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FCZ ArticleElectric van market share hits record high but remains well short of ZEV mandate
Electric vans delivered a record share of the UK light commercial vehicle market in July, but remained well below the levels needed to meet the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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FCZ ArticleWales’ first dedicated eHGV charging hub goes live
Freight forwarder FSEW has officially launched the first dedicated HGV electric charging hub in Wales.
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FCZ ArticleRethinking the energy transition: why HVO deserves a bigger role
Exhibiting at The Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham confirmed what we already knew: the industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail adds 9,000th electric van to delivery fleet in dash for net zero
Royal Mail, which boasts the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet, has reached a major milestone after introducing its 9,000th electric van.
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FCZ ArticleThe real bottleneck isn’t the grid. It’s space and time
Weeks of waiting, a significantly smaller parking area and a project that would almost certainly have to be broken into phases: this is what a large operator should prepare for if it wants to electrify its truck fleet. Even where grid capacity is available, converting an existing depot will take ...
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FCZ ArticleFirst permanent electric lorries join Menzies Distribution’s fleet
Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has taken on three 42-tonne electric Scania tractor units – the first eHGVs to become a permanent part of its fleet.
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FCZ ArticleChiltern harnesses power of sun for trailer work
Chiltern Distribution has taken on two temperature-controlled trailers from TIP Group, fitted with Sunswap’s Endurance units powered by a combination of onboard batteries and roof-mounted solar panels.
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FCZ ArticleToyota joins Daimler Truck and Volvo fuel cell venture
Toyota is to become an equal shareholder in hydrogen fuel cell joint venture Cellcentric, alongside Daimler Truck and Volvo group in a move aimed at accelerating the development of hydrogen-powered trucks.
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FCZ ArticleService, not price, may decide Chinese electric truck sales in the UK
A Chinese electric tractor can now be ordered in the UK for £139,000 after grant support, but industry specialists say servicing, parts supply and residual values may matter more than the badge or headline price.
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FCZ ArticleBack multi-fuel path to net zero, RHA urges government
The RHA has renewed its call for a technology-neutral approach to decarbonisation, warning that the majority of HGV operators have no plans to switch to zero-emission vehicles because of cost and operational constraints.
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FCZ ArticleM&S to roll-out ten new DAF XD electric trucks across core operations
M&S and its transport subsidiary Gist have commenced the roll-out of ten new DAF XD Electric tractor units, marking a significant next step in the retailer’s transition from electric truck trials to scaled zero tailpipe emission operations.
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FCZ ArticleTruck depots face nine-year wait for EV grid connections while data centres’ capacity goes unused
Freight depots are facing waits of up to 2035 for more power, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their capacity remain at the front of the queue, the latest report from freight infrastructure body TwentyForty has revealed.
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FCZ ArticleExtra £1m investment in Scotland’s eHGV transition following “strong interest”
Strong demand from Scottish operators to transition their fleets to zero-emission HGVs has prompted the government to invest a further £1m to help SMEs prepare for the switch.
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FCZ ArticleNet zero ambition being blocked by bureaucracy, government warned
The freight sector has warned the government that its net zero ambitions risk being undermined by slow planning decisions, grid delays and outdated regulations holding back the rollout of zero-emission trucks.
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FCZ ArticleOpportunity for EV policies to be revisited with incoming cabinet
A new government cabinet could be an opportunity for contentious policies such as the zero emissions mandate and electric vehicle excise duty (eVED) to be reconsidered, according to FleetCheck.
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FCZ ArticleChina's truck charge leaves UK playing catch-up
China’s approach to electric HGVs should be a wake-up call for Britain and Europe, according to transport analyst Michael Barnard, who says Beijing’s success shows why governments need to focus on infrastructure as much as vehicle sales targets.
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FCZ ArticleFreight on rail supports electric lorry deployment
A trial using freight trains between DPD’s hub in Leicestershire and a terminal near Glasgow demonstrated how eHGV rollout could be focused on easier to decarbonise routes, according to a rail firm.
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FCZ ArticleNew wave of EVs enters service at Michelin
Michelin has replaced diesel-powered vans in its Connected Solutions Division with 19 electric vehicles that will support customers in passenger transport.
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FCZ ArticleSolar tech a bright idea for transport energy management
Widespread adoption of solar panels on trucks and trailers would reduce demand on Europe’s electricity grid by enough energy to power four million homes, according to research.
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FCZ ArticleVertellus helps floor firm find balance with diesel/EV package
Flooring distributor Volante and sister firm John Palmer Carpets have strengthened their fleet operations with a diesel and electric contract hire partnership with Vertellus.