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FCZ ArticleCould hydrogen have a role in road freight decarbonisation?
While eHGVs are slowly being rolled out across the UK logistics network, with more to come over the next year as part of the ZEHID programme, some operators will be wondering which low or zero emission options will be available next.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks donates DAF XD to Cornwall College to support armed forces training
Leyland Trucks has gifted a DAF XD to Cornwall College’s motor vehicle training programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting military personnel through its Armed Forces Covenant pledge.
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FCZ ArticleDAF Trucks and TotalEnergies agree net-zero collaboration
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between DAF Trucks and TotalEnergies committing both to the development of zero-emission solutions for road transport. The collaboration is designed to leverage DAF’s truck manufacturing experience with TotalEnergies’ background in multi-energy solutions.
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MT ArticleGrob Group transitions entire fleet to HVO in net zero push
Grob Group, a UK-based conglomerate, has announced a complete switch to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) across its delivery vehicles, marking a significant step towards its 2030 net zero emissions target.
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MT ArticleElectric Freightway trial battles bureaucratic obstacles to installing charging stations
Electric Freightway, one of four consortia taking part in a government-funded five year trial of net zero trucks, has revealed that despite launching around 18 electric trucks onto UK roads in the first year of the trial, with another 70 on order, it has yet to install any charging stations, ...
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MT ArticleZENFreight back on track and ready to trial zero emission HGVs after BP departure
The Zero Emission Northern (ZEN) Freight consortium, one of the winning bidders for the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, is back on track, following the withdrawal of oil giant BP as consortium lead earlier this year.
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MT ArticleUK ZEN Freight initiative back on track after project reset with Dynamon at the helm
The Zero Emission National (ZEN) Freight consortium, part of the UK government’s ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) Programme, is “advancing at pace” following a reset, with plans to trial 62 battery-electric and 16 hydrogen-powered trucks across Britain’s leading logistics firms by 2026.
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CommentaryIt’s all about the infrastructure stupid…
Dr Andreas Gorbach, a member of the board at Daimler Trucks, recently took to LinkedIn to highlight some areas of agreement amongst the European truck manufacturers. Regular readers will recall that this time last year, we leaned on another insightful post from Andreas when he was commenting about renewable ...
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks pledges armed forces hiring commitment
Leyland Trucks has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, joining more than 11,000 organisations across the UK that pledge to support veterans, service leavers, and their families as they move into civilian employment.
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MT ArticleLeyland Trucks hits latest manufacturing milestone with 125,000th HGV
Leyland Trucks, the Lancashire-based producer of DAF commercial vehicles, has achieved its latest manufacturing milestone – producing its 125,000th HGV.
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MT ArticleDAF and Certas Energy team up to launch podcast promoting carbon-cutting benefits of HVO
DAF and Certas Energy have joined forces to launch a podcast which aims to debunk persistent myths around hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and encourage fleet operators to make the switch from diesel to HVO.
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MT ArticleA New Era for renewable fuel supplies dawns in Essex
The use of renewable fuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon emissions from diesel trucks now rather than waiting for battery electric vehicles to develop into a more practical solution is becoming increasingly popular.
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MT ArticleDAF joins international platform for booking charging points
DAF Trucks has joined HDV Booking, a new consortium working to establish a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The move aims to further increase the availability of fully electric DAF trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks joins European charging station booking platform
DAF Trucks has become a member of HDV Booking, a consortium developing a platform for reserving public charging points for trucks in Europe. The initiative aims to improve the usability of electric trucks, particularly for long-distance transport.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Financing the road to zero – who pays?
Industry stakeholders debated key themes around financing zero-emission trucks at the inaugural Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank recently held at the BVRLA’s HQ. Laura Hailstone reports on the insights and learnings from the event.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones to lead EV capability
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones (pictured) to the role of electric vehicle (EV) and connected services director.
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MT ArticleDAF Trucks appoints Louis Jones as EV & Connected Services Director
DAF Trucks has appointed Louis Jones as the new EV & Connected Services Director. In this role, Jones will lead the development of DAF’s electric vehicle (EV) programme, overseeing sales, aftersales, the dealer network’s EV strategy, and the rollout of charging infrastructure. He will also manage PACCAR Connect, DAF’s connected ...
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MT ArticleeFREIGHT 2030 trial promises to be “ultimate” test of electric HGVs
The recently launched eFREIGHT 2030 trial will see electric HGVs pushed to their limit and prove they have a place in logistics fleets in the next decade, according to Angus Webb (pictured), the chief executive of the project’s planning software provider Dynamon.
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MT ArticlePJH refreshes fleet with 34 DAF trucks from Asset Alliance
Bathrooms and appliances supplier PJH has invested in new contract-hire vehicles from Asset Alliance Group as part of a major fleet renewal programme.
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MT ArticleHunts Food pursues efficiency gains with new fleet additions
Hunts Food Group will add 13 DAF trucks and 12 Mercedes-Benz vans to its fleet this year, all using Carrier Supra refrigeration units.