Tag: "last mile"

NEW UPDATES TO FORD TRANSIT

Ford Pro has announced significant upgrades to the productivity of the Transit, with improvements to connectivity, communication and information technology, automatic transmission and advanced assistance systems for safety. Available from 2024.

LAST MILE ELECTRIFIED

Ford Pro and Deutsche Post DHL Group recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the use of electrified vans in its logistics operations worldwide. Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans by 2023, enabling it to enhance its leading position in the use of electric vehicles for last mile deliveries. The agreement covers solutions for operating the electric fleet, including access to Ford Pro’s E-Telematics connected software and charging solutions, aiming to reduce costs and optimise efficiency.

FIRST EUROPEAN PILOT OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

SCANIA AND HAVI IN FIRST EUROPEAN PILOT OF FULLY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES CARRYING COMMERCIAL GOODS ON PUBLIC ROADS Scania is partnering with HAVI Supply Chain for a ground-breaking new trial that sees an autonomous truck being used in the transport of commercial goods. The pilot, carried out under regular traffic conditions, aims to learn about the […]

IVECO GROUP CREATES “GATE”

IVECO GROUP ANNOUNCES THE CREATION OF GATE, THE GREEN & ADVANCED TRANSPORT ECOSYSTEM FOR THE PAY-PER-USE OFFERING OF ELECTRIC TRUCKS Iveco Group today announces the creation of a new entity, GATE ‒ Green & Advanced Transport Ecosystem, a long-term, all-inclusive rental model for electric trucks and vans, which will powerfully support the industry’s energy transition. […]

SUSTAINABLE DELIVERIES IN LONDON

SUSTAINABLE DELIVERIES FROM LONDON’S HISTORIC BILLINGSGATE MARKET HELP CUT CARBON EMISSIONS IN THE CAPITAL The City of London Corporation, DHL Supply Chain and Ford Pro are conducting a sustainable delivery trial at London’s historic Billingsgate Market to explore ways to reduce traffic, improve air quality and offer a better customer experience. Launched in March and […]