Tag: Electric trucks

GRIDSERVE, with Hitachi ZeroCarbon, pioneers a zero-emission future in UK logistics.Aims: extensive eHGV charging network, supporting up to 140 vehicles with 33 partners.Milestones: deploying first eHGVs, creating charging depots, aligning with UK Government's HGV...

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,...

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...

Lunaz achieves five-star DVS rating for safety and sustainability in upcycled electric vehicles.Positioned for 1,100 UEVs annually by 2024, meeting demand from London boroughs.UEVs showcase advanced safety tech, environmental sustainability, and 25% cost savings...

MAN's debut electric truck is making waves, with over 700 orders for the 2024 model year, and limited editions on the verge of selling out.MAN eTGX and MAN eTGS offer flexibility with 3 to...

XPO Logistics electrifies its green fleet with 165 Renault Trucks electric trucks, featuring 105 powerful Renault Trucks E-Tech T 44t.Teaming up with Renault Trucks, XPO pledges to slash emissions, making significant strides toward decarbonisation...

Mars and Einride partner for 300 electric trucks in Europe by 2030, targeting a 10% annual emissions reduction.Successful trial in Germany highlights electric trucks' efficiency in saving road miles.Expansion planned in the UK and...

MAN and ABB E-mobility ink an exclusive deal for technical collaboration, signalling a new era in partnership.Megawatt Charging System (MCS) sparks the inception of the strategic collaboration.Enhanced partnership targets laser focus on logistics customer...

Electric truck market poised for significant growth with a projected 34.2% CAGR by 2030, reaching 1,067,985 units.NMC battery dominance, driven by efficiency, while LFP batteries gain traction for longer lifespan.European region leads the surge,...

Gebrüder Weiss's Peak Evolution Team conquers the heights, seizing a world altitude record for EVs at 6,500 meters on the Ojos del Salado volcano.The groundbreaking electric truck, fuelled entirely by solar power, not only...

Tesla Semi fleet grows to nearly 100 units, with initial deliveries to PepsiCo.Tesla VP, Lars Moravy, teases a possible production surge in the coming year.Elon Musk underscores the potential of the electric Class 8...

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...

Norway gears up for a greener road ahead. From 2030, it's aiming for 100% zero-emission trucks, aligning with its commitment to phase out combustion engines.Parliament ups the ante, pushing for all new trucks to...

Germany’s Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) announces successful tests of an electric truck with a fuel cell range extender.Game-changing "SeLv" research project hits the mark, pushing the boundaries of heavy-duty trucks for emission-free...

Accelerating the electric trucks market, government policies set to provide a favourable tailwind propelling growth into overdrive.Strategic alliances over the next 5 years promise a range of lucrative opportunities for market players. European electric truck...

Milence, fuelled by Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, and Traton, brings two heavy-duty truck charging hubs to the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.15 high-powered 400kW CCS chargers at Goordijk and Ketenis truck parks in May 2024; Port...

Volta Trucks has been acquired by Luxor Capital Group, one of its major creditors, following its administration.Despite the acquisition, a significant portion of Volta's 600 UK workers remain unemployed, with most losing their jobs...

DAF XD and XF Electric headline the UK Government and Innovate UK's 'Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator' programme.Govt-backed initiative propels electric long-haul, boosts truck charging networks.DAF Trucks offer a 500 km range and...

Biffa innovates Isle of Wight waste management with the Volvo FE Electric skiploader.Volvo FE Electric: cutting-edge tech, smooth operation, 190 km range, 2.3-hour recharge.Volvo Trucks advances Biffa's future with 104 new vehicles in a...

Einride's debut Smartcharger Station in Sweden sparks global expansion as part of Polar Structure partnership.Fueling sustainability and elevating the trucker experience, the Einride Smartcharger Station features locally sourced materials and an environment tailored to...

SSE Energy Solutions building all-electric HGV charging hub in Birmingham's Tyseley Energy Park.Hub includes 360 kW chargers for 300 km charge in 1-2 hours, accommodating four trucks.The goal is to deploy 500 ultra-rapid charging...

Luxor Capital Group in talks to save bankrupt Volta Trucks, preserving UK jobs.Volta, known for the Volta Zero, filed for bankruptcy last month in Sweden.Luxor's potential acquisition aims to address challenges, including Proterra's bankruptcy.Hedge...

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,...