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Toyota joins Daimler Truck and Volvo fuel cell venture
Toyota is to become an equal shareholder in hydrogen fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric, alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo group in a move aimed at accelerating the development of hydrogen-powered trucks.
Service, not price, may decide Chinese electric truck sales in the UK
A Chinese electric tractor can now be ordered in the UK for £139,000 after grant support, but industry specialists say servicing, parts supply and residual values may matter more than the badge or headline price.
Back multi-fuel path to net zero, RHA urges government
The RHA has renewed its call for a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation, warning that the majority of HGV operators have no plans to switch to zero-emission vehicles because of cost and operational constraints.
M&S to roll-out ten new DAF XD electric trucks across core operations
M&S and its transport subsidiary Gist have commenced the roll-out of ten new DAF XD Electric tractor units, marking a significant next step in the retailer’s transition from electric truck trials to scaled zero tailpipe emission operations.
Truck depots face nine-year wait for EV grid connections while data centres’ capacity goes unused
Freight depots are facing waits of up to 2035 for more power, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their capacity remain at the front of the queue, the latest report from freight infrastructure body TwentyForty has revealed.
Extra £1m investment in Scotland’s eHGV transition following “strong interest”
Strong demand from Scottish operators to transition their fleets to zero-emission HGVs has prompted the government to invest a further £1m to help SMEs prepare for the switch.
Net zero ambition being blocked by bureaucracy, government warned
The freight sector has warned the government that its net zero ambitions risk being undermined by slow planning decisions, grid delays and outdated regulations holding back the rollout of zero-emission trucks.
Opportunity for EV policies to be revisited with incoming cabinet
A new government cabinet could be an opportunity for contentious policies such as the zero emissions mandate and electric vehicle excise duty (eVED) to be reconsidered, according to FleetCheck.
China's truck charge leaves UK playing catch-up
China’s approach to electric HGVs should be a wake-up call for Britain and Europe, according to transport analyst Michael Barnard, who says Beijing’s success shows why governments need to focus on infrastructure as much as vehicle sales targets.
Freight on rail supports electric lorry deployment
A trial using freight trains between DPD’s hub in Leicestershire and a terminal near Glasgow demonstrated how eHGV rollout could be focused on easier to decarbonise routes, according to a rail firm.
New wave of EVs enters service at Michelin
Michelin has replaced diesel-powered vans in its Connected Solutions Division with 19 electric vehicles that will support customers in passenger transport.
Solar tech a bright idea for transport energy management
Widespread adoption of solar panels on trucks and trailers would reduce demand on Europe’s electricity grid by enough energy to power four million homes, according to research.