MAN’s eTGX electric truck has taken first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty long-distance e-trucks by the German trade magazine ‘Trucker’. After intensive test drives lasting several days, the international team of test journalists awarded the MAN eTGX the top score of 568 points as a...
FTA Ireland is calling on government to support the freight distribution sector following a three cent per litre increase in excise duty on road diesel at the end of July.
...The European Commission has now confirmed that the Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-EU nationals will go live on 10th November. The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has said it has long-held concerns about delays at borders and the readiness of the new technology which will be introduced.
...The Scheme awards grants to assist companies and enterprises who wish to buy zero-emission heavy duty vehicles (ZEHDV) which are supported by the Scheme instead of buying the diesel equivalent.
...Peter Burke TD, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, has today officially opened energy infrastructure expert SSE’s first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Ireland.
...Kraker is becoming one of Ireland’s leading walking floor trailer supplier through Setanta Vehicle Sales North Ltd.
...To promote the decarbonisation of the freight sector and to encourage companies towards this path, the Department of Transport has appointed TII to administer the Zero-Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme (Scheme).
...This summer, Circle K proudly supported Festival Republic by supplying HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) fuel for their concerts at Malahide Castle & Marlay Park, concluding this weekend with the incredible Electric Picnic Festival!
...With road transport entering the EU Emissions Trading System in 2027, vastly different national taxes, and crude oil prices remaining highly volatile, understanding how fuel prices will evolve in the future is challenging.
...A Kerry test centre has the highest pass rate for HGV driving tests in the country.
...Freeburn Transport, headquartered in Moy, Co. Tyrone and operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe to bring transport solutions for its clients has refreshed its brand identity in line with its strategic growth plans.
...Unless the government provides financial support and incentives for the transport and logistics sector, its ambitions to decarbonise the industry and achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will be missed, according to one of Ireland’s biggest membership associations.
...On September 16, during the press day of IAA TRANSPORTATION 2024, the prestigious “Stars of the Year” awards for 2025 will be presented.
...Enterprise Mobility has continued its growth programme in Ireland with the opening of a new state-of-the-art Enterprise Flex-E-Rent depot in Limerick, adding to the existing sites in Dublin and Cork. Enterprise Flex-E-Rent provides commercial and accessible vehicle solutions for businesses and public sector organisations, offering tailored services to meet diverse...
Certa Ireland has added HVO Renewable Diesel to another site, at Clarehall, Dublin.
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