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Hydrogen truck policies could close TCO gap with diesel, says H2Accelerate
A combination of renewable hydrogen credits, road toll exemptions and funding for vehicles and refuelling infrastructure could narrow the total cost of ownership (TCO) gap between hydrogen and diesel trucks, according to a new policy paper from the H2Accelerate collaboration.
Truck makers demand CO2 target delay
In an unprecedented show of unity at IAA Transportation, the CEOs representing 97% of the European commercial vehicle market warned that electric truck uptake stands at just 2% against a 35% target by 2030 — and that OEMs alone cannot be penalised for systemic failures in infrastructure and policy support.
Welch’s Transport powers up Cambridge site with megawatt charging hub
Welch’s Transport has opened a new megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at its Cambridge HQ as part of the government’s zero emission programme eFREIGHT 2030.
The AA and Royal Mail partner up to cut repair emissions within electric delivery fleet
The AA is collaborating with Royal Mail and supplier Trents to use recycled vehicle parts and help maintain one of the UK’s largest electric fleets.
Howard Tenens halves carbon footprint in five years
Howard Tenens said it had more than halved its carbon footprint in just five years while continuing to grow its operations.
TFL promises progress on tool to identify eHGV charging opportunities in London ‘soon’
A date to deliver a tool that could help identify the best locations in London to site eHGV charging has slipped, but could be published this year, FCZ understands.
Cambridge workshop to explore road freight’s ‘second wave’ of decarbonisation
The decarbonisation of road freight is entering a “second wave” in which energy security, resilience and geopolitics will become increasingly important alongside the transition to zero-emission vehicles, according to the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF). The changing environment will form the focus of the 13th International Workshop on Sustainable ...
Gridserve and Voltloader announce new eHGV charging partnership
Gridserve’s Electric Freightway public charging network for eHGVs has been added to Voltloader’s national network of depot-based eHGV chargers.
Project Jolt trial inspires Howard Tenens to expand electric fleet
Howard Tenens Logistics has taken delivery of two new electric HGVs during a Project Jolt trial of electric trucks, after being impressed with the vehicles’ performance.
What it takes to make five electric trucks €500,000 cheaper than diesel
A German building-materials operator running five MAN eTGX trucks could cut total costs by around €500,000 (£428,000) over five years compared with equivalent diesel vehicles, according to a new MAN analysis.
Iveco and Toyota partner on 900km fuel cell truck
Iveco and Toyota are to collaborate on a new fuel cell electric truck under EMPOWER, an EU-funded Horizon Europe project aimed at developing zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles.
DPD boosts fleet with 341 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans
Delivery giant DPD is investing in a fleet of 341 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters vans, ahead of the peak season, as part of its transition towards lower-emission deliveries across the UK.