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Industry gives qualified welcome to £18m government boost to Plug-in-Truck Grant
The logistics industry has reacted with cautious optimism to the £18m top-up for the Plug-in Truck Grant, which allows hauliers to claim up to £120,000 off new electric trucks.
Van market declines by 10% but electric van sales reach record high in 2025, SMMT reveals
Whilst the UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by 10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, deliveries of new electric vans leapt by a record 36%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Government cuts cost of investing in electric trucks by up to £120,000
Hauliers will be able to access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks, thanks to an additional £18m of funding announced by the government today (6 January) to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.
Webfleet, Bia Power and ChargeBroker join forces to offer optimised charging
Webfleet said it had partnered with smart charging firm Bia Power and ChargeBroker to offer a complete EV energy and fleet management system without the need to replace any infrastructure.
“Act now or lose to China,” Voltempo boss warns Europe’s electric truck makers
European electric truck makers risk being undercut on price and pace by Chinese rivals unless they accelerate development and cut costs, according to new Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith (pictured).
Euro 7 is a “distraction” says Daimler Truck boss
Europe’s truck manufacturers have criticised the EU’s planned Euro 7 emissions standards, with Daimler Truck chief executive Karin Radström (pictured) calling the rules a costly distraction that would divert investment away from zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.
EU waters down plans to ban new ICE vehicles
The European Commission has proposed a “targeted amendment” to CO2 emissions deadlines for HGVs amid a lack of confidence among operators about EV charging infrastructure.
Dundee first council to migrate to new e-charging firm
Dundee City Council has migrated its entire fleet and public electric charging infrastructure over to Evolt Charging as part of a new long-term contract.
London Fire Brigade fetches the electric engines
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has become the first fire service in the country to rely on a fully-electric fleet for training after taking delivery of two eHGVs.
Renault expands electrification of its internal logistics
Renault Trucks said it had taken another step in the electrification of its internal logistics in France by deploying an “electric corridor” to transport cabs, engines and axles between its sites.
Daimler pilots shared depot charging for electric trucks
Daimler Truck has launched a semi-public depot charging network for electric trucks, testing whether fleet operators can make better use of their charging infrastructure by opening up spare capacity to other users.
Kuehne+Nagel partners with Siemens in eHGV roll out
Global technology company Siemens has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to roll out electric HGVs (eHGVs) for part of its UK and Ireland logistics operations.