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All-new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) will need to be zero emission by 2040, the UK government has announced at COP26 on Transport Day (November 10, 2021). The government will phase out non-zero emission HGVs below 26 tons by 2035, with all new HGVs sold in the UK to be zero emission from 2040, making it a world first for the UK.
Fifteen countries have agreed to work together toward 100% zero-emission new truck and bus sales by 2040.
Zeus Electric Chassis’ collaboration agreement with JB Poindexter’s EAVX puts the companies on track to develop and commercialize Class 4-6 electric work truck solutions in 2022.
Why Volvo Trucks believes it's not only imperative, but also very possible, for more trucking fleets to get started with electrification efforts.
Supply-chain problems have caused Tesla to once again push out its estimated date for production of its battery-electric Class 8 Semi truck.
With a record order in Europe and several recent orders in the U.S., Volvo says electric-truck adoption is gaining momentum.
The fleet and retail versions of the electric Silverado will offer customers a variety of options and are expected to be in high demand.
The collaboration plans to leverage Nuvve’s technology and Stonepeak’s and Evolve’s capital through Levo to offer fully financed, V2G-enabled BYD medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles.
Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturing giant Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. (Foxconn) and state-owned oil supplier PTT PLC have signed an agreement to start electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility in Thailand. The 60:40 joint venture between PTT and Foxconn, respectively, will use the individual EV capabilities of both the parties to manufacture and supply EVs in Thailand and the region.
The British Prime Minister, Boris Jonson, was on hand to receive the 500th electric van ordered by utility company British Gas. British Gas operates the largest commercial electric vehicle fleet in the UK having ordered 3,000 Vauxhall Vivaro-e vehicles over the last two years.
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