VB’s green-labelled stubbies just got greener
Australian beer brand Victoria Bitter has started using zero-emissions delivery trucks promising beer with a reduced environmental impact. Liveried in Victoria Bitter’s green, trucking company Linfox will use the Volvo FL electric truck to transport beer from brewer Asahi Beverages’ distribution centre in Melbourne. Asahi...
Leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers plan European high-performance charging network
Three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the TRATON GROUP have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The joint aim is to initiate and accelerate...
SAN Group HQ incorporates solar powered green hydrogen hub
Austrian solar energy company Fronius has broken ground on a green hydrogen hub at the SAN Biotech Park, in Herzogenburg, Lower Austria which will become the new SAN Group regional headquarters and global centre for research and development. The hydrogen hub is designed to run...
Solar cells and new battery extend Sion range
German electric vehicle developer Sono Motors has released details of a greener and upgraded battery with revised range predictions for its Sion electric car which integrates solar cells into the car’s body. Sono claims the solar cells could provide up to of 245 km of...
TIER offers visibility of nearby e-scooters through Google Maps
TIER, a leading European micro-mobility provider has teamed up with Google Maps to offer ‘first and last mile’ route planning for scooter riders in 11 major European cities. The service is already available in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Vienna, Zurich, Oslo, Stockholm and...
Electric black cab drivers to benefit from integrated vehicle optimisation tool
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), the wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese automaker Geely, has announced the launch of LEVC Telematics, Connected by Geotab. The new service offers access to vehicle insights to help businesses of all sizes increase productivity and cost savings of their electric...
Nissan and Envision AESC invest £I billion in UK Gigafactory
Nissan has confirmed plans to turn its Sunderland manufacturing facility into a £1 billion electric vehicle (EV) hub which will feature a Gigafactory with an initial 9GWh plant for battery production. Dubbed the Nissan EV36Zero, and launched with battery technology company Envision AESC, the investment...
EV battery recycling breakthroughs reduce need for cobalt and nickel
Researchers in Britain and the US are reporting significant breakthroughs in recycling electric vehicle batteries that could help the auto industry tackle criticism that EV batteries come with a heavy carbon footprint thanks to the effort of extracting mined materials used in their manufacture. And...
LeasePlan aims for zero emissions on two million vehicle fleet by 2030
NewMotion, a leader in smart EV charging solutions and a Shell group company, has been selected as a preferred EV charging supplier for Europe by fleet management company, LeasePlan. Under the deal, NewMotion will provide LeasePlan customers with EV charging solutions at home, the workplace...
Gogoro signs deal with Foxconn to expand bike battery swap technology
Taiwanese electric bike and scooter maker Gogoro and Foxconn, the Chinese manufacturer of Apple iPhones, have signed a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic technology and manufacturing partnership to develop battery swap technology. The deal is expected to see Gogoro expand its proven bike...
