Tag: ecargo
Decarbonising refrigerated transport experts, Sunswap, secure £17.3m investment
UK-based Sunswap has secured £17.3m worth of investment, allowing it to expand the rollout of its solar and battery-powered transport refrigeration units.The zero-emission trailers on offer are an alternative to diesel-powered refrigeration units, and...
Velocity’s Ecargo bike scheme with UK’s Oxford City Council extended
In a collaboration between Ecargo bike provider Velocity Cycle Couriers and Oxford City Council, a six month trial, allowing local businesses to take advantage of zero-emission deliveries across Oxford, has been extended.In the six...
Greek cities go electric, with 89 FUSO eCanter recycling trucks delivered
The Greek capital Athens, along with major city Thessaloniki, have ordered a combined total of 89 fully-electric FUSO eCanter trucks, to join both cities' waste collection fleets.The trucks will be fitted with bodies from...
Amazon launches micromobility hub in Norwich as part of a £300 million investment in UK electrification
Amazon launches a Norwich hub to introduce ecargo bikes for green deliveries, part of a £300 million UK investment in electrification.This hub is one of 40+ across the UK and Europe, advancing Amazon's net-zero...
Orange EV is transforming the yard shift
Orange EV’s zero-emission Class 8 trucks are revolutionising yard operations with cutting-edge electric technology, slashing costs and boosting safety.Its trucks cut up to 2,500 tons of CO2 emissions per truck over 15 years, with...
Milence readies for UK entry with development of its first charging hub on British soil
Milence kicks off its debut UK hub in Immingham, launching phase one in November 2024.Positioned at Able Humber Port, the hub leverages Immingham’s top-notch road and rail links and rapid access to 170 million...
Introducing the all-new DAF XB Electric
Introducing the DAF XB Electric, unveiled at the Road Transport Expo with 19-tonne, 12-tonne, and 16-tonne options.Boasting a powerful 190kW e-motor and a 210kWh battery (with an optional 282kWh upgrade). These trucks deliver up...
Allstar and DPD forge strategic alliance to propel electric fleet transition
Allstar and DPD join forces for DPD's net-zero goal by 2040 and streamline an electric fleet transition.Allstar Chargepass simplifies EV payments, leading DPD's on-road fleet transactions.The collaboration aims to streamline operations, expand EV access,...
Introducing the VUF XXL, the latest e-trike to decarbonise city streets
VUF Bikes and Sofrigam Group launch the VUF XXL Coldway Inside e-trike for urban heat-sensitive deliveries.Made in France, the e-trike boasts a 10-year service life, 60kg payload, and Coldway technology.La Poste endorses the e-trike,...
eCargo vs Dinosaur Bin Juice
Guest Editor: Adam Barmby, CEO and Founder EAVThe planet is down for the count, so I won’t pull a punch here.Vans are breaking our cities.At best they’re electric, and simply cause a disproportionate amount...
DAF electrifies truck centres, setting a bold new standard
DAF charges ahead, with full electric truck capability coming to all 34 sales centres in the UK and Ireland.Major investment powers up electric truck infrastructure, personnel, and training.BETT insights fuel DAF's implementation game plan.DAF...
Volvo FH Electric makes history, becoming first-ever electric truck to be crowned Truck of the Year
Volvo FH Electric wins International Truck of the Year for exceptional performance and zero-emission transport.Volvo Trucks leads in electric vehicles, affirming the energy transition in today's business.FH Electric marks a new era in trucking,...
The Vauxhall Movano: Sparks of innovation, drive and efficiency
New Vauxhall Movano electric van rocks an impressive 200 kW motor and 400 Nm torque.With a 110 kWh battery, 261-mile range, and rapid 150 kW charging - Movano means business.Level two automation, sleek design,...
Introducing the All-New Renault Master Electric
The Renault Master Electric offers over 410 km WLTP range and a high payload capacity.Innovative charging supports V2G and V2L, turning the van into a mobile power hub.Connectivity features with Google integration make it...
ABB E-mobility powers up Scania’s global drive with next-level EV truck charging solutions
Scania and ABB E-mobility seal the deal with an agreement to supply a full portfolio of EV truck charging solutions. ABB E-mobility gears up to boost Scania's 'EVolution' with top-class customer offerings.ABB's game-changing portfolio revolutionises...
General Motors expands electric truck portfolio with BrightDrop integration
General Motors (GM) integrates its electric truck subsidiary, BrightDrop, into the company.CEO Travis Katz exits stage left, while CTO Anthony Armenta joins GM’s software division with Mike Abbott.GM positions the move positively, offering a...
Zero emission truck surge takes HGV market by storm for sixth consecutive quarter
Zero emission truck sales take 2023, claiming the largest market share – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s ambitious 2035 target is to be achieved.As the UK charges on with its first...
Vauxhall announces upgraded version of the Vivaro Electric van
Vivaro Electric van: Upgraded features include a 217-mile WLTP range, a 12-mile boost, and a 136hp motor with versatile driving modes.Swift charging, a unique "e-Power Take-Off Unit," and a lowered starting price of £42,055...
Where there’s muck, the emissions buck: Lunaz EV refuse truck slashes CO2e emissions and supercharges lifecycles
Lunaz UEV: the planet's most eco-friendly waste management vehicle72% less CO2: UEVs are putting new diesel models to shame with a significant reduction in emissionsDouble Green Impact: not just one, not two, but three...
Volvo Trucks sparks a revolution, unveiling electrifying updated trucks which are set to redefine the urban game
Volvo's new electric champs, the FL and FE, go the distance with a 450 km range and charge up in half the time. New active safety features, exceeding 2024 General Safety Regulations, with a redesigned...
Apollo and Vitol back WattEV to electrify heavy-duty vehicles in California
Apollo and Vitol back WattEV for electric freight solutions, targeting emissions regulations in California.The plan includes setting up charging depots across the state, with a focus on efficient and economical solutions.WattEV, supported by Apollo's...
Introducing JUNA: Scania an sennder’s joint electric trucks venture
Scania and sennder's JUNA venture promotes large-scale adoption of electric trucks.JUNA offers a pay-per-use model, eliminating upfront costs and ensuring commercial predictability.The initiative aims to remove financial barriers, facilitating widespread electric truck adoption in...
GRIDSERVE, Hitachi, and a consortium of stakeholders are primed to electrify the UK’s HGV sector
GRIDSERVE's Electric Freightway, in partnership with Hitachi and truck OEMs, introduces a nationwide EV charging network for HGV networks, focusing on challenging routes.Across seven years, 200+ High Power charging sites will power 140 electric...
The UK Government invests £200 million to electrify the nation’s freight sector
UK invests £200 million for 370 zero-emission trucks to help decarbonize the freight sector.57 charging sites established, solidifying infrastructure for electric vehicles.£2 million for Freight Innovation Fund, fostering innovation in the haulage sector.The UK...