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Freight on rail supports electric lorry deployment
A trial using freight trains between DPD’s hub in Leicestershire and a terminal near Glasgow demonstrated how eHGV rollout could be focused on easier to decarbonise routes, according to a rail firm.
Cross-border pilot shows how electric trucks can undercut diesel
A German-Dutch electric truck pilot suggests battery-electric HGVs can already beat diesel on operating and maintenance costs, at least on well-planned routes with depot-based charging and predictable delivery patterns.
New wave of EVs enters service at Michelin
Michelin has replaced diesel-powered vans in its Connected Solutions Division with 19 electric vehicles that will support customers in passenger transport.
Solar tech a bright idea for transport energy management
Widespread adoption of solar panels on trucks and trailers would reduce demand on Europe’s electricity grid by enough energy to power four million homes, according to research.
Vertellus helps floor firm find balance with diesel/EV package
Flooring distributor Volante and sister firm John Palmer Carpets have strengthened their fleet operations with a diesel and electric contract hire partnership with Vertellus.
Lhyfe expands hydrogen distribution network after passing 1,000 deliveries
Hydrogen producer Llyfe has highlighted expansion in its logistics capabilities for green and RFNBO hydrogen market through bulk distribution in Europe, after it passed a lifetime total of 1,000 deliveries in 2025.
HGV operators in Birmingham offered scrappage grants
SMEs based in the West Midlands who conduct commercial operations within the centre of Birmingham can apply for a grant package of up to £180,000 from Birmingham towards low-emission vehicles, including eHGVs.
TEG launches Scope 3 emissions reporting tool for three million annual freight loads
Carrier sourcing platform TEG has introduced automated CO₂ emissions calculations across its platform, enabling hauliers, third-party logistics providers and shippers to access estimated carbon emissions data for individual loads from the point they are booked.
Royal Mail delivering on emissions savings
Royal Mail said it had cut carbon emissions by nearly a third through a combination of fleet electrification, HVO fuel and energy efficiency improvements.
Ultra-rapid shared charging scheme available for fleet operators across 15 London boroughs
The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP’s) is expanding its shared charging scheme, with ultra rapid chargers now available in 15 of London’s 33 boroughs.
Confidence crisis holding back electric HGVs despite growing business case
A lack of confidence in the business case for zero-emission HGVs is continuing to slow the sector’s transition, according to new BVRLA research unveiled at RTX.
Dachser runs 590km-a-day eActros 600 over Brenner, but cost gap remains
Dachser is running a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 on a demanding 590km-a-day Alpine route between Bolzano and Munich, but says the electric truck still costs more to operate than diesel, even with toll advantages in Austria and Germany.
Voltempo becomes first electric freight firm to join Includability employer scheme
Electric HGV charging specialist Voltempo has become the first business in the electric freight sector to join workplace culture organisation Includability as a Committed Employer.
Certas Energy announces major network expansion as it prepares to attend RTX 2026
Certas Energy has expanded its hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) depot network to 32 sites, the company has announced.
Weakening ZEV Mandate could cost UK economy £2.9bn, BEAMA warns
Weakening the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate could cost the UK economy at least £2.9bn, according to analysis by the British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers’ Association (BEAMA).
Over two thirds of logistics firms want to cut emissions but not sure how to, GXO report reveals
Sustainability in transport is an increasing priority for UK logistics companies, but a growing number admit they don’t know how to translate ambition into action, according to a report from GXO Logistics.
DP World helps customers navigate carbon savings
DP World said a combination of encouraging freight onto rail and helping hauliers start using HVO fuel had led to CO2e savings of more than 160,000 tonnes in less than three years.
MAN hails major advancement towards 3MW charging
MAN said it had successfully carried out tests involving a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes and brought itself a step closer to recharging a truck for a range of 400km within 15 minutes.
“Blind optimism” will not deliver transition to electric vehicles, SMMT warns Climate Change Committee
The Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) latest assessment of the UK’s progress towards net zero makes unrealistic assumptions about electric vehicle take-up which risks damaging manufacturing, employment and future investment, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning.
Freight urged to engage now on electricity network plans
Local electricity networks are writing their five-year business plans now. Do they understand the needs of an electrified freight industry in 2033?
