All Operations articles – Page 18
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FCZ ArticleElectric vans and trucks no longer exempt from London’s congestion charge, under TfL plans
Electric vans and trucks will no longer be exempt from London’s congestion charge, under proposals put forward today (27 May) by Transport for London (TfL).
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FCZ Article56 chargers, 23 e-lorries: German haulier takes charge
A German haulier has added 23 electric HGVs to its fleet in just two years and built a private charging hub with 56 fast chargers, rivalling the scale of many public facilities across Europe.
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FCZ ArticleChargePoint and Eaton announce partnership to accelerate EV charging progress
EV charging solutions provider, ChargePoint, and power management solutions firm, Eaton, have announced a partnership to accelerate EV charging infrastructure in the US, Canada and Europe. Drawing on both company’s experiences, the collaboration seeks to simplify EV charging by developing new technologies.
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FCZ ArticleCollapsed manufacturer Nikola’s hydrogen assets up for sale
US truck maker Nikola’s hydrogen-powered fleet has been put up for auction, valued at over $114m (£84.5m).
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FCZ ArticleHGV decarbonisation reports available at a fraction of the price
Hauliers can now obtain a low-cost, complete analysis within days showing how to decarbonise their fleet after Dynamon said it had combined its software with AI to provide insight at a level not previously possible.
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FCZ ArticleBradshaw unveils compact all-electric RCV range for urban use
Manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles has launched a new range of refuse collection vehicles engineered to tackle the challenges of urban and food waste collection.
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FCZ ArticleCan UK hauliers run on hydrogen? Lhyfe says yes — but not without a plan
Green hydrogen may offer a low-carbon alternative to diesel for the UK’s heavy goods sector — but not without clear government planning, infrastructure support and regulatory reform.
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FCZ ArticleGreenergy turns off biodiesel tap at Immingham plant
Greenergy is temporarily ceasing production at its biodiesel plant at Immingham, less than a year after biodiesel producer Argent Energy closed its plant in Motherwell, marking an ongoing crisis in the biodiesel supply market
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FCZ ArticleCemex invests in electric mixers across EMEA operations
Global building materials supplier Cemex has invested in new electric ReadyMix trucks across the region as part of its strategy to cut its fleet emissions.
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FCZ ArticleChiltern Distribution’s mission to cut emissions a winner with Webfleet
Chiltern Distribution said it had seen a 1.5% improvement in mpg and a 2% reduction in fuel consumption after it installed Bridgestone’s Webfleet across its fleet of 55 HGVs.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime charges up its depots
Maritime Transport is installing high-powered electric truck chargers at its sites in Wakefield, Doncaster and Tilbury to support the introduction of eHGVS into its fleet later this year.
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FCZ Article224 electric miles: MAN eTGX on BMW’s factory corridor
A MAN eTGX electric lorry has completed a 224-mile BMW factory run with just 75 kWh per 100 km — suggesting that, for once, range anxiety might not be warranted.
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FCZ ArticleJohn G Russell joins government decarbonisation programme
John G Russell (Transport) is trialling hydrogen fuel cell and battery electric lorries as part of a government project to try and accelerate decarbonisation in the sector.
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FCZ ArticleFrom net zero heroes to AI pioneers? Sector turns cold on climate change
Concerns among transport companies about the impact of climate change on their operations has plummeted with more than half of businesses in the sector saying they are not worried, official figures show.
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FCZ ArticleTIP Group showcases electric trailer relying on battery, solar and recaptured energy
An electric reefer that draws on multiple renewable energy sources and removes the need to rely on diesel, has been developed by TIP Group and two of its partners.
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FCZ ArticleRoyal Mail launches first electric truck
Royal Mail and Magtec, which makes electric vehicle components and driveline systems, are trialling cutting-edge electric truck technology, as part of plans to decarbonise its fleet of over 4,000 trucks.
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FCZ ArticleLack of funding sees Volta Trucks collapse - again
Eighteen months after being bought out of administration by New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group, electric vehicle start-up Volta Trucks is bankrupt after failing to raise sufficient funding.
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FCZ ArticleWatt’s next for freight? The electric truck disruption
Everyone knows that electric trucks are more expensive to buy than diesel. Considerably more in fact. This is a large part of why sales in the UK were only at 0.5% of total truck sales in 2024. However, it’s the total cost of ownership, or TCO, that tells the story ...
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FCZ ArticleFH Aeros bubble up at Uniserve
Uniserve has added 10 new Volvo FH Aero gas-powered 6x2 tractor units to its fleet following a successful trial of the bio-LNG trucks.
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FCZ ArticleACT Expo show report
Despite mounting uncertainty surrounding clean transport policy under the latest US administration, ACT Expo 2025, the largest clean transportation event worldwide, showed no signs of slowing down. If anything, it felt bigger and busier than ever.