All Insights articles
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FCZ ArticleRTFO at crossroads: can low carbon fuels bridge the decarbonisation gap?
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation has cut 7.9 million tonnes of CO2e in 2024 alone, but with its post-2032 future unresolved and the ZEV mandate looming, fleet operators and policymakers are divided on whether low carbon fuels are a vital bridge or a costly distraction.
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FCZ ArticlePollock runs four eHGVs on Amazon trunking lane to Inverness
Gregory Group’s Scottish 3PL Pollock is operating three Mercedes-Benz e600 Actros and one MAN eTGX on its Amazon trunking contract between Bathgate and Inverness, with 57% of lane miles now run on battery electric and the remainder on HVO.
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FCZ ArticleSolid-state truck batteries: promising technology but not yet fleet-ready
As solid-state battery development accelerates, fleet decision-makers face a clear message from engineers and charging specialists: the technology holds genuine long-term promise for eHGVs, but LFP remains the only bankable option today — with LMFP and sodium-ion the next steps on the road.
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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 ArticleDeafening Milence: Why the UK is falling behind in Europe’s electric truck revolution
Milence is rolling out a pan-European network of charging hubs for electric trucks, but as CEO Anja van Niersen explains, infrastructure alone will not drive uptake without the right conditions in place
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FCZ ArticleCharging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand
In February the first electric HGV crossed the English Channel. It was a symbolic moment, but also a practical one. It showed that long-distance electric freight is genuinely possible, potentially opening the door to a new era of green, long-haul transport.
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FCZ ArticleTurning HGV electrification from pilot exercise into competitive advantage
The decarbonisation of HGVs in Europe is emerging as one of the most consequential transitions in transport. With HGVs accounting for roughly one-quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport (European Commission), electrifying this segment is central not only to hitting climate targets, but to reshaping ...
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FCZ ArticleChinese electric trucks in the UK: what’s on offer and the costs
With Chinese electric trucks increasingly discussed as Europe’s next big market shift, Freight Carbon Zero checked what UK fleets can buy now, what’s being priced for the UK, and what is still some way off.
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FCZ Article“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
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MT Article“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
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MT ArticleJohn Lewis cutting emissions today and in the future with the best technology available
The John Lewis Partnership’s fleet manager has cut transport emissions in half since 2018 by switching 500 trucks to bioCNG and trialling electric vehicles, achieving a major milestone by purchasing the company’s final diesel vehicle this year.
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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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MT ArticleFleets’ decarbonisation concerns are valid – but early movers will still prosper
The UK’s commercial transport sector is on the cusp of something extraordinary. Customer demand, government assistance, and fleet ambition have aligned to make a national decarbonisation effort feel truly tangible.
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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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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 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 sector ‘on the cusp’ of realising electric trucks will work
Logistics is undergoing a second digital revolution paired with the reversal of the industrial revolution. In some ways, these changes require a full time job’s worth of work to understand. VEV was established in 2023 to carry some of that burden and help fleets to electrify. The Vitol-backed company focuses ...
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FCZ ArticleAegis Energy takes the long view of shared access eHGV charging
Vision of the future - how Aegis EV charging stations will shape up A casual visitor to the Road Transport Expo held at NAEC Stoneleigh in June might get the impression that most trucks sold today are electric, given the preponderance of new EV models on the ...
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FCZ ArticleDaimler’s ‘game-changer’ electric truck about to hit UK roads in serious numbers
Following the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 launch at the end of last year, UK customers have started taking delivery of the new model. The brand’s flagship truck is already proving to be a significant part of its sustainability strategy. James Venables, head of future sustainability at Daimler Truck UK spoke with ...
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FCZ ArticleEverything starts with the charging when it comes to electrifying commercial fleets
Cost is often one of the biggest barriers to entry when it comes to adopting new technology and investing in electrifying a fleet. We talk a lot about high up front vehicle purchase prices as well as the cost of adequate infrastructure to support these new eHGVs. Andrey Maramzine, chief ...