All FreightCarbonZero(editorial) articles
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FCZ ArticleSaint-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.
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FCZ ArticleBaxi 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.
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MT ArticleVoltempo and Corpay join forces to launch UK fleet charging cost model
Voltempo and Corpay have announced an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce a new commercial model for electric truck and van charging designed to help operators manage the cost and complexity of operating zero emission freight fleets and give them greater energy security.
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FCZ ArticleIndustry backs multi-pronged approach to HGV decarbonisation regulation
Operators and manufacturers have responded to the government’s consultation on achieving zero emission HGV targets, with broad support for manufacturer CO2 standards over fleet mandates. Infrastructure investment and realistic timelines emerged as critical concerns.
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FCZ ArticlePowered 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.
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FCZ ArticleWelch 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.
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FCZ ArticleBVRLA 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).
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FCZ ArticleJust one eHGV could cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
A single electric HGV could cut around 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2034, compared to a diesel equivalent, according to the latest update from the Electric Freightway project.
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FCZ ArticleIntelligent Energy powers 40 hydrogen fuel cell-powered warehouse trucks
UK hydrogen fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy (IE) is powering a fleet of up to 40 warehousing trucks across two major logistics hubs in Yorkshire and Humber.
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FCZ ArticleBritish start-up launches £15,250 electric van for urban logistics
A British manufacturer has launched a lightweight electric van range priced from £15,250, targeting urban logistics operators ahead of the 2028 ICE ban. The CitySprint offers 120-mile range and charges from standard domestic sockets.
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FCZ ArticleElectric lorry charging speed hits new benchmark
Chinese truck maker Windrose Technology said it had recorded its fastest-ever charging session in this country following a demonstration of its E700 eHGV using Voltempo’s Megawatt scale HyperCharger.
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FCZ ArticleCall to increase gross vehicle weights to boost eHGV uptake
Running an electric 6x2 tractor unit costs over £28,000 more than a diesel equivalent and there is a payload reduction of up to 11.8%, research by the RHA has found.
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FCZ ArticleDSV turns to an electric truck to beat Brenner restrictions
DSV has put a battery-electric truck into daily service on the Brenner corridor, one of Europe’s most important and most constrained Alpine freight routes.
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FCZ ArticleDartford site secured for M25 truck charging hub
A clean energy hub close to the M25 for commercial fleets to charge up and rely on clean fuels has been secured by Aegis Energy.
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FCZ ArticleOpenreach searches out Google for transition boost
Telecoms firm Openreach is optimising the UK’s second largest CV fleet through the expanded use of Google Cloud’s AI and data science tech.
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FCZ ArticleElectric trucks will dominate commercial market as battery costs fall, says Faraday Institution report
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains are emerging as the most viable options for mass market adoption, according to a report from the Faraday Institution.
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FCZ ArticleSmall wind turbines could gain permitted development status
Wind turbines feeding power directly into business sites could become common after the government proposed making 30m-high, 50kW turbines permitted development. The move would allow logistics operators to generate on-site power for depot operations and EV charging without planning permission or costly grid connections.
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FCZ ArticleAegis Energy secures Dartford site for major M25 commercial vehicle charging hub
Aegis Energy is set to develop a major multi-energy refuelling hub for trucks and vans at the former Littlebrook Power Station, just 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing.
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FCZ ArticleRethink use of biofuels in move towards zero emission lorries
Significant harm will be caused to the haulage industry if the government does not accept biomethane as a transitionary fuel after the deadline on diesel engines, CNG Services has warned.
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FCZ ArticleSimon Loos adds 75 more eActros 600s for retail distribution
Dutch operator Simon Loos is expanding its electric truck fleet to 210 vehicles, adding another 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s after saying the first batch had met expectations.