All Decarbonisation articles
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FCZ Article“Act now or lose to China,” Voltempo boss warns Europe’s electric truck makers
European electric truck makers risk being undercut on price and pace by Chinese rivals unless they accelerate development and cut costs, according to new Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith (pictured).
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MT ArticleDHL doubles down on HVO with Siemens Mobility rail logistics deal
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new multi-year transport contract with Siemens Mobility – and is using it to underline its full commitment to low-carbon road freight.
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FCZ ArticleDecarbonisation targets at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK warns
Low confidence across the logistics sector and insufficient support means government decarbonisation targets are at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK is warning.
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FCZ ArticleZEHID leaders hit back at battery-electric scepticism
Industry leaders overseeing the UK’s flagship zero-emission HGV trial have cited hard data, real-world performance and strong customer demand as proof that the transition to net zero is accelerating.
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MT ArticleBattery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams Gray & Adams boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
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MT ArticleHave you booked your free ticket to the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit yet?
The Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit is heading to Birmingham this month - a unique gathering of commercial vehicle fleet operators focused on accelerating the transition to net zero in the UK’s road freight sector. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to ...
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MT ArticleWho are the 2025 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players?
Who are the innovators and trailblazers driving the decarbonisation of commercial vehicles and road freight?
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MT ArticleWarnings raised over sustainability of HVO fuel amid fraud claim
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent.
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FCZ ArticleArrowXL aims to reduce emissions with recycling plan
ArrowXL has turned its focus to recycling to cut down on CO2 emissions, with an agreement to transport thousands of white goods to electrical waste experts GAP Group.
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MT ArticleWorld’s first carbon reduction programme attracts 100,000 containers
A trial to help importers at London Gateway and Southampton terminals reduce their Scope 3 emissions has registered more than 100,000 TEUs in its first two months.
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MT ArticleFeeling blue, or greener on the other side?
Range anxiety remains a major issue for most electric vehicle drivers, but the results of a new poll suggest that concerns could be alleviated with a simple change of colour from blue to green.
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MT ArticleHydrogen HGV manufacturer pivots towards licensing amid multi-million pound debt
Truck maker Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) said it was teetering on the edge of collapse due to what it claimed were “misjudgements” by its former leadership and was focusing on licensing its hydrogen propulsion system to save the business.
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MT ArticleM&S in ‘first of its kind’ electric wagon and drag system
Marks & Spencer has taken delivery of its first refrigerated electric wagon and drag vehicles after partnering with Gray & Adams, marking a step forward in sustainability for food retail transport.
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MT ArticleCall for a deferral of electric van MOTs amid test shortage
The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) wants an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25-tonne electric vans because fleets are finding tests “impossible” to book.
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MT ArticleHydrogen truck builder HVS secures international investment
Truck manufacturer Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) said it had secured investment from Excelledia Ventures Group, a Qatari-based specialist in AI software.
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MT ArticleCharging CAZ plans in Manchester shelved
The government has confirmed it will not impose a charging clean air zone (CAZ) in Greater Manchester after the city provided evidence it could achieve emissions compliance via other methods.
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MT ArticleEmissions-saving e-reefer unveiled with solar, battery and energy recuperation technology
TIP Group, SolarEdge e-Mobility and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe have partnered to create a solar-powered e-reefer solution.
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MT ArticleRoyal Mail chooses Manchester hub to add 6,000th electric vehicle to fleet
Royal Mail has added its 6,000th electric vehicle to its fleet
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MT ArticleFSEW concludes decarbonisation mission with all diesel trucks replaced
Cardiff-based freight forwarder, FSEW, has completed its fleet overhaul with six new Iveco S-Way CNG trucks. The new arrivals replace four diesel vehicles, the last diesels to feature in the company’s fleet. Over the past three years, FSEW has been replacing its diesel trucks with a mixture of CNG and ...
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MT ArticleBridgestone adds trailer tyre to Ecopia range for reduced fuel consumption
Bridgestone has completed its Ecopia range with the introduction of a trailer tyre. Designed to be the tyre maker’s most fuel efficient offering, from February fleets will be able to fit Ecopia tyres on steer, drive and trailer axles.