electric trucks
Truck News19 JulVolvo Group and Samsung alliance to develop electric truck batteries
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for the vehicle manufacturer’s electric trucks.
Truck News2 JulFuture of Urban Trucks is electric, says Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks will become a driving force in the “electromobility revolution”, according to its managing director Carlos Rodrigues.
Truck News4 JunTevva Motors funding deal 'opens' electric vehicle market
British electric truckmaker says agreement with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions “will open the way for fleets to move from fossils fuels to electric”.
Truck News2 MayGovernment advised to tax operators out of diesel HGVs
A new report by the Committee on Climate Change is urging the Government to force operators into zero-emission trucks by increasing taxes on vehicles and fuel as early as next year.
Truck News17 AprBan new diesel HGVs by 2040, say Government advisors
The sale of new diesel HGV lorries should be banned by 2040, a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) suggests.
Van News12 AprHow will the Birmingham Clean Air Zone affect you?
Fleets are being urged to prepare for the introduction of the Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ) by checking to see if their vehicle will be subject to the charge.
Truck News5 AprCity Corporation plans fully electric refuse fleet with Veolia
City of London Corporation aims to become the first authority in the UK to run a fully electric fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCVs).
Truck News3 AprLack of infrastructure holding back cleaner trucks
Truck makers have to cut CO2 emissions by 15% for new vehicles by 2025 and 30% by 2030 but say a “shocking” lack of infrastructure is stifling the switch to alternative fuels.
Truck News12 MarSix months of success for DPD’s zero-emission Fuso eCanters
DPD wants to expand its fleet of Fuso eCanters, following a successful start to its trial.
Truck News7 MarNew freight action plan for London launched
New Freight and Servicing Action plan wants to reduce the number of lorries and vans entering central London during the morning peak by 10% by 2026.
Truck News30 JanBYD debuts electric trucks and plug-in van
BYD has rolled out three zero emission commercial vehicles targeted at fleet customers in Europe.
- Trucks30 May
Fuso's first production-ready eCanter electric truck proves the technology can work, truck test
It’s not available to buy yet, but Fuso's eCanter full-electric model becomes first production-ready truck to hit the roads. By Matt de Prez
Truck News9 MayVolvo Trucks reveals new FE Electric
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FE Electric, its second all-electric model to be announced.
Truck News3 MayFuso charges ahead with its eCanter trial
Three major UK-based fleets are among the first to operate new fully-electric truck.
- Truck News3 May
Companies urged to prepare now for a low emission future or risk losing business
Fleet operators could lose out to forward-thinking competitors if they don’t consider ultra-low emission vehicles, Government officials have warned.
Truck News13 AprFirst electric Volvo Truck enters service
Volvo Trucks has introduced its first all-electric truck – the Volvo FL Electric - for urban distribution and refuse operations.
Truck News3 AprChief medical officer calls for ‘simple system with consistency’ to address NOx concerns
Fleets want certainty from Government while manufacturers reveal diesel alternatives.
Van News19 MarNew technology enables simultaneous charging of entire UPS electric vehicle fleet
Technology overcomes challenge of simultaneously recharging an entire fleet of EVs, without the need for the expensive upgrade to the power supply grid.
Truck News26 FebRenault to sell electric trucks in 2019
Renault Trucks will launch a range of fully electric trucks next year.
