All Operations articles
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FCZ ArticleIKEA tests how depot-led charging can power electric long-haul
IKEA has put a 44-tonne electric truck into regular long-distance service in Italy to examine how heavy freight operations can be sustained largely through depot-based charging rather than relying on extensive public fast-charging infrastructure.
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FCZ ArticleSSO Logistics takes major step on road to carbon neutral
A Liverpool logistics company has showcased its commitment to sustainability by becoming a Carbon Certified Business.
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FCZ ArticleIndustry gives qualified welcome to £18m government boost to Plug-in-Truck Grant
The logistics industry has reacted with cautious optimism to the £18m top-up for the Plug-in Truck Grant, which allows hauliers to claim up to £120,000 off new electric trucks.
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FCZ ArticleVan market declines by 10% but electric van sales reach record high in 2025, SMMT reveals
Whilst the UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by 10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, deliveries of new electric vans leapt by a record 36%, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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FCZ ArticleGovernment cuts cost of investing in electric trucks by up to £120,000
Hauliers will be able to access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks, thanks to an additional £18m of funding announced by the government today (6 January) to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March 2026.
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FCZ ArticleWebfleet, Bia Power and ChargeBroker join forces to offer optimised charging
Webfleet said it had partnered with smart charging firm Bia Power and ChargeBroker to offer a complete EV energy and fleet management system without the need to replace any infrastructure.
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FCZ Article“Act now or lose to China,” Voltempo boss warns Europe’s electric truck makers
European electric truck makers risk being undercut on price and pace by Chinese rivals unless they accelerate development and cut costs, according to new Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith (pictured).
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FCZ ArticleEuro 7 is a “distraction” says Daimler Truck boss
Europe’s truck manufacturers have criticised the EU’s planned Euro 7 emissions standards, with Daimler Truck chief executive Karin Radström (pictured) calling the rules a costly distraction that would divert investment away from zero-emission vehicles and charging infrastructure.
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FCZ ArticleEU waters down plans to ban new ICE vehicles
The European Commission has proposed a “targeted amendment” to CO2 emissions deadlines for HGVs amid a lack of confidence among operators about EV charging infrastructure.
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FCZ ArticleDundee first council to migrate to new e-charging firm
Dundee City Council has migrated its entire fleet and public electric charging infrastructure over to Evolt Charging as part of a new long-term contract.
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FCZ ArticleLondon Fire Brigade fetches the electric engines
London Fire Brigade (LFB) has become the first fire service in the country to rely on a fully-electric fleet for training after taking delivery of two eHGVs.
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FCZ ArticleRenault expands electrification of its internal logistics
Renault Trucks said it had taken another step in the electrification of its internal logistics in France by deploying an “electric corridor” to transport cabs, engines and axles between its sites.
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FCZ ArticleDaimler pilots shared depot charging for electric trucks
Daimler Truck has launched a semi-public depot charging network for electric trucks, testing whether fleet operators can make better use of their charging infrastructure by opening up spare capacity to other users.
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FCZ ArticleKuehne+Nagel partners with Siemens in eHGV roll out
Global technology company Siemens has partnered with Kuehne+Nagel to roll out electric HGVs (eHGVs) for part of its UK and Ireland logistics operations.
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FCZ ArticleRenault Trucks boss slams UK’s 1% eHGV uptake
The UK’s slow uptake of electric trucks is being held back by high energy costs that add around £90,000 to the lifetime running cost of a battery-electric HGV compared with mainland Europe, Renault Trucks’ UK MD has warned. Carlos Rodrigues, Renault Trucks UK & Ireland MD, said ...
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FCZ ArticleEU ICE van ban relaxation will pile pressure on UK
A relaxation of the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vans by the EU will place “huge pressure” on the UK government to follow suit, according to software specialist FleetCheck.
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FCZ ArticleMercedes-Benz completes first electric HGV run from John o’ Groats to Land’s End
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has become the first manufacturer to drive an electric HGV from John o’ Groats to Land’s End, completing the 1,378km (854-mile) journey in just over 24 hours using its new eActros 600.
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FCZ ArticleDHL Germany begins deploying 400 kW chargers for heavy e-trucks
To support the electrification of parcel-centre linehaul routes across Germany, DHL is expanding its e-truck fleet and installing 400 kW depot chargers in partnership with E.ON Drive.
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FCZ ArticleApproach on weights and dimensions regs leaves key gaps for zero-emission HGVs
A revision to the maximum authorised dimensions and weights for vehicles by the European Council falls short of what is required to accelerate decarbonisation in transport, manufacturers have warned.
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FCZ ArticleRosgal drives carbon neutral plan with Renault Trucks hotbox delivery
Civil engineering firm Rosgal has invested in a new Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid fitted with a Marvtech hotbox tipper body, as part of a plan to hit net zero 20 years ahead of national targets.