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First permanent electric lorries join Menzies Distribution’s fleet

2026-07-30T15:28:00Z

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.

MT Fleet Data rankings

Based on the weekly O-licence updates issued by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, the MT Fleet Data rankings provide you with the definitive list of O-licences within the UK haulage sector.

Solid-state truck batteries: promising technology but not yet fleet-ready

2026-07-24T12:38:00Z

As solid-state battery development accelerates, fleet decision-makers face a clear message from engineers and charging specialists: the technology holds genuine long-term promise for eHGVs, but LFP remains the only bankable option today — with LMFP and sodium-ion the next steps on the road.

Scania encouraged by strong Q2 performance

2026-07-23T13:05:00Z

Scania said revenues in the second quarter of the year had increased by 6%, with truck order intake rising significantly, mainly driven by strong activity in Brazil.

Six apprentices reach final of new IMI heavy vehicle skills competition

2026-07-22T09:14:00Z

Six apprentice HGV technicians have qualified for the inaugural final of the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) Heavy Vehicle Technology Skills Competition after taking part in regional qualifiers earlier this month.

Battery swapping returns as grid flexibility tool, not speed fix

2026-06-17T14:03:00Z

The case for battery swapping isn’t speed—it’s what those batteries do between truck visits. With CATL running 305 stations in China and UK trials underway at MIRA, the model is being reframed as energy trading infrastructure that happens to serve trucks. But OEM alignment and station economics remain unresolved.

Scania delivers first hybrid military truck to Swedish defence agency

2026-06-16T09:15:00Z

Scania has handed over the first of three hybrid trucks to the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) as part of a project aimed at evaluating the potential of electrified powertrains in military operations.

Record 105-truck Scania electric order targets 74-tonne bulk transport

2026-06-12T14:46:00Z

Scania has signed what it describes as the largest electric truck order for bulk transport in the EU to date, with Swedish chemicals and bio-oils distributor Wibax committing to 105 vehicles.

Exol Lubricants expands fleet with new Scania trucks

2026-06-01T09:58:00Z

Exol Lubricants has expanded its delivery fleet with the addition of four new replacement Scania trucks, as part of the the company’s investment strategy to boost its growth and distribution reach. 

Swiss depot charging scheme cuts e-truck charging costs by up to 50%

2026-05-29T10:14:00Z

ASTAG Charge platform allows hauliers with spare depot capacity to open high-power charging to other member fleets, with 200 sessions logged in first four weeks and 27 companies onboarded across Switzerland’s regions.

BMW tests petrol-backed Scania electric truck

2026-05-18T10:32:00Z

BMW Group Logistics has tested a Scania range-extended electric truck operated by DHL on its German automotive logistics routes, including the roughly 600 km Berlin–Munich corridor.

John Sutch Cranes fleet investment reaches new heights with Scania order

2026-05-15T16:29:00Z

John Sutch Cranes has added two new high-spec Scania S 660 A6x4NA heavy haulage units following a £750,000 fleet renewal programme.

Deafening Milence: Why the UK is falling behind in Europe’s electric truck revolution

2026-05-08T15:55:00Z

Milence is rolling out a pan-European network of charging hubs for electric trucks, but as CEO Anja van Niersen explains, infrastructure alone will not drive uptake without the right conditions in place

Scania and Unicon roll out fully electric concrete mixer with ten more on order

2026-05-06T14:20:00Z

Scania and ready-mix concrete manufacturer Unicon have jointly deployed a fully electric concrete mixer in real-world operations, marking a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction logistics.

Scania sees Q1 revenues decline as impact of Iran war hits demand

2026-04-29T10:30:00Z

Scania’s global sales revenue declined by 8% in the first quarter of 2026 to SEK 44.9bn (£3.58bn), amid increased geopolitical uncertainty, the manufacturer has revealed this week.

AI search reshapes online visibility beyond SEO budgets

2026-04-23T15:54:00Z

AI-powered search is disrupting two decades of SEO dominance, allowing specialist operators with genuine expertise to compete for visibility against national competitors—regardless of marketing budget. But businesses that fail to adapt may lose enquiries without knowing why.

M&S orders 120 Scania gas trucks in decarbonisation push

2026-04-23T15:21:00Z

Marks & Spencer is replacing more than 120 diesel trucks with Scania compressed gas vehicles, cutting CO₂ emissions by over 85% per vehicle as part of its Plan A net zero ambition by 2040.

Scania sales revenue falls amid "challenging” year of geopolitical and currency headwinds

2026-03-04T12:50:00Z

A “challenging” year saw Scania’s sales revenue tumble by 8%, the manufacturer announced today in its annual report for 2025.

Rigterink builds path to electrification

2026-02-20T10:56:00Z

German food transport firm Rigterink is relying on an AI-built planning tool to forge its transition to sustainable logistics.

Denmark sees first successful HGV megawatt charging

2026-02-06T15:50:00Z

Finnish manufacturer Kempower has demonstrated a megawatt charging system (MCS) session exceeding one megawatt in Denmark for the first time.