The country has seen an electronic device and e-vehicle ‘battery boom’ in recent years, creating a dilemma of how to deal with the growing numbers of used rechargeable batteries.
Tag: electric vehicles
DPD to start a pilot of fully electric Volta delivery trucks in London
Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, Volta Trucks, will soon begin a pilot test of its anticipated Volta Zero with parcel delivery firm DPD. The Volta Zero will be trialled within London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone in Q1-2021, supporting its micro-depot approach…
Imagine charging your car with the world’s smelliest fruit
The future really is now. Lithium-ion batteries are in anything from our mobile devices to our electric cars. However, they degrade over time and come with a huge environmental consequences. Scientists are on the hunt for ways to store and carry energy that is kinder to the planet: including durian fruit, the world’s smelliest fruit.
Combustion ban: NFDA urges government to support businesses and consumers during transition to alternative vehicles
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) have spoken out that government needs to play a more active role and actively support the change towards sustainable transport.
The OWL Roadshows return -save the dates
The Optimised Waste and Logistics (OWL) partnership has confirmed that we are hosting the OWL roadshows for this autumn.
Charge Up Europe Industry alliance admits new member
E-mobility and charge point specialist ‘Has·to·be’ joins ChargeUp Europe Industry alliance as a board member.
ChargeUp Europe is a coalition pressing for more investment in charging infrastructure and the elimination of market barriers in the European Union.
Manchester orders 27 electric RCVs
Blackburn-based Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced that Biffa has purchased 27 Electras for its Manchester City Council waste management agreement.
Dennis Eagle eCollect RCV goes into production
An integrated electric RCV, the eCollect, has just been launched by Dennis Eagle, offering the dual benefits of zero emissions and the one-stop-shop convenience of a vehicle tried, trusted and produced by an original equipment manufacturer.
Electra Commercial Vehicles announces Battery Passport partnership with Codesmith Technology
Electra Commercial Vehicles has announced it has signed up to the Battery Passport service, which will roll out on all of the company’s vehicles as they come off the production line. Battery Passport will enable vehicle owners to understand their batteries better and provide a pathway for those batteries to be sold into the second-life market when they reach the end of their vehicle life.