All FreightCarbonZero(editorial) articles – Page 6
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FCZ ArticleSSEN offers ‘ramped’ offers for electricity connections in Southern England
The electricity distribution network operator (DNO) that serves northern Scotland and the south of England has announced that customers who want a new or increased electricity connection can take a step-wise approach to their connection in its southern area – reducing upfront costs and speeding up the connection.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment move to stop treating heavier electric vans as HGVs a “victory for common sense”, says Logistics UK
Government proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” Logistics UK said today (24 November).
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FCZ ArticleeHGV chargers grid-ready and early talks could cut costs
There is plenty of capacity in the distribution networks for new connections to power eHGV chargers, according to Florentine Road, flexibility product lead at UK Power Networks.
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FCZ ArticleFelixstowe Port takes delivery of second autonomous truck order
Felixstowe Port has taken delivery of the first two autonomous trucks (ATs) from an order of 34 ATs from Shanghai Westwell Technology (Westwell). This latest order adds to another 34 ATs, supplied by Westwell, which are already in operation at the Port.
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FCZ ArticleDLR operator completes fleet electrification four years ahead of target
DLR operator KeolisAmey Docklands will finish electrifying its 45 cars and commercial vehicles in January 2026, beating its TfL franchise target by four years through a partnership with Ford and DriveElectric that has delivered 41% fuel cost savings.
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FCZ ArticleGovernment urged to help small fleets switch to electric trucks
Expanding eHGV use is not limited by the availability of vehicles; instead it requires government support for risky investment in chargepoints away from home depots, as well as solutions for Europe’s overwhelming number of small fleets with five vehicles or fewer. That was the view from Staffan Rodjedal, Director Transport ...
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FCZ ArticleMAXUS powers ahead with record 750 eDELIVER 9 order for Tesco
A major order for Harris MAXUS UK and 750 new MAXUS eDELIVER 9 fully-electric models has been placed by Tesco, as part of the supermarket giant’s strategy to move to a fully electric home delivery fleet by 2030.
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FCZ ArticleGasrec launches Hams Hall biomethane site with plans to refuel 1,000 trucks a day
Gasrec has officially opened its second large-scale, open access biomethane refuelling facility at Hams Hall, near the M6 and M42.
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FCZ ArticleZero-emission HGVs to be charged for entering London
Electric lorries and vans will have to pay for entering London’s congestion charge zone from January, despite criticism from the industry.
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FCZ ArticleProject JOLT trials four electric trucks with major operators
Four electric trucks from major OEMs are being trialled by John Lewis and Jacksons Bakery as part of Project JOLT, generating real-world performance data to support fleet electrification decisions.
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FCZ ArticleNext gen software from ChargePoint manages any EV charging operation
ChargePoint has released the latest version of its EV charging platform, which it said would be the catalyst for an electrified future.
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FCZ ArticleChina steers global shift to electric freight, IEA reports
Electrification of domestic electric vehicles (EVs) is expected to spread to further transport segments such as medium and heavy-duty trucks, according to scenarios in the International Energy Agency’s annual World Energy Outlook (WEO), with China central to the expansion in all versions of the future.
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FCZ ArticleThe silent shift in rubbish: how electric waste fleets spread across Europe
Germany’s waste collectors are quietly proving what works for electric HGVs: predictable routes, depot charging, and fleets large enough to justify the infrastructure investment.
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FCZ ArticleWagons roll in Salford with first all-electric bin lorry
Salford City Council has added its first all-electric refuse collection truck to its fleet – a 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail takes delivery of micro electric fleet
Royal Mail is rolling out a fleet of 100 micro electric vehicles (MEVs) as it strives to hit net zero by 2040.
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FCZ ArticleHydrogen a viable option in a future multi-fuel zero carbon landscape
The HydraB group is targeting hydrogen pricing of £8/kg to 9/kg to achieve total cost of ownership parity with diesel equivalents, as CEO Harry Bowcott explains how an integrated approach across vehicle manufacturing, fuel production and infrastructure can simplify hydrogen adoption for fleet operators.
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FCZ ArticleNew ScotCharge consortium to build a national blueprint for zero-emission freight in Scotland
Three UK fleet electrification firms have come together to launch ScotCharge, a groundbreaking new consortium aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of Scotland’s HGV sector.
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FCZ ArticleElectric HGVs cheaper to own after just four years, new research reveals
New research comparing electric HGV and HGV total cost of ownership across Europe estimates that in every country analysed, eHGVs can become cheaper to own after just four years.
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FCZ ArticlePower reform to speed up grid connections
While the electricity industry has been acting to reform the ‘queue’ of new generating capacity connecting to the network, it has taken its eye off the ball on increasing connections for new and large energy users. Applications to expand electricity connections to meet higher customer demand, such as transport and ...
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FCZ ArticleLhyfe signs up customers for new green hydrogen plant in Germany
Progress in the use of green hydrogen in the transport industry has been fitful as the industry tries to grow supply and demand simultaneously. Now, shortly after it announced the start-up of its first commercial production site, green hydrogen producer Lhyfe has announced that it has signed an offtake agreement ...