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Belgian logistics and industrial services company Katoen Natie has placed an order for more than 1,000 electric vehicles from BMW Group as part of a broader strategy to electrify its corporate fleet and strengthen its sustainability efforts. According to BMW Group, the agreement represents the largest single order for electric company cars from one manufacturer in Belgium to date. The vehicles are expected to be delivered and deployed across Katoen Natie’s Belgian operations by the end of 2027, replacing existing internal combustion engine models. Focus on BMW and Mini Electric Models While BMW has not disclosed a detailed breakdown of…

Lidl Netherlands has announced plans to supply all of its stores using electric trucks by 2027, accelerating its electrification strategy by three years compared with previous targets. The retailer said stores in the North Holland and Flevoland regions are already supplied entirely through electric transport, marking a significant step toward nationwide deployment. If achieved, the initiative would place Lidl among the first major retailers globally to operate a fully electric store delivery network. Expansion of Electric Logistics Network The latest milestone follows the commissioning of a new charging hub at Lidl’s logistics center in Almere, which supports fully electric deliveries…

McFarlane Telfer has placed an order for 20 new Farizon Auto SV electric vans to support its nationwide team of service engineers as the company transitions toward electric light commercial vehicles. The vans, supplied by Heathrow Van Centre, are the SV L1H1 83 kWh variant from Farizon’s all-electric commercial vehicle lineup. Each vehicle will be fitted with bespoke racking systems supplied and installed by Van Racking Solutions and will be used by MCFT’s catering and refrigeration engineers for maintenance and repair visits, as well as equipment deliveries to commercial kitchens across the UK. MCFT said it trialled the Farizon SV…

The City of New York said it now operates the largest law enforcement fleet of electrified vehicles in North America, following the addition of 103 new electric vehicles across city agencies. The latest deployment includes 70 vehicles for NYC Parks and 33 for the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), bringing the total number of electrified law enforcement vehicles to more than 1,000. The fleet comprises 781 battery-electric vehicles and 231 plug-in hybrid units. City officials said the milestone builds on a 2023 procurement of 1,000 vehicles and forms part of a broader strategy led by the Department of…

Dutch logistics firm Dobbe Transport has added a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to its fleet for general cargo transport across the Benelux region, marking a further step in its transition toward zero-emission operations. The family-owned company, based in Roelofarendsveen near Amsterdam, operates more than 100 trucks and tractor units. The newly deployed eActros 600 joins an earlier-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 already in service, reflecting a gradual expansion of its electric vehicle portfolio. Configured as a 6×2 flatbed with a steered tag axle, the eActros 600 is expected to cover around 125,000 kilometres per year in CO₂e-free operation. With this setup, the…

Dutch logistics provider Simon Loos plans to expand its battery-electric truck fleet to around 210 units after placing a new order for 75 eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the company said. The latest order builds on a previous purchase of 75 units made in autumn 2024, bringing the total number of eActros 600 trucks secured by the family-owned firm to 150. Some of the vehicles from the initial order have already been delivered, with the remainder expected to enter service before the second batch arrives. “The initial order of 75 eActros 600 units placed in autumn 2024 has exceeded…

Octopus Energy has launched its dynamic electric vehicle charging pricing model in France, offering drivers discounts of up to 50% at thousands of public charging stations when renewable electricity generation is abundant. The initiative expands Octopus Energy’s “Plunge Pricing” model beyond the United Kingdom, where it was introduced two years ago. The pricing system links charging costs to wholesale electricity market conditions, allowing drivers to benefit from lower prices when renewable power supply is high and electricity demand is lower. See also: Octopus Energy Introduces ‘Octopus Fleet’ EV Platform for Businesses Under the program, the discounts will initially apply to…

Virgin Media O2 has ordered more than 100 Renault Master E-Tech electric vans to support its network engineering operations, as the British telecoms group continues to expand its electric vehicle fleet. The vans will primarily be deployed by the company’s Network Engineer teams to carry out essential maintenance work across urban and rural areas. Each vehicle is expected to travel an average of about 13,000 miles per year during a planned five-year operating cycle. Virgin Media O2 selected the Renault Master E-Tech for what it described as two key advantages: its driving range and its availability in the L2H2 body…

Porto has placed its first hydrogen-powered Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system into operation, deploying a fleet of fuel cell buses supplied by CaetanoBus. The project includes twelve 18-metre articulated H2.CityGold buses and forms part of a broader hydrogen mobility ecosystem developed for the city. The Portuguese manufacturer is acting as consortium leader and coordinating the implementation of the entire system. In addition to delivering the buses, the project covers hydrogen production, refuelling infrastructure and energy management systems. Under the agreement, CaetanoBus has assumed responsibility for coordinating the various project partners and integrating the key components of the hydrogen mobility system.…

Berlin-based electric truck rental start-up Juna said it plans to significantly expand its fleet after two years of operations, targeting about 200 battery-electric trucks by the end of 2026 from just over 50 currently in service. Founded in 2023 as a joint venture between Scania and logistics platform Sennder, Juna offers electric trucks under a pay-per-use model designed to reduce upfront investment and financial risks for transport companies. The company assumes ownership of the vehicles, while customers pay based on usage and receive bundled services including maintenance, insurance and digital support. See also: Petit Forestier Obtains €150 Million Loan to…

Octopus Energy has launched a new business-focused product called “Octopus Fleet,” expanding its electric vehicle services into the corporate fleet market with an integrated platform covering charging, payments and infrastructure. The UK-based energy company said the service is designed as a one-stop solution for organisations transitioning to electric vehicles, building on its existing consumer offerings such as the Electroverse public charging network and home energy technologies. Octopus Fleet combines access to public charging through Electroverse with new tools tailored for business use, including a dedicated fleet charging card and a business payments card that can also be used for expenses…

Amazon now operates more than 30,000 electric delivery vans supplied by Rivian Automotive, adding roughly 10,000 units over the past year as part of its push to decarbonise last-mile logistics. The vehicles are deployed across thousands of cities, primarily in the United States. The fleet consists largely of Rivian’s purpose-built Rivian EDV models, including variants such as the EDV-500. Aside from about 600 units operating in Germany, most of the vans are used by Amazon and its delivery partners in the U.S., according to company disclosures. See also: Amazon Deploys First Fleet of Rivian Electric Vans in Canada Rivian is…