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.
US-based battery electric and hydrogen truck maker Nikola Corporation has received a “minimum order” of 2500 electrified refuse trucks from waste collection company Republic Services. Nikola says full production of the order will now begin with deliveries expected in 2023 and on-road testing likely to begin in early …
Fuso will introduce the world’s first all-electric light truck in Australia next February. The eCanter was first introduced in 2017 and is currently operating in the United States, Europe and Japan. Daimler developed it from the ground-up and it has been extensively tested in harsh environments.
Mercedes-Benz has started sales of its new all-electric eVito Tourer targeted towards commercial passenger transport. The van has a starting price of 53,990 euros (NZ$95,000) and features a 421 kilometre range and standard fast charging function. It’s available in long (5,140 mm) and extra-long (5,370 mm) versions and …
Hydrogen technology company PowerCell Sweden is taking part in an EU project to develop and operate a fuel cell refuse truck. The truck will be operated by recycling and waste management company Renova for the City of Gothenburg. The project will be partly funded by the EU through …
Hyundai Motor Group has appointed Martin Zeilinger as executive vice president and head of its commercial vehicle (CV) development unit. Zeilinger brings 30 years of experience on commercial vehicle development with a focus on autonomous driving and eco-friendly technologies. He is now tasked with all R&D capabilities for …
Volvo Trucks North America has deployed its first pilot VNR Electric truck in Southern California. The launch is part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) and 13 other organisations. The initative aims …
Daimler Truck AG is setting up a new subsidiary to fast-track series production of fuel cell technology. The move is a first step towards the planned 50/50 joint venture with Volvo Group for the development and sale of fuel cell systems. Daimler Truck Fuel Cell GmbH & Co. …
US-based hydrogen fuel cell commercial vehicle company Hyzon Motors is setting up operations to target the Australian and New Zealand markets. Hyzon Motors was launched in March this year and is as subsidiary of Singapore-based Horizon Fuel Cell Group. Horizon was founded in 2003 and operates five international …
BYD Company and Hino Motors have signed a strategic business partnership with a focus on commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV) development. The two companies say they will accelerate the development of commercial BEVs and will also cooperate in retail and other related business to promote the adoption of …
Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group are forming a partnership for the development and sale of fuel cell technology. The 50/50 joint venture aims to deliver road transport solutions for a carbon neutral Europe by 2050 and has been signed with a preliminary non-binding agreement. Daimler will deliver all …
