Truck Locator Alternative Fuels Blog Archive

    Italian Transporter Casilli Enterprise Invests In Its Future With Purchase Of Scania R 500 & Gas-Powered R 410 Trucks
    Posted September 15, 2020
    The firm’s MD Francesco Casilli says the purchase is important both for the reduced emissions it represents as well as the injection of money into the beleaguered economy. ...
    Swedish Haulier LBC Frakt Adds First Liquefied Biogas-Powered Truck To Its Fleet, A Scania G 410 Skip Loader
    Posted June 8, 2020
    Frakt MD Lars Reinholdsson says the truck (and others like it to come) will help the company meet society’s CO2 reduction targets as it plans to meet standards for 2030 and even 2050. ...
    German Government Looking To Extend Toll-Free Travel For CNG & LNG Vehicles Above 7.5 Tonnes
    Posted May 11, 2020
    The extension would be good through 31 December of 2023, thereby lowering the overhead costs of operating gas-powered trucks in the country. ...
    New Renewable Fuels Guide Helps Fleet Operators Cut Emissions Economically
    Posted March 31, 2020
    The Guide makes the business and environmental case for a variety of low carbon and sustainable fuels with particular emphasis on high-blend biofuels for commercial vehicles. ...
    Netherlands-Based Peter Appel Transport Tests DAF CF Hybrid Trucks
    Posted March 4, 2020
    The Netherlands-based Peter Appel Transport is currently testing two DAF CF Hybrid trucks with diesel engines and electric models. ...
    Biomethane-Fuelled IVECO Trucks Join Lidl’s Fleet, Potential To Reduce Emissions By 95%
    Posted January 29, 2020
    The Italian retailer will use the new green fleet to restock points of sale in Northern Italy from its logistics centre in Somaglia. ...
    Sittingbourne-Based Nicholls Transport Opens LNG Refuelling Station To Support 10 New IVECO Stralis NP 460 Tractor Units
    Posted January 8, 2020
    The new refuelling station and LNG vehicles mark an important first step for Nicholls as it moves toward becoming a more efficient, sustainable trucking operation. ...
    IVECO Stralis NP 460 Running On 100% Natural Gas Tows Wandsworth Council Float In London New Year’s Day Parade
    Posted January 3, 2020
    The truck’s 12.9-litre Cursor 13 engine, manufactured by IVECO, reduces NO2 emissions by 90% and particulate matter by 99% running on LNG, and can reduce CO2 emissions by 95% when fueled by biomethane. ...
    IVECO Highlights Innovations, Connectivity & Sustainability At SOLUTRANS 2019 In Lyon, France
    Posted December 2, 2019
    New driver-centric technologies, all-new truck designs, and advanced alternate fuel options were the highlights of the firm’s displays at the show. ...
    Lithuania-Based Ekonovus Puts Scania L-Series Into Operation In Vilnius’ Historic Centre
    Posted October 15, 2019
    The trucks’ low emissions and high visibility makes them an apt fit for refuse collection in urban areas with narrow streets and stringent environmental regulations. ...
    Volvo Bio-LNG Trucks Chosen For Flogas Britain’s Delivery Fleet
    Posted August 21, 2019
    The Leicester firm is looking to make its 200-truck fleet greener, and the Bio-LNG-powered tractor units accomplish that while also cutting fuel costs. ...
    Polish Transport Company Drives Liquefied Gas-Powered Scania R 410 7,822 Kilometres From Poland To Spain & Back Again
    Posted July 2, 2019
    Wojtex Transport’s owner Wojciech Kusnerz initially looked at the trip as “a very risky decision,” but upon its successful completion now sees liquefied gas as “the fuel of the future.” ...
    Northern Ireland Haulage Specialist Welcomes New CNG-Powered IVECO Stralis NP
    Posted May 1, 2019
    The compressed natural gas-powered truck can reduce CO2 emissions by 15%, NO2 emissions by 90%, and particulate matter by 99%, but provides “the same” power output as its diesel equivalent. ...
    IVECO Launches Newest Entry In Its Daily Lineup, Including Euro 6-Compliant Engine Options
    Posted April 10, 2019
    IVECO recently revealed the New Daily at the CNH Industrial Village in Turin, Italy, as part of a two-day event. ...
    Scania Delivers 100 Gas Trucks In Its Biggest Single Order Yet
    Posted April 5, 2019
    Scania will soon deliver 100 liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to KP Logistik, a logistics and distribution company based in Stavenhagen, Germany. ...
    Nikola To Develop Advanced Fuel Cell Laboratory
    Posted April 4, 2019
    The company says the facility will cost several hundred million dollars but will dramatically cut the time needed to validate fuel cell components. ...
    Scania Introduces 16-Litre V8 Engine Powered By Waste
    Posted March 15, 2019
    The 360-kilowatt engine runs on biogas created from liquid and food wastes and sewage sludge. ...
