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Rethinking component design for electric vehicles
Despite being first invented in the 1830s, Electric Vehicles (EVs) have only become commercially viable in the last decade. Steve Hughes, Managing Director of REO UK, explains the challenges faced by automotive companies designing the next generation of EVs.
All-electric truck designed for heavier city distribution
Just three weeks after the unveiling of Volvo Trucks’ first all-electric truck, the Volvo FL Electric, the company has decided to expand itsproduct range with yet another electric truck - the Volvo FE Electric. It is designed forheavier city distribution and refuse transport operations with gross weights of up to 27 tonnes, sales of the new vehicle will commence in Europe in 2019.
IMDS compliance in the automotive supply chain
Each year, 25 million tons of material is sourced from old cars. In fact, 80% of the car you drive today will eventually be recycled. The International Material Data System (IMDS) was created to ensure automotive OEMs use materials in the most efficient and recyclable way. But, what responsibility falls on parts manufacturers? Author: Chris Johnson, Managing Director of SMB Bearings.
New whitepaper explores the challenges of EV adoption
As sales of electric vehicles rise and companies begin to capitalise on the increased adoption of the technology,REO UK is urging the industry to consider the three areas of concern: component design, charging infrastructure and battery technology. As part of its call-to-action, the company has released a whitepaper exploring these issues, which can be downloaded from theREO UK website.
UK chip company looks to future with confidence
40 years ago a team of engineers at Plessey Semiconductors decided it was time for a change. They headed off into the unknown and founded Swindon Silicon Systems, which stands out now as one of the few UK-based semiconductor companies still operating.
Automotive operator boots haulage fleet with new Volvo trucks
Northern Ireland operator, McBurney Transport Group has boosted its haulage fleet with the addition of 25 new Volvo trucks. Supplied through Dennison Commercials, the company’s latest delivery of tractor units includes 15 Volvo FHs, nine Volvo FMs and a Ailsa Edition Volvo FH.
Zero emission combustion engine truck takes to the roads this year
Later in the year, a truck witha combustion engine powered entirely from zero carbon hydrogen fuel will take to the roads.Developed by hydrogen fuel pioneer ULEMCo, the converted VOLVO FH16 vehicle will use what is believed to be the first ‘zero emission’ combustion engineanywhere in the world.The hydrogen combustion truck, with Mega Low Emissions (MLE), is designed to provide a demonstration of how hydrogen fuel can be deployed to de...
Tractor units chosen for refrigerated haulage duties
Provider of temperature-controlled warehousing and logistical services to the Food Industry, Ardboe Coldstore, has recently expanded its fleet with the delivery of a new Volvo FH-500 tractor unit supplied by Dennison Commercials.
Human safety at the centre of pioneering automation work
The steady advance of vehicle automation enables new possibilities for the transport industry and society as a whole. Volvo Trucks has been at the forefront of this evolution for well over two decades. A newly released two-part film presents the Volvo Trucks view on how automation is set to transform the way we live and work in the coming years.
High demand for less trucks in urban peak hour traffic
Next year,Volvo Trucks will start selling electric trucks in Europe, with the first units being put into operation with selected reference customers later this year. Electric trucks drastically reduce noise and exhaust emissions and will open up new ways to manage logistics. More goods will then be carried at night, meaning fewer trucks need to compete for road space during peak daytime hours.