Renault Trucks expands electric truck lineup with new 18 tonne model
Renault Trucks is further developing its range of electric vehicles with the introduction of an 18 tonne D Wide Z.E. model joining the lineup.
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Citroën officially launches new ë-Relay van in the UK
Citroën has announced the commercial launch of the ë-Relay van, the manufacturer’s biggest fully electric van.
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Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) orders UK’s first electric tractor units
Cardiff-based international freight forwarders, Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW), has placed the UK’s first order for battery-electric heavy tractor units, forming part of the firm’s commitment to cut its carbon emissions by 50% within a year.
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Ford to build all-electric commercial vehicle for 2024
Ford has confirmed that an all-electric light commercial vehicle which is due to debut in 2024, will be its first all-electric volume vehicle to be built in Romania.
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Electric powertrain firm expands test facilities to speed up CV development
Electrified powertrain engineering firm, Drive System Design, is helping commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturers and their suppliers meet the challenges of powertrain electrification.
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Vehicle-integrated solar power explored for use in commercial vehicles
A German manufacturer has integrated solar technology into a prototype commercial truck in an effort to increase driving range for electric vehicles.
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Tesco announces plans for fully electric delivery fleet by 2028
Supermarket Tesco has unveiled plans to switch to a fully electric delivery fleet by 2028 as part of a new manifesto to reduce emissions across its operations.
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Electric busmaker Arrival schedules first UK road trial
Electric buses built by Arrival, the UK-based manufacturer, will be tested on British roads for the first time later this year in a trial with the transport company First Group.
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Property developer Laing O’Rourke joins switch to electric cars
Property developer Laing O’Rourke is joining Vinci and Skanska in the switch to electric company cars for staff.
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Peugeot boosts electric range with new Peugeot e-Partner
PEUGEOT is expanding its electric vehicle range with the new PEUGEOT e-Partner, the latest light commercial vehicle (LCV) in the brand’s line-up to be offered as a full electric vehicle.
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