise the logistics industry in Europe by providing hydrogen electric trucks, green hydrogen, and the ...
