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    Volta Trucks Sets Industry-Leading Standards For Direct Vision
    Posted On: August 3, 2023
    The manufacturer’s Volta Zero has received the maximum five-star rating for the Direct Vision Standard, with a volumetric score of 32.82 cubic metres, which is the highest of any vehicle tested and 50% higher than the previous best. ...
    Volta Trucks Collaborates With ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) On The All-Electric Volta Zero
    Posted On: July 7, 2023
    Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced a long-term agreement with ZF, the world’s largest supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, for some of the core systems and com ...
    Volta Trucks Begins Series Production On 16-Tonne Volta Zero
    Posted On: April 19, 2023
    “The industry-leading pace to market set by Volta Trucks is a true testament to the highly skilled and driven professionals in the company and our partners," says Volta Trucks co-founder Kjell Walöen. ...
    Volta Zero 16-Tonne Electric Truck Receives European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval
    Posted On: March 14, 2023
    The certification frees Volta to being mass production and sales of the zero-emission 16-tonner. ...
    Volta Trucks & Siemens Partner To Accelerate Commercial Fleet Electrification
    Posted On: October 13, 2022
    Volta Trucks and Siemens intend to jointly deliver eMobility charging infrastructure to Volta Trucks’ customers to simplify and accelerate their migration to commercial fleet electrification. ...
    Volta Trucks & DB Schenker Complete On-Road Test For Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    The two companies will now follow up the Volta Zero testing with rollouts at 10 locations across five European countries. ...
    Volta Zero Tested To Hot Weather Extremes
    Posted On: September 16, 2022
    Taking place over six weeks at the purpose-built Nardo Technical Centre in Southern Italy, the hot weather testing programme was designed to ensure outstanding levels of reliability and durability. ...
    All-Electric Volta Zero To Make First Public Appearance At IAA Transportation In Hanover
    Posted On: July 6, 2022
    “I’m looking forward to meeting our customers and future prospects at the show, as well as enabling them to experience a Design Verification prototype vehicle firsthand at the event’s driving experience centre,” says Volta Trucks CEO Essa Al-Saleh. ...
    Volta Trucks Unwraps 7.5- & 12-Tonne Volta Zero
    Posted On: April 28, 2022
    “The forthcoming 7.5- and 12-tonne models complete the full-electric Volta Zero product family,” says Volta Trucks CEO Essa Al-Saleh. ...
    The Crown Estate & Clipper Logistics Will Lean On The Volta Zero To Decarbonise Deliveries To Regent Street Retailers
    Posted On: January 18, 2022
    “The full-electric Volta Zero is specifically designed for zero-emission urban distribution with exactly The Crown Estate and Clipper Logistics’ use case in mind,” says Volta Trucks CEO Essa Al-Saleh. ...
    Volta Trucks Begins Engineering Phase On 7- & 12-Tonne Full-Electric Volta Zero Urban Delivery Trucks
    Posted On: December 16, 2021
    The new smaller variants, designed by Volta Trucks’ partner Astheimer Design in Warwick, UK, will share aesthetic, safety, and comfort features with the 16-t Zero, which is currently undergoing design verification testing. ...
    DB Schenker Places Largest-Ever Pre-Order For Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks
    Posted On: December 1, 2021
    The logistics specialist has pre-ordered nearly 1,500 battery-electric Volta Zero trucks and is set to participate in real-world trials of the truck to verify its fitness for carrying out urban deliveries. ...
    Astheimer Design Wins Dezeen Product Design Award For Volta Zero Full-Electric Truck
    Posted On: November 30, 2021
    Dezeen judges celebrated the battery-electric truck for its low environmental impact with last-mile freight deliveries, a design that shifts away from vans and cars to zero-emission distribution with enhanced driver and pedestrian safety. ...
    Volta Trucks Starts Production Of Prototype Full-Electric 16-Tonne Volta Zero Delivery Trucks In Coventry Facility
    Posted On: November 18, 2021
    The custom facility will build 25 of the 16-tonne, zero-emissions vehicles to begin a thorough testing programme in January. ...
    Volta Trucks Begins Real-World Tests Of Volta Zero Battery-Electric Truck Prototype
    Posted On: August 24, 2021
    Tests will evaluate the Volta Zero’s proposed production frame and drivetrain, which are complete just eight months after Volta completed its initial designs. ...
    Volta Trucks Partners With CPC Group On Composite Exterior Body Panels For Volta Zero Electric Truck
    Posted On: July 22, 2021
    The companies plan to start full-scale production on customer-specified vehicles by 2022’s end, leveraging composite materials in the body and trim. ...
    Volta Trucks Weighing Barcelona As Manufacturing Site For Volta Zero Electric Vehicle
    Posted On: April 14, 2021
    The electric vehicle firm is considering former Nissan manufacturing facilities in the city along with other European locations and says it will make a final decision soon. ...
    Proterra Will Supply Batteries For The Volta Zero, Ensuring A Maximum Range Of 200 Kilometres
    Posted On: February 18, 2021
    The U.S.-based firm says its battery can handle more than 4,000 recharges in a 10-year period “without significant degradation.” ...
    Volta Trucks Chooses Meritor’s Blue Horizon 14Xe Integrated ePowertrain With eAxle For The Volta Zero
    Posted On: February 9, 2021
    This agreement will allow Volta to begin producing trial vehicles this year and then move into full production roughly 12 months later. ...
    Volta Trucks Will Supply Petit Forestier Group With 1,000 Volta Zero All-Electric, Zero-Emission Refrigerated Trucks In 2022
    Posted On: December 15, 2020
    Volta is working with Petit Forestier subsidiary Lecapitaine to develop the box bodies and refrigeration units; Petit Forestier says its involvement in this process will allow it to deliver a quality service to its customers. ...
    Astheimer Design Assists Volta Trucks In The Design Of The All-Electric, Zero-Emission Volta Zero
    Posted On: September 4, 2020
    The Warwick design studio did its homework and came up with a design that’s good for the environment and drivers, not to mention nearby bicyclists, pedestrians, and other vehicles. ...
    Volta Trucks Launches The All-Electric Volta Zero
    Posted On: September 3, 2020
    The firm’s 12-vehicle pilot program is set to begin in 2021, with wider production to follow in 2021. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 09/07/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Don-Bur Invests £700k In Major Solar & Manufacturing Upgrade
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Don-Bur has completed a major £700,000 investment at its Mossfield Road manufacturing headquarters, combining roof replacement, structural modernisation and a significant expansion of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installation. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 03/07/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Powerday Expands Eco-Friendly Fleet With Volvo FM Electric Low Entry Hook Loaders
    Posted 30/06/2026
    Powerday recently continued its electric fleet expansion with the addition of two Volvo FM Electric Low Entry 8x4 rigids to join the two Volvo FE Electrics the company purchased in 2024. ...
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    Don-Bur Showcases High-Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailer At RTX 2026
    Posted 30/06/2026
    At Road Transport Expo 2026, Don-Bur is showcasing one of its latest high-volume longer semi-trailer lifting deck trailers, demonstrating how it can maximise volumetric efficiency within current UK regulations. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    Renault Trucks Brings Innovation & Heritage Together At Road Transport Expo 2026
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Renault Trucks will showcase its diverse range of diesel and electric vehicles at this year’s Road Transport Expo, taking place 30 June – 2nd July at NAEC Stoneleigh. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 17/06/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    MAN TGE Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary In 2026
    Posted 09/06/2026
    MAN Truck & Bus is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its MAN TGE van. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 08/06/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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