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Latest news – Page 6
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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 ArticleGXO and Greene King partnership slashes waste and carbon emissions
GXO and pub company and brewer Greene King have today (September 17) unveiled a raft of sustainability measures - including fleet decarbonisation, waste reduction, recycling and community impact - which have resulted from their long-standing partnership.
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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 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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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 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.
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FCZ ArticlePalletline partnership aims to deliver carbon neutrality
Palletline is stepping up its sustainability efforts after partnering with carbon management experts Auditel.
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FCZ ArticleNorthern Powergrid wants business customers to join its flexibility providers
Northern Powergrid (NPg) is inviting companies that want to provide flexibility services to its network to attend a webinar explaining the opportunities.
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FCZ ArticleAlliance promises expansion of access to charging hubs
A new partnership between charging company Source and an energy supplier promises to expand access to ultra-rapid charging hubs for electric fleet operators.
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FCZ ArticleEuropa enhances carbon reporting with emissions calculator
Europa has introduced a carbon emissions calculator from Blue Yonder across its road freight division to meet its sustainability goals.
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FCZ ArticleMegawatt charging tested: 40-tonne HGV recharged during driver’s break
A Volvo-based prototype electric lorry has been charged from 10% to 80% in just 42 minutes during trials in Switzerland, marking a step forward towards making megawatt charging commercially viable for long-haul fleets.