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eHGV uptake surges 170% as market downturn masks early electrification shift
Battery-electric truck demand accelerated sharply in 2025, even as the wider HGV market contracted amid economic headwinds.
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Dachser deploys BYD electric trucks in Spain
Chinese truck manufacturers are moving beyond pilots and trade-show headlines in Europe, with BYD now supplying electric rigids for Dachser’s everyday operations in Spain.
Law Distribution accelerates decarbonisation with full fleet renewal and first electric truck
Family-owned haulier Law Distribution has signalled a major step towards lower-carbon operations after committing to a full renewal of its artic fleet — including the introduction of its first battery-electric truck.
Mercedes eActros 600 completes 8,000km Arctic EV challenge
Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ battery-electric eActros 600 has finished an 8,000km midwinter drive to Norway’s North Cape, becoming the first heavy truck to take part in the annual eNordkapp Challenge for electric vehicles.
Over-dependence on rare earth minerals risks EV transition, electric motor manufacturer AEM warns
The UK automotive industry is sleepwalking into its next major supply chain crisis, according to Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), which is urging manufacturers and policymakers to act now to eliminate the sector’s reliance on rare earth minerals before it compromises Britain’s electric vehicle transition.