All articles by Laura Hailstone. – Page 2
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MT ArticleVolvo outlines multi-technology strategy for supporting operators at Decarbonisation Summit
Last week, Volvo Trucks presented a comprehensive update on its decarbonisation strategy at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit, outlining key advancements and strategic directions for achieving zero emissions road transport.
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MT ArticleHVS slims down operations while seeking additional funding
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the Glasgow-based start-up hydrogen truck builder, has been forced to reduce its operations while seeking to complete a crucial financing round, Freight Carbon Zero (FCZ) has learnt.
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CommentaryThe power play: Relode’s vision for electrifying the UK's transport network
We were pretty impressed when we interviewed new energy infrastructure firm Relode recently; its ambitious plans to build a nationwide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks sound like they are going to massively benefit the road transport sector. Laura Hailstone reflects on the detail. Relode’s plans to develop Power Parks across ...
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MT ArticleWincanton and TUAL partner in £14m government-backed electric lorry initiative
Logistics giant Wincanton has joined forces with Glasgow-based electric vehicle charging company TUAL in a government-backed project to trial new powerbank technology for electric HGVs.
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CommentaryShooting the breeze with Windrose Founder Wen Han
Last week, after commenting on one of Wen Han’s posts in LinkedIn, we unexpectedly found ourselves in a direct exchange with him and he suggested we jump on a call that very afternoon. With only a couple of hours to prep, we seized the chance for an interview, eager to ...
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MT ArticleRelode unveils gigawatt power parks plan to support electrification of UK truck fleets
Speaking exclusively to Freight Carbon Zero, Relode, a new energy infrastructure company, has unveiled its ambitious plans to build a nationwide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks.
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MT ArticleNikola reveals record quarter with sales of 88 hydrogen-powered trucks in Q3
Nikola Corporation has announced record sales of its hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks for the third quarter of 2024 to customers in North America.
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MT ArticleVertellus electrifies temperature-controlled transport with 10 new EV refrigerated trucks
Specialist vehicle contract hire company Vertellus has introduced 10 electric refrigerated trucks to its EV Discovery Programme that allows transport operators to trial zero emission vehicles hassle free.
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MT ArticleZero emission truck sales gain momentum in EU, according to latest ICCT figures
The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released its latest quarterly review of the European Union’s heavy-duty vehicle market, revealing a significant uptick in zero-emission truck sales for the second quarter of 2024.
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MT ArticleScotland unveils critical locations for zero-emission HGV charging infrastructure
A new report commissioned by Transport Scotland has identified key locations for charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) across Scotland.
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MT ArticleHVO trial slashes 87 tonnes of carbon in just one month for Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases
Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI have reported significant carbon emission reductions in the first month of their Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel trial. The initiative, which began as a three-month experiment, has already cut emissions by an impressive 87 tonnes.
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MT ArticleBallard Power Systems announces major restructuring amid market delays
Hydrogen fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems has unveiled plans for a significant global restructuring aimed at reducing operating expenses by more than 30%. The move comes in response to delays in hydrogen infrastructure development and slower-than-expected fuel cell adoption.
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MT ArticleE.ON holds first ‘eTruckathon’ ahead of IAA Hannover involving 12 electric trucks driving 300km
E.ON has held what it claims is the first ‘eTruckathon’ involving 12 electric trucks, 12 teams, and 300 km of driving ahead of the forthcoming IAA Transportation show in Hannover, Germany later this month.
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MT ArticleJohn Lewis Partnership scoops low carbon trophy at the Motor Transport Awards
John Lewis Partnership, the owner of UK retail brands John Lewis and Waitrose, has won the Low Carbon Award at this year’s Motor Transport Awards, marking the company’s third win in this category, following previous victories in 2017 and 2020.
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MT ArticleINTERVIEW with Voltloader: Pioneering all-electric haulage and collaborative charging networks
In an exclusive interview, Freight Carbon Zero spoke with Voltloader CEO Dave Rose, and Head of Haulage Services, Bertie Steggles, about the company’s innovative approach to zero emission logistics in the UK’s agricultural sector.
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MT Article300 Volvo e-trucks order propels DSV to top spot in European EV fleets
Volvo Trucks and global logistics company DSV have signed a cooperation agreement for the supply of 300 electric heavy trucks. The deal is one of the largest commercial orders to date for Volvo electric trucks.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Financing the road to zero – who pays?
Industry stakeholders debated key themes around financing zero-emission trucks at the inaugural Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank recently held at the BVRLA’s HQ. Laura Hailstone reports on the insights and learnings from the event.
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MT ArticleREA and Energy Saving Trust launch electrification guide for fleet managers
Developed over the past year by the REA’s HGV and Commercial Fleet Working Group, ’Electrifying the fleet: A practical resource for fleet managers’ aims to provide fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify their fleets.
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MT ArticleWindrose Technology sets goal of 10,000 electric trucks on the road by 2027
Despite being only two and a half years old, Windrose Technology has set itself an ambitious target of having 10,000 of its electric trucks on the road in 2027, with Founder and CEO Wan Han admitting its “an agressive target” but one that “isn’t that crazy”.
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