All FreightCarbonZero(editorial) articles
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FCZ ArticleInstaVolt agrees sale of Iberian business to accelerate UK and Ireland growth
Ultra-rapid EV charging network Instavolt said the hiving off of its Spanish and Portuguese operations supported its focus on the UK and would accelerate investment in this market.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail delivering on emissions savings
Royal Mail said it had cut carbon emissions by nearly a third through a combination of fleet electrification, HVO fuel and energy efficiency improvements.
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FCZ ArticleUltra-rapid shared charging scheme available for fleet operators across 15 London boroughs
The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP’s) is expanding its shared charging scheme, with ultra rapid chargers now available in 15 of London’s 33 boroughs.
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FCZ ArticleConfidence crisis holding back electric HGVs despite growing business case
A lack of confidence in the business case for zero-emission HGVs is continuing to slow the sector’s transition, according to new BVRLA research unveiled at RTX.
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FCZ ArticleDachser runs 590km-a-day eActros 600 over Brenner, but cost gap remains
Dachser is running a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 on a demanding 590km-a-day Alpine route between Bolzano and Munich, but says the electric truck still costs more to operate than diesel, even with toll advantages in Austria and Germany.
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FCZ ArticleCertas Energy announces major network expansion as it prepares to attend RTX 2026
Certas Energy has expanded its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites, the company has announced.
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FCZ ArticleWeakening ZEV Mandate could cost UK economy £2.9bn, BEAMA warns
Weakening the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate could cost the UK economy at least £2.9bn, according to analysis by the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers’ Association (BEAMA).
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FCZ ArticleDP World helps customers navigate carbon savings
DP World said a combination of encouraging freight onto rail and helping hauliers start using HVO fuel had led to CO2e savings of more than 160,000 tonnes in less than three years.
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FCZ ArticleMAN hails major advancement towards 3MW charging
MAN said it had successfully carried out tests involving a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes and brought itself a step closer to recharging a truck for a range of 400km within 15 minutes.
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FCZ ArticleInvestment in materials handling fleet lifts Knowles’ emissions ambition
Knowles Logistics said 94% of its materials handling fleet was now operating on electric power as the company charges ahead with its commitment to reducing emissions.
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FCZ ArticleElectric Volvo is first port of call for Shoreham
Shoreham Port has taken its first step into heavy duty electric transportation after investing in a Volvo FH Aero Electric tractor unit.
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FCZ Article“Blind optimism” will not deliver transition to electric vehicles, SMMT warns Climate Change Committee
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest assessment of the UK’s progress towards net zero makes unrealistic assumptions about electric vehicle take-up which risks damaging manufacturing, employment and future investment, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning.
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FCZ ArticleFreight urged to engage now on electricity network plans
Local electricity networks are writing their five-year business plans now. Do they understand the needs of an electrified freight industry in 2033?
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FCZ Article‘Swaptopus’ JV promises HGV battery swapping hub in UK by 2027
The UK will see battery swapping hubs that allow electric HGVs to replace batteries in minutes by 2027, Octopus Energy and battery manufacturer CATL have promised. They say each hub will be capable of carrying out thousands of lorry battery swaps per day. The first UK mega hubs are expected ...
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FCZ ArticleHGV charging network promises to help spark fleet transition
Allstar has launched a new charging option for electric HGV fleets which it claimed addressed problems over public infrastructure not built for large vehicles and costly private site kit.
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FCZ ArticleWoodland Group cuts down emissions and charts course to net zero
Woodland Group said it was on course to be running a 100% electric material handling fleet in its warehousing operations by 2027, with only the remaining 6% now running on fossil fuels.
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FCZ ArticlePallet-Track eyes ambitious 2028 emissions deadline
Pallet-Track has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 2028 with the delivery of a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
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FCZ ArticleCould battery swap be a complement to charging?
Recent reports from the globe’s major markets of China and the USA have highlighted a potential divergence in the route to electrifying HGVs.
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FCZ ArticleElectric truck trial gives hauliers chance to rent the tech
DP World is offering hauliers an opportunity to trial electric lorries through a rental initiative at Southampton port.
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FCZ ArticleElectric HGV rollout hindered by infrastructure and utilisation gaps
Electric HGV adoption is being hampered by charging infrastructure shortfalls and a critical ‘utilisation gap’, warns Pall-Ex’s Paul Pegg. Despite trials showing promise in high-density regional routes, limited range, charging times and policy uncertainty continue to challenge the commercial viability of fleet-wide electrification.