Portsmouth International Port has taken a huge step towards reducing the air pollution caused by idling marine engines with the launch of the UK’s first high-voltage, multi-berth shore power system that allows docked ships to connect to grid power and shut off their on-board generators. In theory, shore power reduces emissions and slashes fuel costs.

The reality is somewhat different.

Tesla has been named the primary truck supplier for the largest electric Class 8 order in US history: 2,500 battery-electric trucks bought through a new shipper alliance called ZET SCALE.

The order on its own would nearly double the number of electric Class 8 trucks on US roads, and the alliance says it’s targeting more than 10,000 over time.

Moving millions of tons of coal, sugar, and other bulk cargo is serious business, and decarbonizing that business presents a number of unique challenges – especially when loading and unloading. That’s what makes the new MV Yampu so interesting: it’s the world’s first self-loading and unloading bulk cargo vessel!

All Points Logistics is the third company selected under a Commercial Solutions Opening to add facilities where satellites can be inspected, tested, fueled and prepared for integration with launch vehicles

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DARPA-backed vehicle will install propulsion pods on three commercial satellites in geostationary orbit

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Australia’s heavy truck market has reached another important milestone, with 3PL New Energy Transport taking delivery of its first Volvo FH Electric semi truck, and putting it to work immediately in downtown Sydney.

On today’s authoritative episode of Quick Charge, we’re talking all about how ports and port authorities are cleaning up their acts with the man in charge of the busiest port in North America – Port of Long Beach CEO Dr. Noel Hacegaba.

The company plans to deliver a fuel-transfer vehicle to the U.S. Space Force by 2028

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A Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor has been successfully deployed on an in-road charging system in Ljungby, Sweden, enabling continuous operation without ever needing to be plugged in.