SAE International has published the first Technical Information Report (TIR) that specifies, in a single document, both the electric vehicle- and ground-system requirements for heavy-duty (HD) wireless charging of electric vehicles (EV). SAE TIR J2954/2 Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment for Heavy Duty Applications helps pave the way for charging HD vehicles without the need … Continue reading “SAE International publishes TIR J2954/2 for wireless charging of heavy-duty EVs; static and dynamic WPT”
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Scania is partnering with HAVI Supply Chain for a ground-breaking new trial that sees an autonomous truck being used in the transport of commercial goods. The pilot, carried out under regular traffic conditions, aims to learn about the effectiveness of autonomous truck transport as part of hub-to-hub operations. In what is a first for Europe, … Continue reading “Scania and HAVI in first European pilot of fully autonomous vehicles carrying commercial goods on public roads”
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E.ON and Nikola Corporation plan to combine advanced truck technology with service solutions and hydrogen infrastructure The collaboration plans to establish a hydrogen supply and related infrastructure to meet the demands of customers in Europe and from the broader heavy-duty truck market Agreement is expected to help reduce emissions from the European transport sector E.ON … Continue reading “E.ON and Nikola Collaborate in an Effort to Decarbonize Heavy-Duty Trucking”
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Harness 120 years of innovative trucking technology with the most durable, hard-working electric truck on the streets today. Introducing the Mack LR Electric. Mack Trucks announced today that Eco-Cycle, one of the largest nonprofit recyclers and Zero Waste organizations in the U.S., recently ordered a Mack® LR Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV) – the first BEV that Eco-Cycle … Continue reading “One of Largest Nonprofit Recyclers, Eco-Cycle, Orders Mack® LR Electric as its First BEV”
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Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has partnered with The Crown Estate, one of the West End of London’s largest property owners, and Clipper Logistics, its distribution provider, to decarbonise and consolidate deliveries into London’s world-famous Regent Street retailers, improving air quality and congestion in the city centre. … Continue reading “Volta Trucks, The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics partner to decarbonise Central London retail distribution”
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Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed that the forthcoming Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform. The Volta Zero will use EV Range Assistant, a feature from HERE tailored for inner-city deliveries. It includes range prediction … Continue reading “Volta Trucks partners with HERE Technologies to deliver a tailored last-mile electric vehicle navigation system featuring what3words”
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entia and SEA Electric have delivered the first custom-built, fully electric vehicle (EV) truck for Victoria’s arterial road construction and maintenance industry, on behalf of the Netflow Consortium. A year in the making, the SEA Hino 917 EV supports the Victorian Government’s position to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Ventia’s Group Chief Executive Officer, … Continue reading “Ventia receives delivery of EV truck for road maintenance”