All Vehicles articles – Page 6
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail expands electric van fleet with 2,100 new vehicles
Royal Mail has announced plans to add 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year. This expansion is part of the company’s strategy to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck begins year-long customer trials of hydrogen fuel cell trucks
Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks, marking a significant step in the development of hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. Five prototype trucks will be deployed with customers including Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, Ineos, and Wiedmann & Winz for approximately one year of real-world testing.
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MT ArticleMartin Brower Australia introduces first electric delivery truck to fleet
Martin Brower, a supply chain provider for McDonald’s, added its first electric delivery truck to its Australian fleet. The Volvo FL electric refrigerated truck will serve McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Sydney metropolitan area.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks’ eActros 600 European testing tour is proving viability of long-haul electric trucking
Two eActros 600 electric trucks are rewriting the rules of long-haul transport, demonstrating that battery-powered freight vehicles are ready for Europe’s diverse landscapes and climates.
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MT ArticleLithuanian transport firm Vlantana expands fleet with gas-powered Volvo trucks
European logistics giant Vlantana, based in the Klaipėda region of Lithuanian, has taken delivery of the first seven trucks in a 65-strong order for new gas-powered Volvo FH trucks. The remaining units are expected to be with the transport operator by September.
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MT ArticleCrowley partners with Terraline for electric truck pilot project
Crowley announced a partnership with Terraline, an autonomous-ready electric truck manufacturer, to lead a pilot project for the EV500 Test Truck. This collaboration will begin in 2024, with Crowley testing Terraline’s trucks and having the option to order the electric trucks for delivery in 2026.
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CommentaryIndia’s billion dollar hydrogen play
In our latest postcard from India, Ramesh Kumar gives an update on the prospects for hydrogen as the zero-emission fuel of choice for the Indian commercial vehicle sector.
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MT ArticleVolvo spearheads Dawsongroup’s green fleet initiative
Dawsongroup’s EMC and civil sectors business is expanding its fleet with the addition of over 100 new Volvo trucks this year, including seven electric models. This move aims to provide customers with immediate access to zero tailpipe emission heavy goods vehicles.
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MT ArticleLidl Introduces first hydrogen-powered vehicle in retail sector with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe
Lidl, in partnership with Jacky Perrenot and Lhyfe, has launched the first green hydrogen-powered vehicle in the French mass retail sector. This initiative is part of Lidl’s broader strategy to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks, Jumbo, and SVZ Test Electric Prototype ‘Oxygen’ for Urban Logistics
Renault Trucks continues to advance its research and development efforts with its laboratory truck, Oxygen. Following an initial test phase in Lyon and Paris, the manufacturer is now entering a new stage with a second version of this electric truck, specifically designed for urban logistics. This new version, equipped with ...
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks electrifies in-house logistics to boost decarbonisation efforts
Renault Trucks is intensifying its efforts to decarbonise transport by electrifying its internal logistics. The first phase involves electrifying the axle transport between its Lyon and Bourg-en-Bresse plants, with five Renault Truck E-Tech T electric vehicles set to cover the 450,000 kilometers driven annually between the two sites.
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MT ArticleTesco Ireland introduces 50 biomethane trucks to reduce carbon emissions
As we covered in our interview with DHL’s Katharina Tomoff earlier this year, DHL and Tesco Ireland have commenced a shift to biomethane-fueled trucks across its fleet as part of its decarbonisation strategy.
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MT ArticleMAN’s electric trucks are available in the UK
As orginally reported by our sister publication Commerical Motor, Following the international launch of the MAN eTGX at the IAA Transportation Show in Hannover in 2022, the truck is now in production and available for UK customers. When order books opened in October last year, MAN received 700 orders in ...
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MT ArticleRenault Trucks delivers first electric trucks to Chile
Renault Trucks has made its first foray into the Latin American market with the delivery of its battery-electric trucks. Three Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide models have been handed over to the Chilean haulier Trailer Logistics and are now operating in Santiago for CCU, a company affiliated with Heineken and ...
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MT ArticleMullen Automotive unveils zero-emission, all-electric mobile EV charging truck
Mullen Automotive has announced the development of a zero-emissions version of its PowerUP mobile EV charging solution, now based on the all-electric Mullen THREE, a Class 3 cab chassis truck. This new model aims to provide versatile and environmentally friendly mobile DC fast-charging capabilities.
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MT ArticleStrategy review at Hyzon hints at sale of its European business
Hyzon, a US-based manufacturer and global supplier of hydrogen fuel cell systems, has announced a strategic realignment of its business to concentrate on core markets in North America and the refuse industry. This decision follows a thorough review of the company’s operations.
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MT ArticleMartin Brower expands Volvo fleet to support McDonald’s net zero emissions goals in Canada
Martin Brower is expanding its fleet of Volvo VNR Electric vehicles. These additional 10 electric trucks will facilitate food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce McDonald’s carbon footprint in Canada.
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MT ArticleWalmart Canada introduces Nikola fuel cell truck
Walmart Canada has become the first major retailer in the country to incorporate a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck into its fleet. The new truck, now operating in Mississauga, Ontario, is part of Walmart Canada’s goal to achieve a 100% alternatively-powered fleet.
