Author: Nigel Moffiet
Nigel Moffiet joined TransportTalk as editor in 2017. He has a strong interest in the transport industry and brings nearly 10 years of journalism experience. Before taking the helm at TransportTalk, he was with Fairfax Media covering everything from local government, education, housing and the environment.
Self-driving truck startup Plus is partnering with multinational technology company Nvidia on autonomous systems. Plus will equip the next generation of its autonomous truck driving system with Nvidia’s Drive Orin system-on-a-chip (SoC) with plans for a product rollout across the US, China and Europe in 2022. Plus is …
Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group have completed the transaction of their hydrogen fuel cell joint venture. Volvo Group has acquired 50% of the partnership interests in the existing subsidiary, Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. KG, for around SEK 6.3 billion (A$960 million) on a …
Daimler Trucks has now delivered more than 200 units of its all-electric light-duty Fuso eCanter truck since small-series production began three years ago. The truck has been delivered to customers in 11 countries in cities such as New York, Tokyo, Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, Oslo, Copenhagen, Helsinki …
US-based hydrogen trucking manufacturer Hyzon Motors has entered into a strategic alliance with Australian energy firm Viva Energy. The two firms intend to work together to provide zero-emission vehicles coupled with hydrogen refuelling solutions to customers. ASX-listed Viva Energy has committed to make a US$4 million strategic investment …
Swinburne University of Technology has received a $10 million injection from the Victorian Government to build a Victorian Hydrogen Hub with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) is designed to bring researchers, industry partners and businesses together to test, trial and …
Hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer Hyzon Motors is set to become a publicly listed company on the Nasdaq through a $US2.7 billion merger agreement. The New York-based company will combine its business with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corporation (DCRB) to form a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal …
Daimler Trucks North America is investing US$20 million into manufacturing a new battery electric powertrain for its upcoming Freightliner eCascadiaand Freightliner eM2. The new Detroit ePowertrain is part of Daimler Trucks’ platform strategy to establish a “uniform basic architecture” for a range of battery-electric vehicles around the globe, …
DAF is adding to its range of zero emission models with a new 19 tonne fully electric distribution truck for urban applications. The LF Electric has a range of up to 280 kilometres and follows hot on the heels of the company’s first series CF Electric 4×2 tractor unit developed …
PACCAR has signed a global strategic agreement with autonomous vehicle startup Aurora to develop, test and commercialise autonomous Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Both companies will work closely on component sourcing and technology to the integration of the Peterbilt and Kenworth vehicles with the Aurora Driver autonomous system. Kenworth T680 and …
US-based Hyzon Motors has signed an agreement with UK-based Aidrivers to deliver autonomous hydrogen heavy vehicles to seaports, airports and logistics sectors with an initial focus in the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, the companies will collaborate on the design, manufacture and delivery of autonomous-drive hydrogen-powered trucks, buses and coaches. …
