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Powered trailer cuts tractor energy use but raises total demand in electric test
Electric-powered semi-trailers can cut tractor energy demand across diesel, LNG and electric trucks, but do not always reduce total consumption. In battery-electric combinations, overall energy use increases despite the efficiency gain at the tractor.
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MAN puts long-haul e-HGV to the test on Paris–Berlin electric tour
MAN Truck & Bus is set to demonstrate the long distance capabilities of its MAN eTGS Ultra semi-trailer tractor, with a 1,000km journey between Paris and Berlin, as part of the Milence Electric Tour.
Electricity system operator expects to pay for users to increase demand this summer
Electricity consumers, both business and domestic, are likely to be paid to use extra power at certain times this summer to help manage a surplus of renewables, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has said, in its annual Summer Outlook report.
Volvo Trucks raises the bar with launch of 700 km range FH Aero Electric truck
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new generation of heavy-duty electric vehicles, led by a long-haul model capable of travelling up to 700 km on a single charge—marking a significant step forward in zero-emission freight transport.
Voltempo appoints Neil Durno to lead partnerships as depot charging model gains traction
Voltempo has appointed Neil Durno to head of partnerships, as the company accelerates delivery of large-scale charging infrastructure for electric HGV fleets.
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Electricity networks offer upgraded tool to assess hauliers' connection options
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has directed transport operators, who want to install or upgrade electricity grid connections to electrify their fleets, to an upgraded Transport Connections Guidance tool available via the ENA website.
Can hauliers be the link in carbon dioxide disposal?
Hauliers are ‘well-placed’ to benefit from a potential need to transport and dispose of carbon dioxide, the Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) said, as government began a so-called ‘Pathfinder’ selection process for the nascent industry in the Teesside area.
Grid reform could push eHGV chargers behind data centres, warns Logistics UK
Data centres could jump ahead of eHGV charging in the UK’s grid queue under new rules, putting freight decarbonisation at risk, Logistics UK warns.
Fleets help EV deployment pass ‘tipping point’ but the heavy duty sector lags
Corporate fleets are driving electric vehicle adoption past a key “tipping point”, according to a new report from consultants EY and electricity industry body Eurelectric. However, while electrification is rapidly becoming financially viable for car-based fleets and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), the heavy-duty truck sector still faces significant barriers.
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Manufacturers urged to be ready to beat new competitors when electric re-fleeting takes off
By 2034, the electric HGV market will be larger than that of the fossil-fuelled market and bus and truck makers “need to position themselves now as leaders of the transition to electric buses and trucks with a pragmatic ‘re-fleeting’ strategy” according to a new analysis. The change will position e-truck ...
Iveco offers multiple routes for fleets’ decarbonisation journey
Continuing its open minded approach to decarbonisation, Iveco is committed to offering multiple fuel solutions to help operators find the right powertrains to work for their business. To get an update on where Iveco is with its product line up and future decarbonisation plans, Freight Carbon Zero caught up with ...
‘Game-changing’ partnership between Milence and Paua set to advance eHGV charging
Fleet charging network Paua has partnered with Milence in order to integrate its high-power charging network for electric lorries into its platform.
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Charging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand
In February the first electric HGV crossed the English Channel. It was a symbolic moment, but also a practical one. It showed that long-distance electric freight is genuinely possible, potentially opening the door to a new era of green, long-haul transport.
Turning HGV electrification from pilot exercise into competitive advantage
The decarbonisation of HGVs in Europe is emerging as one of the most consequential transitions in transport. With HGVs accounting for roughly one-quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport (European Commission), electrifying this segment is central not only to hitting climate targets, but to reshaping ...
Chinese electric trucks in the UK: what’s on offer and the costs
With Chinese electric trucks increasingly discussed as Europe’s next big market shift, Freight Carbon Zero checked what UK fleets can buy now, what’s being priced for the UK, and what is still some way off.
“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
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UK government Depot Charging Scheme favours those prepared to move quickly
The DfT’s Depot Charging Scheme offers fleets up to 70% funding for electric charging infrastructure, with a £1m cap per organisation. The first-come, first-served window closes 30 June 2026, requiring works completion by March 2027.
Battery payload loss: Why eHGVs are uneconomic at 44 tonnes
Battery weight is costing 44-tonne electric HGVs 3.3 tonnes of payload capacity — an 11.8% loss that adds £28,282 to annual operating costs compared to diesel, according to the RHA’s first operator-surveyed study. The 2-tonne derogation does not apply to six-axle artics, creating a structural barrier to heavy freight electrification.
Why the smart money might be on hydrogen combustion for heavy fleet decarbonisation
Fleet operators face a decarbonisation challenge that requires different solutions for different applications. Range demands. Payload considerations. Refuelling infrastructure. Operating environments.
Lack of technicians not vehicles or chargers holding back EV adoption
The EV revolution isn’t being stalled by batteries, infrastructure, or regulation: it’s being stalled by a lack of skilled technicians.