Tag: electric truck

Wrightbus launches fully-electric bus and truck brand, Rightech

Leading UK bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, has has announced a new subbrand called Rightech, which focuses exclusively on zero-emission truck and bus offerings, and will provide 'affordable options for operators to instantly decarbonise their fleets'.While...

DB Schenker takes delivery of first 10 of 150 fully-electric MAN trucks

Leading global transport and logistics firm, DB Schenker, has taken delivery of the first ten of an order of 100 fully-electric, long distance MAN eTGX trucks which are set to finish joining its German...

Scania Winter: Is mass electric truck adoption on the horizon?

ElectricDrives had the opportunity to attend the annual Scania Winter event in Norway, where the manufacturer shows off its latest range of truck offerings to both the media and potential customers.With Scania now offering...

M&S introduces 85 electric HGVs and lower-emission vehicles to drive the UK’s high streets to net-zero

M&S added 85 lower-emission vehicles, including five 42-tonne battery-electric Renault HGVs, to its supply chain.The fleet includes 80 compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles powered by biomethane, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 85%.Nearly 10%...

MAN delivers first of 120 electric trucks to Duvenbeck, as part of VW logistics

MAN Truck has delivered the first of a significant fleet of fully-electric HGVs, set to be delivered to German automotive logistics firm, Duvenbeck.The truck chosen is the MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner, tailored specifically...

Renault Trucks updates electric truck with 600km range for 2025

Renault Trucks is joining a growing list of electric truck manufacturers offering long-range, zero-emission options, with the manufacturer planning to update its all-electric E-Tech T truck in the second quarter of 2025.Whilst previously capable...

Mercedes-Benz Trucks begins series production of fully-electric eActros 600

Mercedes-Benz Trucks' third fully-electric HGV is joining the lineup, with the eActros 600 now going into production, following the current eActros 300 and 400 models.Series production of the firm's longest-range electric truck yet has...

B&Q begins electrifying its delivery fleet

One of the UK's largest DIY and home improvement chains, B&Q, has kickstarted the process of electrifying its home delivery fleet with the arrival of electric trucks to its fleet of home delivery vehicles.These...

Achim Puchert takes over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Daimler Truck's supervisory board has appointed Achim Puchert to the Board of Management, where Puchert will also take on the role as CEO for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, covering the regions of Europe and Latin America.Puchert...

Fighting fire and carbon: Rosenbauer debuts new electric firetruck

Austria-based firefighting equipment provider, Rosenbauer, has opened the order books on its new all-electric fire truck, the PANTHER 6x6 Electric.Designed specifically for use in aviation settings, this new electric truck could prove to be...

Climate United launches $250m electric drayage truck lease program in California

U.S. based coalition, Climate United, who focus on enabling the clean energy transition across the country, have announced a new program to make fully-electric haulage trucks more affordable to independent and small fleet operators.The...

Volvo Trucks delivers 70 electric units to California, in $21.5m government program

As part of a decarbonising $21.5 million program called SWITCH-ON, supported by the United States' Environmental Protection Agency, and the South Coast Air Quality Management District, 70 Volvo Trucks VNR models have been delivered...
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BYD continues European commercial EV expansion, with new EVs displayed at IAA

With BYD already grabbing a significant share of the electric car market in Europe with EVs such as the Atto 3 and Dolphin, the manufacturer now plans to dominate the electric van and truck...

Electrifying Australia’s roads: A close look at the future of heavy electric vehicles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-nGtqNIuGI&feature=youtu.beWhen it comes to making a significant contribution to reducing the nation’s carbon emissions, the heavy vehicle sector is on the cusp of a revolution. With an appetite for embracing innovative technologies and an...

Volvo Trucks to launch 600 km-capable electric truck in 2025

Volvo Trucks is set to expand its electric offerings, with the manufacturer primed to release a longer-range variant of its current FH Electric.With the upcoming longer range variant capable of hauling for 600 km...

Norway’s Fastcharge partners with Kempower for electric truck charging

Fastcharge, Norwegian chargepoint operator for electric trucks and buses, have announced a joint partnership with chargepoint manufacturer Kempower, and emobility experts Wennstrom.The partnership has resulted in Norway's first public charging station for electric trucks,...

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...

E.ON and MAN partner to build Europe’s largest electric truck charging network

E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus will create Europe's largest electric truck charging network with 400 points across 170 locations.Each site will feature 400-kilowatt chargers, recharging trucks for a 300 km range in approximately...

IKEA is electrifying its operations in Portugal with the help of Scania and KLOG

IKEA, Scania, and KLOG collaborate to introduce EV operations in Portugal for transporting IKEA products sustainably.Initiative driven by discussions initiated in 2023 aims to replace diesel trucks with battery-electric vehicles.Focus on route optimisation, energy...

Milence launches major electric truck charging hub at the port of Antwerp-Bruges

Milence launched a significant public electric truck charging hub with 20 bays at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.It's strategically placed on a key European freight route, showcasing Milence's sustainable design.More hubs planned, aiming for accessibility, advanced...

Scania launches Erinion to propel electric truck charging across six countries

Scania's new company, Erinion, will install 40,000 charging points, boosting emobility and supporting electric truck adoption.Erinion provides cost-effective, predictable energy solutions, enhancing battery life and efficiency with off-peak electricity rates.Erinion's rollout starts in six...

Daimler Truck’s Freightliner eCascadia to go autonomous

Daimler Truck's Freightliner eCascadia integrates battery-electric power and autonomous driving for SAE Level 4 automation, promising safer and more efficient transport.The vision includes integrating charging infrastructure and logistics for seamless operations, enhancing efficiency and...

Siemens hits milestone with first successful Megawatt charge 

Siemens achieves milestone with Megawatt Charging System test, delivering 1MW charge.Collaboration with OEM showcases viability of technology for heavy-duty electric vehicles.Rapid charging capabilities of MCS poised to revolutionize long-haul trucking, aligning with sustainability goals.Siemens...

Kempower introduces its Megawatt Charging System for Europe’s electric trucks

Kempower launches Megawatt Charging System for electric trucks in Europe.Compatible with high-power CCS plug and MCS plug.Dynamic charging optimises power distribution, enhancing efficiency.Kempower launches its game-changing Megawatt Charging System to superpower Europe’s trucking industryKempower’s...
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