All Operations articles – Page 5
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FCZ ArticleTen electric trucks, 100 outlets: drugstore chain runs Vienna on batteries
Dm, one of central Europe’s largest drugstore chains, has moved all its Vienna deliveries to electric trucks, built around depot charging, mapped routes, and a fleet of 10 lorries.
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FCZ ArticleSMMT urges pragmatic approach to HGV decarbonisation
Forcing the industry to transition completely to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) within the next 10 years risks destabilising the market and driving up costs, the SMMT has warned.
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FCZ ArticleMAN puts long-haul e-HGV to the test on Paris–Berlin electric tour
MAN Truck & Bus is set to demonstrate the long distance capabilities of its MAN eTGS Ultra semi-trailer tractor, with a 1,000km journey between Paris and Berlin, as part of the Milence Electric Tour.
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FCZ ArticleElectricity system operator expects to pay for users to increase demand this summer
Electricity consumers, both business and domestic, are likely to be paid to use extra power at certain times this summer to help manage a surplus of renewables, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has said, in its annual Summer Outlook report.
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FCZ ArticleVolvo Trucks raises the bar with launch of 700 km range FH Aero Electric truck
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a new generation of heavy-duty electric vehicles, led by a long-haul model capable of travelling up to 700 km on a single charge—marking a significant step forward in zero-emission freight transport.
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FCZ ArticleVoltempo appoints Neil Durno to lead partnerships as depot charging model gains traction
Voltempo has appointed Neil Durno to head of partnerships, as the company accelerates delivery of large-scale charging infrastructure for electric HGV fleets.
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FCZ ArticleCharging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand
In February the first electric HGV crossed the English Channel. It was a symbolic moment, but also a practical one. It showed that long-distance electric freight is genuinely possible, potentially opening the door to a new era of green, long-haul transport.
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FCZ ArticleSaint-Gobain and XPO add six electric HGVs in UK zero-emissions push
French construction materials manufacturer and supplier Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics have taken a further step towards their joint goal of zero-emissions logistics by introducing six fully electric HGVs into their UK operations.
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FCZ ArticleBaxi uses HVO fuel to slash HGV fleet emissions
Boiler manufacturer Baxi has significantly reduced its HGV fleet’s CO2 emissions by switiching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the company has reported.
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MT ArticleVoltempo and Corpay join forces to launch UK fleet charging cost model
Voltempo and Corpay have announced an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce a new commercial model for electric truck and van charging designed to help operators manage the cost and complexity of operating zero emission freight fleets and give them greater energy security.
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FCZ ArticlePowered trailer cuts tractor energy use but raises total demand in electric test
Electric-powered semi-trailers can cut tractor energy demand across diesel, LNG and electric trucks, but do not always reduce total consumption. In battery-electric combinations, overall energy use increases despite the efficiency gain at the tractor.
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FCZ ArticleWelch Group workshop explores commercial case for electric HGVs
A recent industry workshop led by Welch Group has examined whether electric HGVs can deliver a viable commercial return, as part of its 12 Pillars of Change initiative.
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FCZ ArticleMaritime Transport launches nationwide deployment of electric HGV fleet
Maritime Transport is deploying its electric HGV fleet across the nation, backed by a major investment in high-powered charging infrastructure, as part of its strategy to decarbonise road freight and build the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain, the company has announced.
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FCZ ArticleBVRLA report highlights barriers to zero-emission HGV uptake
HGV operators face significant barriers to adopting zero-emission vehicles, according to a recent report from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
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FCZ ArticleGreen hydrogen plant to power decarbonisation at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year.
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FCZ ArticleJust one eHGV could cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
A single electric HGV could cut around 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2034, compared to a diesel equivalent, according to the latest update from the Electric Freightway project.
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FCZ ArticleIntelligent Energy powers 40 hydrogen fuel cell-powered warehouse trucks
UK hydrogen fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy (IE) is powering a fleet of up to 40 warehousing trucks across two major logistics hubs in Yorkshire and Humber.
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FCZ ArticleBritish start-up launches £15,250 electric van for urban logistics
A British manufacturer has launched a lightweight electric van range priced from £15,250, targeting urban logistics operators ahead of the 2028 ICE ban. The CitySprint offers 120-mile range and charges from standard domestic sockets.
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FCZ ArticleElectric lorry charging speed hits new benchmark
Chinese truck maker Windrose Technology said it had recorded its fastest-ever charging session in this country following a demonstration of its E700 eHGV using Voltempo’s Megawatt scale HyperCharger.
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FCZ ArticleCall to increase gross vehicle weights to boost eHGV uptake
Running an electric 6x2 tractor unit costs over £28,000 more than a diesel equivalent and there is a payload reduction of up to 11.8%, research by the RHA has found.