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Richard AG says it has spent decades developing robust vacuum main switches for railway catenary systems. The company says the components are designed to meet high requirements for safety, availability and service life.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger for use in Canada and the U.S. The order signals continued fleet electrification and is said to support long-term fuel and emissions reductions.
Portsmouth International Port has launched the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system, allowing docked ships to connect to grid power and switch off onboard generators. The system is intended to cut air pollution and fuel use from idling marine engines.
ABB E-mobility and elexon said they are working together to offer EV charging infrastructure for commercial fleets in Germany and Austria. The collaboration is aimed at electrification projects for fleet operators, including bus and truck fleets, with energy and load management support.
AYK Energy has secured a deal with Kongsberg Maritime to supply batteries for four new fully electric Svitzer TRAnsverse tugs. The order adds to earlier work between the companies and supports the deployment of electric harbour tugboats.
CALSTART published an interview about bus electrification in Latin America. The source says Uruguay and Costa Rica are leading in specific segments and identifies charging infrastructure, upfront electric-vehicle cost and regulation as key challenges for fleet operators and manufacturers.
Parker Hannifin’s Performance Materials Division has added three thermal adhesives to its CoolTherm portfolio for EV and industrial electrification uses. The company says the materials are meant to improve reliability, manufacturability and design flexibility.
Geodis has placed an order for 110 heavy-duty battery-electric trucks for its European road transport operations. The vehicles are due by May 2027 and are expected to be used mainly in France, including urban and long-haul routes.
Škoda says the Octavia is its first full hybrid model. The move adds electrification without requiring a charger, positioning the car between combustion and battery-electric models.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 all-electric box trucks from Harbinger in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million. The order is notable because it is described as a large commercial truck purchase and may reduce diesel costs.
FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks from Harbinger. The vehicles are expected to replace conventional trucks in pickup and delivery operations across the United States and Canada, with deliveries due by the end of 2027.
Arcese and Cartiere del Garda have added five Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks to an electric fleet running between Riva del Garda and Arco in northern Italy. Together with one eActros 600 already in service, the trucks are said to fully replace diesel vehicles on this 24/7 operation.
Kolkata Police has started adding electric motorcycles to its fleet with the first 60 units delivered. The planned 183-bike rollout would be one of the largest electric motorcycle deployments by a police force in India.
Blaguss and FlixBus have put eight Yutong battery-electric coaches into service on the cross-border Vienna-Vienna Airport-Bratislava route. The change means more than 90% of scheduled kilometres on the service are now operated electrically.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 Harbinger electric trucks in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The order is intended to support fleet electrification, lower fuel costs and reduce emissions by 2027.
marinEV, the marine electrification business of Yinson GreenTech, has acquired a one-year bareboat charter with HHH Marine & Logistics for Hydromover 1.0. The agreement adds to the commercial use of electric harbour craft in Singapore.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans from Harbinger, in a deal worth more than $300 million. The order is described as a record and is said to accelerate FedEx's fleet electrification efforts.
Arla Foods has added four DAF XD Electric trucks to its Danish refrigerated distribution fleet. The trucks are to be supported by a dedicated PACCAR Power Solutions charging facility in Hobro.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from California startup Harbinger. The order adds to the company’s electric delivery fleet and indicates continued interest in vehicle electrification.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in a deal valued at US$300 million. The order adds to medium-duty electric vehicle adoption, with the commercial results to be tested in FedEx’s operations.
Tau Motors presented 19 electrification papers in New York. Automotive World says Tau Motors is betting that designing motors, power electronics and software together can loosen rare earths’ hold on electrification.
Scania has agreed to supply Core 800 battery packs to Prinoth for two fully electric snow groomers. The deal extends an existing collaboration into a long-term partnership.
Rio de Janeiro is investing about US$98 million in 175 battery-electric buses and a new charging depot. The buses are scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2027 and will fully electrify operations at Terminal Gentileza.
ASKO and ABB E-mobility are expanding their collaboration on heavy-duty transport electrification. The new contract covers operation, maintenance and support for charging infrastructure serving ASKO’s growing e-truck fleet.
Scania and Prinoth are expanding their long-term partnership with new electric snow groomers using Scania Core 800 battery technology. The move points to further electrification in specialized off-road machinery.
LA Metro has approved a contract with ENC for 220 40-foot battery-electric buses. The order supports fleet electrification, with deliveries set to begin in spring 2028.
Shipping fleet JUNA said it has deployed its 110th Scania electric semi truck. The source also says the fleet has more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks in use.
LEVC plans to begin production of its next-generation plug-in London taxi in 2027, extending the electrification of the city's black-cab fleet.
WK NatPower and Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises have signed an agreement to explore electric vessels, piers and supporting energy infrastructure in Hong Kong.