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All Zero Carbon articles – Page 4
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MT ArticleSwedish logistics firm Falkenklev Logistik adds six FUSO eCanters to operations in Malmö
Falkenklev Logistik has acquired six FUSO eCanter electric trucks for its DHL transport operations in Malmö, Sweden. The 8.55-tonne vehicles will service routes in the Skåne region.
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MT ArticleAffordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
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MT ArticleElectric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...
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MT ArticleDFDS expands electric truck fleet to UK operations
Transport and logistics company DFDS has announced the deployment of 10 heavy-duty electric trucks for deliveries in east and northwest England and Ireland, marking a significant expansion of their electric vehicle operations.
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MT ArticleVoltera adds two California sites for electric truck charging
Voltera has acquired two new charging infrastructure sites in California, expanding its total portfolio to 22 locations across five states. The sites will serve zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets.
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MT ArticleWebfleet unifies EV fleet and charger management in single platform solution
Webfleet, owned by tyre manufacturer Bridgestone, has launched EV Charger Monitoring, enabling fleet managers to monitor electric vehicles and private charging stations through a single platform, regardless of charger brand.
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MT ArticleTata Motors begins delivery of 150 LNG trucks to Clean Green Fuel & Logistics
Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has begun delivering its Prima 5530.S LNG trucks to green fuel retailing and logistics company Clean Green Fuel & Logistics (CGF). The manufacturer has delivered the first batch of an initial 150-truck order, with remaining deliveries scheduled to occur in phases.
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MT ArticleBos Logistics introduces electric truck for Air France KLM cargo operations
Netherlands operator Bos Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have launched their first all-electric truck service, marking a new phase in their environmental initiatives. The Volvo FH Electric truck will handle consolidated cargo delivery between Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and various air cargo agents.
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MT ArticleNew German battery research hub set to power path to zero carbon freight future
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has inaugurated its Center for Electrical Energy Storage, featuring over 3,700 square meters of laboratory space dedicated to battery research, including applications for electric vehicles.
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MT ArticleMercedes-Benz prepares for eActros 600 electric truck production at German factory
Mercedes-Benz’s Mannheim plant has started manufacturing the front box, a key component for its upcoming eActros 600 electric truck. Series production of the complete vehicle is scheduled to begin at the company’s Wörth plant in late November, with first customer deliveries expected before year-end.
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MT ArticleDHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America deploy hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Illinois
DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America have announced plans to add two Nikola-manufactured hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks to their fleet in Plainfield, Illinois, marking the first Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to operate daily in the state.
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MT ArticleGoldman Sachs Research predicts battery price decline could accelerate EV market transformation
Electric vehicle battery prices are continuing their downward trend, with new projections indicating a more significant decrease than previously anticipated, according to latest analysis from Goldman Sachs Research.
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MT ArticleWincanton and TUAL partner in £14m government-backed electric lorry initiative
Logistics giant Wincanton has joined forces with Glasgow-based electric vehicle charging company TUAL in a government-backed project to trial new powerbank technology for electric HGVs.
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MT ArticleDutch waste firm pioneers overhead EV charging for expanding electric truck fleet
Waste management company PreZero is expanding its electric vehicle fleet with 30 new collection trucks across nine locations in the Netherlands. The company is also implementing an innovative overhead charging system, marking a first for the industry in the country.
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MT ArticleDaimler Truck North America delivers 20 electric Freightliner eCascadias to Reyes Beverage Group
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has delivered 20 battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group (RBG), a beverage distributor in California. The delivery marks the first phase of RBG’s plan to transition to a zero-emission fleet in California by 2039.
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MT ArticleZF opens advanced 800v test hub to accelerate next-gen EV development
ZF, a global vehicle technology supplier, has launched a new high-voltage testing facility near Solihull, UK, designed to validate 800V electric vehicle systems. The laboratory, partially funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), will be available for both internal use and third-party testing.
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MT ArticleChargePoint introduces low-cost EV charger for fleets
Charging systems manufacturer ChargePoint Holdings has introduced a new Level 2 commercial electric vehicle charger priced at $699. The CPF50 charger is designed to provide a lower-cost entry point for businesses looking to electrify their fleets.
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MT ArticleMAN delivers first 40-tonne electric truck to customer Dräxlmaier
MAN Truck & Bus has commenced delivery of its fully electric heavy-duty truck, marking a significant step in the company’s transition to electric vehicles. The first 40-tonne electric truck was delivered to automotive supplier DRÄXLMAIER Group in Leipzig.
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MT ArticleGreen hydrogen partnership unveiled: Lhyfe to fuel KEYOU’s converted truck fleet in Germany
French green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and hydrogen truck retrofitter KEYOU have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on hydrogen mobility projects in Germany, beginning in the Baden-Württemberg region.
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MT ArticleBMW Leipzig deploys electric trucks for battery production, slashing 9 tonnes of CO2 annually
BMW Group Plant Leipzig has deployed two electric trucks to transport components between its logistics centre and high-voltage battery production facilities. The trucks are expected to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 9 tonnes annually compared to diesel alternatives.