electrification

SMMT Electrified is an industry leading summit on the electrification of road transport, bringing together around 300 senior level representatives from automotive, charging infrastructure, battery supply chain, energy, fleets, logistics, government, and consumer groups. Building on the success of the…

Electric vehicle convertor Lunaz has received four separate investments, including from David Beckham, who has taken a 10% stake in the company, which will enable the company to expand into the CV sector. Lunaz has previously converted classic cars to…

The third part in TNB’s month-long focus on alternative fuels, this week we look at electrification ahead of SMMT Electrified on 25 March, which will bring together industry leaders, government, media and key stakeholders from the energy, fleet and logistics…

Carrier Transicold has agreed a strategic partnership with AddVolt to enable the development of advanced refrigeration units for use across Europe. AddVolt’s telematics-enabled technology is also compatible with Carrier’s latest Lynx digital platform, which will enable customers to enhance fleet…

The pressure of adhering to stringent legislation regarding the control of emissions, especially in and around Low Emission Zones (LEZ), will continue to build as 2030 nears. Councils, such as the City of Edinburgh, are outlining their own green visions…

The 32 electric buses operated by Stagecoach in Greater Manchester have covered 600,000 zero emission miles in 2020. The double-deckers, supplied by a partnership between Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) and electric mobility specialist BYD Europe, have operated throughout the region’s…

DAF Trucks has announced that its new right-hand drive CF Electric models are now available for order in the UK. Renault Trucks has also expanded its all-electric Z.E. range, offering greater choice of batteries for medium duty vehicles and a…

Parent company Ashok Leyland has announced that bus manufacturer Optare will now be known as Switch Mobility. The change is said to better reflect the company’s commitment to electrification and the development of new mobility services. Currently, more than 150…

The electrification of commercial vehicles is gathering pace with every passing month and demand is soaring as operators get to grips with the environmental and economic benefits that can be achieved. Operators know that profitability is driven by Total Cost…

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said the transition to carbon-neutral and zero emission freight transport cannot happen without radical policy changes by the European Union and the governments of all member states. Speaking on the occasion of the…