    Swedish Logistics Company Hopes To Overcome Nighttime Noise Restrictions With Hybrid Scania Truck
    Posted February 28, 2019
    Swedish logistics company HAVI recently partnered with Scania, KTH, EU, McDonald’s, and the city of Stockholm to test overnight deliveries using Scania hybrid trucks running on electricity and hydrotreated vegetable oil. ...
    Sanpellegrino Adds 50 Scania R410 LNG Trucks To Its Fleet To Cut Down On Carbon Emissions & Noise
    Posted February 13, 2019
    Sanpellegrino recently purchased 50 new Scania R410 trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines. ...
    PACCAR Showcases Hydrogen Fuel Cell & Electric Trucks At CES 2019
    Posted January 23, 2019
    At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, PACCAR put several alternative energy vehicles on display. ...
    Renault Launches 2019 Versions Of Its D Trucks & D Wide Trucks
    Posted December 28, 2018
    Renault Trucks recently unveiled multiple new updates to its lineup of D and D Wide distribution trucks for 2019. ...
    Scania Helps TvNo Clean Up & Clean Up Its Act
    Posted December 28, 2018
    The Swedish laundry service provider has become fully carbon neutral with help from alternative-fuel Scania R 450s. ...
    Scania-Backed BioLNG EuroNet Consortium Aims To Put More LNG-Powered Trucks On The Road
    Posted December 19, 2018
    A new consortium backed by Scania, IVECO, and others is set to deliver 2,000 more liquefied natural gas trucks, 39 LNG fuelling stations, and a BioLNG production plant in the Netherlands. ...
    IVECO Pleased That European Parliament Sees Positive Impact Of Natural Gas Vehicles
    Posted December 12, 2018
    IVECO has expressed its support for amendments made to the European Commission’s recent proposal for carbon dioxide emissions regulations by the European Parliament. ...
    DAF Highlighting Electric & Hybrid Trucks At IAA 2018
    Posted September 27, 2018
    The company’s theme at the show is “Proud of our heritage, leading today, ready for the future.” ...
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    MAN Expands Its Zero-Emission Portfolio
    Posted 19/04/2024
    Learn more about Man's small truck series with hydrogen combustion engines, planned for 2025 starting with 200 vehicles in selected markets. ...
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    ‘Forward-Thinking’ IVECO eDaily Wins ‘Electric Van Breakthrough Of The Year’ Award
    Posted 16/04/2024
    IVECO's eDaily has been recognised as impressive electrification enabler for its innovations in eLCV technology and mission-focus. ...
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    Orica UK Depends On Volvo Trucks To Haul Vital Cargo For Mining Industry
    Posted 11/04/2024
    Orica UK relies on Volvo trucks, including recently acquired FMX 460s, to transport explosives and other materials to mines and quarries throughout the UK. ...
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    Lenham Storage Moves Toward Zero Emissions With Volvo FM Electric Trucks
    Posted 05/04/2024
    Lenham Storage recently purchased two new Volvo FM Electric trucks with 666 horsepower and 2,400 newton-metres of continuous torque, a 300-kilometre range, and a GCW of up to 44 tonnes. ...
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    Collection UK Tools Adds Montracon MT39 Machinery Carrier For Speedier Loading & Unloading
    Posted 02/04/2024
    Montracon’s MT39 machinery carrier has three axles, 4000 x 1000mm double flip hydraulic ramps, a low-profile loading incline, and is plated to 39 tonnes. ...
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    Multimodal Logistics Adds 5 Renault T480 High Tractor Units To UK Container Haulage Fleet
    Posted 29/03/2024
    Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics recently added five new 480-horsepower Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound 6x2 tractor units to its fleet, which distributes multimodal shipping containers throughout the UK. ...
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    RiverRidge Acquires Renault E-tech D Wide, Northern Ireland’s First Electric Skip Loader Truck
    Posted 28/03/2024
    RiverRidge recently purchased a Renault E-Tech D Wide electric skip loader truck—a first for both the company and Northern Ireland—for work in the Belfast area. ...
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    165 DAF XG Tractors For Global Liquid Transporter HOYER
    Posted 07/03/2024
    HOYER, the world market leader in logistic solutions for liquid products, is renewing its fleet with 165 DAF XG 480 4x2 tractors. ...
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    Man Rolls Out Battery Repair Centres In Europe
    Posted 04/03/2024
    Two Man battery repair centres are already in operation, in Germany and Spain. ...
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    Warburtons Buys More Renault E-Tech Battery-Electric Trucks For Zero-Emission Bakery Deliveries
    Posted 01/03/2024
    Warburtons, the largest bakery brand in the UK, recently continued its transition to a zero-emission fleet with the addition of four new Renault E-Tech D16s and two Renault E-Tech Master vans. ...
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