Rio Tinto and BHP partner on testing battery-electric haul truck
In an industry first, Rio Tinto and BHP will collaborate on the testing of large battery-electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara, Western Australia, to accelerate the potential for its future deployment. The two companies will work with manufacturers Caterpillar and Komatsu to conduct independent trials of their battery-electric haul trucks, including testing of battery, […]
Volvo Trucks deliver 20 electric heavy trucks to DFDS
Volvo Trucks is delivering 20 fully electric heavy trucks to the logistics company DFDS in Gothenburg, Sweden. The delivery is part of a total order for 125 electric trucks that DFDS has placed with Volvo. Some of the new electric fleet will be used to transport goods to and from the Volvo Trucks assembly plant […]
Volvo Trucks delivers its first electric concrete mixer truck to CEMEX
Volvo Trucks has supplied CEMEX, a global construction materials company, with its first fully electric and zero exhaust emission heavy-duty concrete mixer truck. The battery electric truck is the latest development of an agreement signed between Volvo and CEMEX in 2021, on global collaboration in electromobility solutions to achieve reduced carbon emissions and improved productivity. […]
Modine develops new battery system for EVs
With a global push towards electrifying vehicles across all commercial segments, Modine Manufacturing Company, a leading designer and manufacturer of thermal management solutions, recently announced the launch of a new edition of its ‘EVantage Battery Thermal Management System’ designed to meet the specific demands of on- and off-road electric vehicles. The new Battery Thermal Management System with a […]
Hyzon onboards John Edgley as President of International Operations
Hyzon Motors Inc., a global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), recently announced John Edgley has been appointed President of International Operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Edgley will oversee and manage Hyzon’s Europe, Australia, and New Zealand business regions, including full commercial, operational, and financial responsibilities. In his expanded role, Edgley will be responsible for leading […]
Volvo Trucks leads in Europe for electric trucks: IHS Markit
Statistics from the market analysis group IHS Markit show that during 2021 a total of 346 electric trucks (≥16 tonnes) were registered in Europe – an increase of 193% from 2020. Volvo Trucks has the largest market share at 42%. The countries in Europe with the most electric trucks registered (≥16 tonnes) are Switzerland, Norway, […]
