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Kempower helps Switzerland’s recycling industry go green with EV fleets
Schneider Umweltservice aims for 90% electric transport by 2028, with 7 recycling e-trucks now and 36 planned with Kempower's support.Efficient and scalable charging infrastructure, managed with Kempower’s real-time software, supports the company’s growing e-truck...
The UK’s push to electrify heavy goods vehicles: Progress and challenges with electric HGVs
The UK faces a critical challenge in decarbonising its transport sector. While electric passenger cars are becoming more common, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remain largely dependent on diesel. As a result, the HGV sector...
Janus Electric celebrates a successful capital raise to propel zero-emissions trucking actress Australia
Janus Electric complete capital raise to enhance zero-emissions manufacturing and expand its growth phase.The company focuses on vehicle conversions and battery swapping technologies, inspired by successful international examples like Wrightbus and NIO.Recent achievements include...
Zero-emission HGVs are taking off in the UK, with a 30% surge in registrations
UK registrations for zero-emission HGVs surged by 30% in Q2 2024, but they still represent only 0.6% of the market.Slow growth in HGV-specific charging infrastructure and restrictive grants are major barriers to wider adoption...
Shell opens its first electric truck charging station in the UK
Shell opens its first UK electric truck charging station at Markham Moor, expanding its European network into the UK.The station boasts a 400kw charger, 122 truck parking spaces, 24-hour security, and essential amenities.Shell introduces...
There’s a huge £2.4 billion opportunity for decarbonised UK Heavy Duty Vehicle production
The UK's push towards zero-emission heavy duty vehicles could unlock a massive £2.4 billion growth potential by 2035, driven by demand for advanced components like batteries and fuel cells.Nearly 35,000 heavy goods vehicles and...
Megawatt charging is officially here: MAN Truck & Bus pioneers public megawatt charging for an electric truck
MAN Truck & Bus demonstrated the first public megawatt charging for electric trucks, achieving over 1000 kW and 1500 amps.The NEFTON project showcased the efficiency of the Megawatt Charging System, emphasizing its role in...
Gregory Group accelerates its UK fleet transition with six new Volvo FE Electric trucks
Gregory Group adds six Volvo FE Electric trucks to its fleet, targeting urban deliveries and net zero by 2038.Part of a larger order, including 50 FH with I-Save units, trucks recharge overnight at six...
ANC kick-starts Project Spark with 112 electric trucks to electrify Australia’s last-mile deliveries
Australia's ANC is launching 112 battery-electric trucks for last-mile deliveries, funded by a $12.8 million grant from ARENA.Project Spark aims to lower costs and barriers for owner-drivers switching to electric trucks, promoting zero-emission logistics.The...
Long-range electric trucks are finally coming to New Zealand thanks to an Etrucks and Windrose Technology partnership
Etrucks partners with Windrose Technology to introduce long-range electric trucks to New Zealand, starting with 20 units.Windrose E1400 has a 729kWh battery, offering a 670km range and fast charging, adding 400km in 35 minutes.Windrose...
MAN delivers 100 electric trucks to Jack Perrenot as its EV fleet sales boom
MAN delivers 100 electric trucks to Jack Perrenot, France's premier supermarket freight carrier.Nearly 2,000 orders received since October launch, exceeding expectations, signaling strong demand for MAN's eTruck lineup.Expansion of eTruck portfolio, significant tenders in...
Volvo Trucks streamlines fleet electrification in the US with Volvo on Demand
Volvo Trucks North America and Volvo Financial Services launched Volvo on Demand to reduce upfront costs for electric fleets.Customers access Class 8 Volvo VNR Electric trucks with up to 275 miles range and rapid...
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Milence unveils Megawatt ambitions for its latest electric truck charging hub in Åstorp, Sweden
Milence unveils new electric truck charging hub in Åstorp, Sweden.Strategically located near E4 motorway, part of Helsingborg logistics region.Features cutting-edge CCS chargers, with plans for future integration of MCS chargers, and enhanced amenities for...
The GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway initiative rolls out first electric truck deliveries in the UK
GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway programme delivers first electric trucks to A.F. Blakemore & Son.Two Volvo FM Electric trucks will save 45,000 litres of diesel and cut 120 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.Bedford Depot upgrades to...
Electrifying Freight: Schneider’s journey to 1.5 million zero-emission miles and beyond
Schneider Bulk's 92 electric trucks and 2 electric yard spotters lead the charge for zero-emission freight transportation.In 2023, Schneider's electric fleet hit 1.5 million miles of customer freight with zero emissions, proving sustainability and...
Project JOLT is transforming the UK’s electric HGV industry
Project JOLT transforms UK freight with innovative electric HGV, led by SRF.Partnerships and university collaborations drive in-depth data analysis.Urgent eHGV adoption addresses pressing concerns within the climate crisis.Project JOLT deep-dives into electric HGV performanceA...
EV Leaders: Osman Boyner, Founder and CEO of BEDEO Group
Osman Boyner has been a driving force in the electrification of commercial vehicle fleets since 2009. His company, BEDEO, is a Tier 1 supplier of Stellantis, responsible for electrifying the OEM group’s large vans...
Volta Trucks is returning to the European market this year
Volta Trucks, owned by Luxor Capital, aims for a sustainable European market return in 2024.Streamlining operations, Volta develops electric trucks meeting safety standards.Collaborating with partners, Volta aims to showcase eco-friendly solutions during the Paris...
Einride makes history with North America’s largest electric heavy-duty freight charging site
Einride unveils North America's largest electric heavy-duty freight charging site in Los Angeles.Strategically located near Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Lynwood Station boasts 65 chargers.Collaboration with Voltera advances US freight system toward...
bp pulse is bringing extensive electric HGV charging to one of Europe’s largest truck stops outside Dover, UK
bp pulse secures Ashford International Truckstop, bringing electric HGV charging to the pivotal area.Truckstop near Dover plans 20 mega-watt chargers, critical for HGVs.The charging specialist will lease the site back to Ashford to continue...
Volvo Trucks provides 100 electric trucks for DFDS’s rapidly expanding fleet
Volvo Trucks provides 100 electric trucks, doubling DFDS's fleet to 225, Europe's largest.DFDS targets 25% electric fleet by 2030, reducing emissions by 1,516 tons.DFDS expands its fleet and reduces emissions with new Volvo electric...
TRATON GROUP allies with Plus in pioneering move towards autonomous trucking
TRATON GROUP partners with Plus for Level 4 autonomous trucking, focusing on hub-to-hub integration in global logistics.Road testing in Texas and Europe aims for commercial deployment by 2024 using Plus's SuperDriveTM software.Scania's Autonomous Commercial...
Einride launch cross-border electric freight network for Heineken’s European operations
Heineken and Einride launch cross-border electric freight for CO2 reduction, linking breweries and distribution centres.Project aligns with Heineken's 2040 net-zero goal, utilizing electric trucks, renewable energy, and AI systems.Einride's expertise ensures substantial emission cuts,...
Winter testing concludes for the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck
Mercedes and Autobahn tested eActros 600 in winter, highlighting its potential.Autobahn used eco-friendly brine for effective winter service with eActros.Debuting October, eActros 600 offers a 500-km range, substantial CO2 savings, set for 2024 production.Mercedes-Benz...
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