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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.
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.
Saint-Gobain and XPO add six electric HGVs in UK zero-emissions push
French construction materials manufacturer and supplier Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics have taken a further step towards their joint goal of zero-emissions logistics by introducing six fully electric HGVs into their UK operations.
Baxi uses HVO fuel to slash HGV fleet emissions
Boiler manufacturer Baxi has significantly reduced its HGV fleet’s CO2 emissions by switiching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the company has reported.
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.
Welch Group workshop explores commercial case for electric HGVs
A recent industry workshop led by Welch Group has examined whether electric HGVs can deliver a viable commercial return, as part of its 12 Pillars of Change initiative.
Maritime Transport launches nationwide deployment of electric HGV fleet
Maritime Transport is deploying its electric HGV fleet across the nation, backed by a major investment in high-powered charging infrastructure, as part of its strategy to decarbonise road freight and build the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain, the company has announced.
BVRLA report highlights barriers to zero-emission HGV uptake
HGV operators face significant barriers to adopting zero-emission vehicles, according to a recent report from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Green hydrogen plant to power decarbonisation at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year.