All FreightCarbonZero(editorial) articles – Page 5
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FCZ ArticleZEHID check-in: over 80 clean trucks and 10+ sites delivered
As ZEHID’s build phase nears completion, Freight Carbon Zero bring you the latest progress update on the UK’s most ambitious zero-emission truck trial.
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FCZ ArticleScania expands electrification offering within off-road applications
Scania has launched an electric powertrain component company, dedicated to off-road and industrial applications such as mining, construction and material handling.
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FCZ ArticleUPN achieves ISO environmental accreditation
The United Pallet Network (UPN) said it had marked a major milestone on its sustainability journey after achieving ISO 14001:2015 certification.
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FCZ ArticleDriverless lorry debuts on public road at Port of Antwerp
No driver, no problem? A fully autonomous electric truck has completed Belgium’s first driverless demonstration on public roads at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
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FCZ ArticleElement 2 to open new hydrogen refuelling station in Glasgow
Hydrogen refuelling business Element 2 has placed an order with French manufacturer HRS for a mobile hydrogen refuelling station, which will be deployed in Glasgow, Scotland.
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FCZ ArticleNew Devon bus chargers to be offered to freight customers
High-powered DC charging infrastructure is to be built at three strategic bus depot locations in Devon - Barnstaple, Torquay and Exeter - by Stagecoach South West and e-fleet solutions provider VEV. The sites will also be available as ‘Community Charging Hubs’ with high-speed charging and Stagecoach told FCZ it is ...
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FCZ ArticleZEHID leaders hit back at battery-electric scepticism
Industry leaders overseeing the UK’s flagship zero-emission HGV trial have cited hard data, real-world performance and strong customer demand as proof that the transition to net zero is accelerating.
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FCZ ArticleSchmitz climate targets validated by Science organisation
Schmitz Cargobull has received official confirmation that its short- to long-term targets for reducing emissions have been validated according to climate science-based standards.
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FCZ ArticleLack of technicians not vehicles or chargers holding back EV adoption
The EV revolution isn’t being stalled by batteries, infrastructure, or regulation: it’s being stalled by a lack of skilled technicians.
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FCZ ArticleElectricity connection: should you take the independent option?
Vattenfall IDNO is one of several independent companies that offer an alternative to incumbent electricity networks. FCZ spoke to business development manager Suzanna Lashford about what such companies have to offer
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MT ArticleMaxus launches 7.5-tonne electric truck onto UK market
Maxus will be the latest name to compete in the 7.5-tonne sector after its importer Harris Maxus revealed the new fully electric eDeliver 75 trucks.
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MT ArticleHave you booked your free ticket to the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit yet?
The Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit is heading to Birmingham this month - a unique gathering of commercial vehicle fleet operators focused on accelerating the transition to net zero in the UK’s road freight sector. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to ...
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FCZ ArticleCEVA Logistics to open UK electric vehicle battery recycling centres as part of major European launch
CEVA Logistics is launching a recycling service for end-of life-electric vehicle batteries, which will see it open 15 battery logistics centres across Europe, starting with the UK, France and Spain this year.
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FCZ ArticleGebrüder Weiss invests €4m in electric lorries and charging infrastructure
Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has invested €4m (£3.4m) in four Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric lorries and the associated charging infrastructure across its Austrian operations, whilst also preparing additional depots in Austria, Switzerland and Germany to reduce reliance on scarce public charging options for heavy goods vehicles.
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FCZ ArticleMAN eTrucks cover over 5 million kilometres in Europe so far this year
Electric trucks from MAN Truck & Bus have already covered over five million kilometres on European roads this year, with demand for its electric trucks continuing to grow, the manufacturer has revealed this week.
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FCZ ArticleOperators willing to electrify but lack of charging holding them back says Logistics UK
Lamech Solomon has been Logistics UK’s head of decarbonisation policy since May 2025, and his CV includes almost two years at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). He says: “I left university and went to join the civil service followed by several different roles. ...
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FCZ ArticleFSEW launches first fully electric truck route between Tesco distribution centres in Wales
Decarbonisation specialist Freight Systems Express Wales (FSEW) is working with Tesco to provide a fully electric distribution service between Maesteg and Magor.
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FCZ ArticleFirst 10 eHGVs the initial steps toward electrifying DFDS’ UK operations
Since introducing its first UK and Ireland based electric trucks at the end of 2024, DFDS now has seven in operation and a further three expected before the end of the year. These initial 10 Volvo eHGVs are the first steps towards electrifying the company’s fleet of more than 700 ...
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FCZ ArticleTransport Scotland offers grants to small hauliers to examine potential electrification pathways
Transport Scotland is offering grants of up to £20,000 for smaller Scottish hauliers to consider what technologies, grid connections, routes, infrastructure and vehicles will best suit their needs if they move to electrify their fleets. The funding is part of the Transport Scotland’s Heavy Good Vehicle Market Readiness Fund and ...
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FCZ Article‘First-of-its-kind’ fuel cell system promises to revolutionise HGV charging
A new fuel cell system that claims to address major electrification challenges in the HGV and bus markets, including range and refuelling times, has been launched.