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    Tesco Adds New Volvo FM Electric To Distribution Fleet To Meet Carbon Goals
    Posted July 12, 2023
    “The arrival of this fully electric 40-t Volvo tractor unit is a first for Tesco and another exciting milestone for our delivery fleet, which directly supports our ambitious sustainability targets,” says Tesco Fleet Engineering Manager Cliff Smith. ...
    GreenFleet Rewards Another Electrifying Performance From Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK
    Posted December 15, 2022
    An unrelenting commitment to the decarbonisation of its entire product range has earned Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK a prestigious industry accolade—for the second year running! ...
    Nusteel Structures’ New Most-Powerful Truck Is A Mercedes-Benz Arocs
    Posted December 2, 2022
    Based at Nusteel Structures’ head office and fabrication facilities in Lympne, Hythe, Kent, the 6x4 tractor unit is being used to deliver bridge and gantry sections spanning up to 57 metres long to construction sites across the nation. ...
    SugaRich Combats Food Waste With Help From Volvo FM Trucks
    Posted October 12, 2022
    The food reprocessing firm chose Volvo after experiencing issues with aftersales service from their usual manufacturer, and for the FM’s quality and price, as well as great support from the local dealer. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Shows Off New Electric eActros 300 Truck At IAA In Germany
    Posted September 26, 2022
    Mercedes says the battery-powered eActros features impressive acceleration, regenerative range extension, and quiet operation. ...
    Zero-Emission Mercedes-Benz eActros Electrifies Crowd At Road Transport Expo
    Posted July 8, 2022
    “The launch of the eActros is a major milestone in the history of Mercedes-Benz Trucks and it was very exciting to be able to display this groundbreaking vehicle,” says Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ Kathryn Mitchell. ...
    Hungarian Logistics Firm Adds First Electric Heavy-Duty Truck—A DAF CF Electric—To Its Fleet
    Posted June 24, 2022
    The 4x2 zero-emission tractor unit will transport goods in and around Budapest, logging roughly 500 kilometres per day. ...
    Norwegian Food Wholesaler Excited At Prospect Of Longer-Range Scania Electric Trucks
    Posted June 20, 2022
    ASKO already has 60 battery-electric trucks in its distribution fleet, but is looking to add more—and to increase their time on the road. ...
    Driver Preference & Advanced Safety Features Drive United Utilities’ Acquisition Of Two New Volvo FMX Tractor Units
    Posted February 21, 2022
    “Volvo has been awarded the contract for the past two renewals as its vehicles have consistently proven to be the best fit for our operation,” says United Utilities’ Martin Shaw. ...
    Swedish Haulier Fermgruppen Sees Fuel-Consumption Savings In Field Tests Of Scania 560 R XT
    Posted January 6, 2022
    During test, Fermgruppen drivers drove the truck into forests surrounding Sundsvall each day to pick up 60-tonne log loads and deliver them to SCA Group depots. ...
    Biogas-Fueled Scania R 410 Helping Swedish Recyclable Operator Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
    Posted November 13, 2020
    Last year Returpack helped save 180,000 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions by contracting container transport to hauler Långås Åkeri, which operates a Scania R 410 truck that runs on renewable liquified biogas. ...
    LondonEnergy Adds Five New Mercedes-Benz Arocs Tractor Units With MirrorCam Systems For Enhanced Safety
    Posted July 24, 2020
    Transport and Logistics Manager Katie Blowes says that even drivers who initially had reservations about using MirrorCam have been won over and are less fatigued at the end of their shifts. ...
    Hino & Toyota Announce Plans To Co-Develop A Heavy-Duty Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Truck
    Posted March 25, 2020
    The new truck will be based on the Hino Profia; the companies have estimated its range at 600 kilometres. ...
    Toutes Directions Puts Mercedes-Benz Trucks & Vans To Work
    Posted March 25, 2020
    The Sheffield-based haulier says it has utilised Mercedes-Benz vehicles for 25 years, citing reliability, fuel efficiency, strong aftersales support, and popularity among drivers. ...
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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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