“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
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Tim Wallace2026-01-16T17:51:00
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
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