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MCS charging can successfully contribute towards sustainable long-distance transport for heavy-duty vehicles. To drive further progress in the sustainable transformation of this high emitting transport sector, Siemens has introduced a prototype of the SICHARGE Megawatt Charging System.

We're talking about the company's IeV4 electric light commercial vehicles, recently launched by Switch Mobility, the UK branch of Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland.

The trial involved a number of BEVs intended for distribution activities in the Milan area. In addition to evaluating their performance in terms of reliability and transport efficiency, the tests also analyzed the benefits the vehicles can bring in terms of environmental impact.

Developers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks successfully charged for the first time a prototype of the eActros 600, which was presented last year, at a charging station with an output of one megawatt at the in-house development and testing center in Wörth am Rhein.

RIZON will offer four model variants for Canadian customers, the e16L, e16M, e18L, and the e18M, with a versatile mix of configurations and options suitable for each customer’s unique requirements, ranging from 15,995 to 18,850 pounds in gross vehicle weight (GVW).

HVS have completed the initial build of the first of the prototype rigs at the Silverstone site, which will shortly be despatched to UTAC, Leyland for the initial rig testing. The build of several other APs is now underway.

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Milence, the joint venture shared by Volvo, Daimler Truck and Traton, aims to deploy at least 1,700 hi-speed charging points by 2027 along the main European freight corridors. The very first hubs are being opened, but there's still a lot of work to do. And no time to lose.

DB Schenker had pre-ordered 1,500 Volta Zero electric trucks before the bankruptcy of Volta Trucks. Now the German logistics group says it is ready to resume testing and "welcome the first serial vehicles as soon as possible." No confirmation from DB Schenker, however, on the size of the possible ne...

The first issue of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine 2024 will be released in April through our website and social media channels and distributed from May 20 to 23 at ACT Expo, Las Vegas. The second issue will be out in September and distributed at IAA Transportation, Hannover.

The use of the battery-electric eActros LongHaul, introduced at IAA Transportation 2022, is intended to contribute to achieving CO2 neutrality on DB Schenker's balance sheet by 2040. The truck series production is expected to start in 2024.

The funding from the EIB would support the roll out of Volta Trucks’ Truck as a Service (TaaS) infrastructure over the period 2023-2026. The aim of the European Investment Bank’s funding support for Volta Trucks is to contribute to the electrification of the road transport sector, by facilitating el...

During a digital round table dedicated to e-mobility, MAN CEO, Alexander Vlaskamp, reaffirmed the company's strategies about electrification. Scandinavia is expected to play a primary role in this scenario.

Quantron USA CEO Richard Haas has now brought more top-qualified executives onto the team. Here they are.

The new cooperation agreement between Boliden and Volvo Trucks means that two heavy, electric Volvo trucks will be used in Boliden’s Kankberg mine, outside Skellefteå in northern Sweden. The first truck will be used to transport rock bolts and other equipment down into the mine, the second will be l...

Asher Bennett: "We appreciate the British government’s support which enables us to make our 7.5t battery-electric truck even more appealing to fleets. But for this country to meet its net zero goals, more action is needed to stimulate electric vehicle manufacturing in the UK, which is really the onl...

The order comprises a mix of New Generation DAF XF and XG tractor units for long and heavy haulage, as well as DAF LF and DAF XD vehicles with both electric and diesel drivelines for distribution and vocational applications.

The MD Electric will complement its highly efficient, diesel-powered MD model sibling, which has experienced growing customer demand since its introduction in 2020. The MD Electric is the second electric vehicle introduced by Mack Trucks to the industry.

Hino Trucks will offer indeed an electric version of their M- and L- Series medium duty trucks branded Me Series and Le Series available in 2024. The manufacturer will begin production of these new vehicles integrating SEA Electric's SEA-Drive power system.

The customer is the refuse collection company Arma, and this is the first heavy battery-electric truck from a global manufacturer to be in commercial operation in Africa. The truck will be delivered to the city of Rabat.

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electric trucks

Latest articles

Siemens successfully tested its 1 Megawatt charging system

About 2,500 Switch Mobility light electric trucks addressed to Indian logistics provider MoEVing

DSV to test Volvo electric trucks in Milan, Italy

Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests megawatt charging on its eActros 600

All-electric Class 4 and 5 Rizon trucks to enter the Canadian market

HVS to build attribute prototype test hydrogen-powered trucks in Silverstone, Northamptonshire

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Exclusive interview with Anja van Niersen (Milence CEO): “I’m very confident we can meet our targets”

Mercedes-Benz Trucks tests megawatt charging on its eActros 600

DB Schenker intends to resume road tests of the Volta Zero

Two is better than one. The issues of Sustainable Truck&Van magazine to be released in 2024

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Electric trucks, DB Schenker to add 100 Mercedes eActros LongHaul to its fleet

Volta Trucks close to get €40 million venture debt funding from EIB

Energy transition, MAN to focus on Scandinavia. CEO Vlaskamp: “A model role for e-mobility”

Quantron USA: new management team announced

Electric Trucks for mining environment. Swedish Boliden to use two Volvo FH Electric

Electric trucks, Tevva CEO Asher Bennett: “More government support needed in the UK”

UK-based rental and leasing company Asset Alliance Group orders “at least” 75 DAF e-trucks

Electric trucks, Mack Trucks launches new medium-duty vehicle to its zero-emission line up

U.S., Hino Trucks portfolio will soon host medium-duty electric trucks

Volvo electric trucks: a first time for Africa