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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 truck manufacturer wants to prepare the plant for higher demand for the Mack MD Series and Mack MD Electric vehicles, the latter launched back in March 2023.

MEPs propose to increase by 4-ton weight and accordingly length of zero-emission trucks to compensate for the space and weight needed to accommodate batteries or fuel cells, at the same time providing additional cargo capacity. The proposal, EU Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee, will be s...

Autobahn GmbH used a prototype of the electric truck on a section of the A2 highway between Hamm and Bielefeld with a semitrailer supplied by Epoke. The semitrailer enabled the spreading of brine, a preventive measure against ice employed as a more environmentally friendly alternative to conventiona...

An initial fleet of 5 trucks of the model Mercedes eActros 300 will transport ten daily full truck loads. The charging infrastructure built to power the routes is based on Kempower charging solution, integrated with Saga.

the system has divided the globe into a grid of 10ft squares and assigned each a unique combination of three words: known as a what3words address. This means every warehouse entrance, drop off point and tucked-away delivery door has its own unique what3words address.

Since the beginning of the year, Sono Motors GmbH has been implementing its new business model and corporate structure, driven by its new leadership team. The company’s proprietary solar power electronics that enable solar integration into a wide range of vehicles, including refrigerated trucks, tra...

In 2023, over 190 OEMs sold new energy trucks, with the top 10 OEMs accounting for 67% of total sales, up by 1 percentage point year-on-year. Geely led the market by a significant margin with sales surpassing 30,000 units.

The truck parks are designed to be safe and comfortable and there is 24/7 surveillance of parking and charging bays. Reservations are not yet necessary for charging, so e-trucks can report directly via the intercom at the entry point. E-trucks do not pay a parking fee but may use all the facilities ...

The Ontario station will be capable of fueling up to 40 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks daily. This station is part of a strategic plan to establish up to 60 hydrogen refueling solutions in the coming years, with nine planned to be in place by the close of Q2 2024.

The coalition was established by Daimler Truck North America, Navistar, Inc. (belonging to the TRATON Group), and Volvo Group North America. The Groups involved are the same that managed to create the Milence project in Europe.

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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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U.S.-based Mack Trucks expands manufacturing facility in Virginia

Electric trucks, the EU Parliament pushes to increase vehicle weight and dimensions

A Mercedes eActros 600 prototype in demanding winter service on German highways

Heineken will use an electric truck between the Netherlands and Germany. Partnership set with Einride

Nikola ZE trucks integrate the what3words location solution

Solar tech company Sono Motors to exit from self-administration. Hedge fund will take over

China, Interact Analysis unveils the top ten new energy truck manufacturers in 2023

Electric trucks have a dedicated charging station at the port of Rotterdam

Hydrogen, Nikola inaugurated very first HYLA-branded refueling station in California

PACT, a new coalition born to push e-truck infrastructure deployments in North America