Tag: electric truck

U.S. electric vehicle startup, Slate, which has already raised over $111 million so far, including from Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos, has revealed its electric pickup truck.With a fully modular design, customers will be able...

Delivery firm DPD's UK arm has kicked off trials for adding fully-electric trucks to its transportation fleet, as it looks to further decarbonise its delivery operations and become net zero by 2040.DPD has partnered...

We’re thrilled to share this deep dive into the future of logistics from Leo Pickford, Founder & CEO of TransitionWise. A thought leader at the cutting edge of the energy transition, Leo is helping...

The UK Department for Transport has extended the Plug-in Truck Grant incentive for another year, in an effort to continue driving adoption of electric HGVs in the country.12 tonne-plus electric trucks will be able...

As the UK's major Port of Tilbury, located east of London, drives towards a zero-emission future, fleet electrification specialists Fleete have unveiled a major project to construct an commercial electric vehicle charging hub within...

Global logistics firm, DACHSER, has taken delivery of 12 MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks, to be added to its German operations.The slim loading area allows for trailer cargo space to be maximised, making these trucks...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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' 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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’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 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...