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EU’s HGV CO2 credit mechanism delays electric truck transition
Brussels has flattened the emissions trajectory for truck manufacturers through 2029 and allowed surplus credits to offset 2030 targets. Industry warns the move removes urgency from electric development while doing nothing to solve the infrastructure crisis constraining uptake.
German electric truck operators see falling costs as a reason to buy
German hauliers using electric trucks are beginning to see cost-effectiveness as a reason to buy more, challenging the wider industry’s assumption that electric trucks remain dearer than diesel.
Whistl reports 20% cut in carbon emissions in latest ESG report
Logistics specialist Whistl has reported a 20.23% reduction in carbon emissions over the past three years, according to its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report.
Cost-free engine cleaning tech mops up carbon
A “quick-win” engine-cleaning service that removes carbon build-up from inside combustion engines led to an average CO2 and fuel saving of 15% for a contracting firm’s fleet of tippers and vans.
Zero-emission HGV mandate would cut freight costs and curb inflation, new research shows
Government plans to accelerate the transition to zero-emission HGVs would cut freight costs and shield the UK economy from volatile diesel prices, according to new analysis by the Green Alliance.
DfT cash bias leaves road freight on sidelines as shipping grabs lion’s share
Road freight is being squeezed out of government innovation funding as the Department for Transport (DfT) channels the bulk of its decarbonisation cash into shipping, raising fresh questions over support for HGV operators.
BMW tests petrol-backed Scania electric truck
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.
Webinar on 18 June introduces new electricity connections tool
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is inviting transport industry stakeholders to find out about a new tool that will help plan for new or upgraded electricity connections.
MOT red tape cut for e-van operators
New regulations for electric vans coming into force in June will cut regulatory burden and make the zero-emission vehicles a more attractive proposition for operators, according to the industry.
UK Power Networks clearing path for eHGVs
Electricity distribution network operator UK Power Networks is collaborating with logistics firms Maritime Transport and Voltloader to better forecast where electric HGV charging demand will grow and to speed up the delivery of network connections.
Windrose confirms UK plans with MIRA and Voltempo partnerships
Electric truck manufacturer Windrose has set out early plans for its UK market entry, working with HORIBA MIRA on engineering and manufacturing development while partnering with Voltempo on high-power charging infrastructure.
Deafening Milence: Why the UK is falling behind in Europe’s electric truck revolution
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
Mastering the transition: Knowles Group haulier takes on electric
Knowles firm Masters Logistical has become the latest to introduce electric trucks into its fleet, with two Volvo FM Electrics supporting the British Sugar work.
Container operators given chance to pilot electric lorries
DP World helped two container truck operators trial electric lorries as part of a pilot programme developed in collaboration with the research team behind Project JOLT.
Scania and Unicon roll out fully electric concrete mixer with ten more on order
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.
Milence accelerates roll out of e-HGV charging network after landing €120m funding boost
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo Group, has secured a €120m (£104m) financing facility, which will be used to accelerate the roll out of its network of rapid charging hubs for electric HGVs across Europe.
Electric car transporter takes second battery for loading
An electric car transporter is hauling up to six passenger cars across the Denmark–Germany border, but it needs a second battery on the trailer to keep the loading system from eating into the truck’s range.
Bartrums Haulage powers up with Voltempo supported by government funding
Voltempo has delivered a high-power charging solution for Bartrums Haulage at its Eye headquarters in Suffolk, enabling the operator to scale its electric HGV fleet.
DHL data helps digital twins identify M1 locations for electric truck charging
Transport researchers are using data from logistics company DHL to simulate a delivery truck’s journey from London to East Midlands Airport to identify the best locations for electric vehicle charging points along the M1 motorway.
MAN demonstrates tech that turns electric trucks into “powerbanks on wheels”
MAN Truck & Bus has become the first European truck manufacturer to demonstrate bidirectional charging - a technology which turns electric trucks into flexible energy storage systems, which the company said can cut electricity costs by up to 20%.
