02 Oct
Alternate Fuels, Future, Haulage

Scania is conducting trials of a solar-powered truck on public roadways

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Based in Södertälje, Sweden, this initiative is a two-year collaborative research effort between Scania, Uppsala University, Eksjö Maskin & Truck, Midsummer, Ernsts Express, and Dalakraft. The groundbreaking project involves a 560hp plug-in hybrid truck coupled with an 18m trailer equipped with state-of-the-art lightweight tandem solar panels. Haulage company Ernsts Express AB will put the truck through its paces on public roads.
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08 Jul
Future, Haulage, International

Zero-emissions haulage equipment to be developed by Komatsu, Cummins

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Komatsu and Cummins have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications.
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15 Apr
Haulage

Carbon Offsetting – Is It A Scam?

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Carbon output reduction has been a key focus for transport companies over the last few years. Much focus has been centered around the reduction of emissions in larger cities, with the introduction of low emission zones (LEZ) and Ultra low emissions zones (ULEZ) now common place
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