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Industry backs multi-pronged approach to HGV decarbonisation regulation
Operators and manufacturers have responded to the government’s consultation on achieving zero emission HGV targets, with broad support for manufacturer CO2 standards over fleet mandates. Infrastructure investment and realistic timelines emerged as critical concerns.
Welch Group workshop explores commercial case for electric HGVs
A recent industry workshop led by Welch Group has examined whether electric HGVs can deliver a viable commercial return, as part of its 12 Pillars of Change initiative.
Maritime Transport launches nationwide deployment of electric HGV fleet
Maritime Transport is deploying its electric HGV fleet across the nation, backed by a major investment in high-powered charging infrastructure, as part of its strategy to decarbonise road freight and build the cleanest, most sustainable full-load supply chain, the company has announced.
BVRLA report highlights barriers to zero-emission HGV uptake
HGV operators face significant barriers to adopting zero-emission vehicles, according to a recent report from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Green hydrogen plant to power decarbonisation at Port of Tilbury
GeoPura and Forth Ports have signed a landmark agreement to produce green hydrogen on site at the Port of Tilbury starting this year.
Just one eHGV could cut 1,000 tonnes of CO2, latest Electric Freightway report reveals
A single electric HGV could cut around 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions by 2034, compared to a diesel equivalent, according to the latest update from the Electric Freightway project.
Intelligent Energy powers 40 hydrogen fuel cell-powered warehouse trucks
UK hydrogen fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy (IE) is powering a fleet of up to 40 warehousing trucks across two major logistics hubs in Yorkshire and Humber.
British start-up launches £15,250 electric van for urban logistics
A British manufacturer has launched a lightweight electric van range priced from £15,250, targeting urban logistics operators ahead of the 2028 ICE ban. The CitySprint offers 120-mile range and charges from standard domestic sockets.
DSV turns to an electric truck to beat Brenner restrictions
DSV has put a battery-electric truck into daily service on the Brenner corridor, one of Europe’s most important and most constrained Alpine freight routes.
Dartford site secured for M25 truck charging hub
A clean energy hub close to the M25 for commercial fleets to charge up and rely on clean fuels has been secured by Aegis Energy.
Electric trucks will dominate commercial market as battery costs fall, says Faraday Institution report
Battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell drivetrains are emerging as the most viable options for mass market adoption, according to a report from the Faraday Institution.
Small wind turbines could gain permitted development status
Wind turbines feeding power directly into business sites could become common after the government proposed making 30m-high, 50kW turbines permitted development. The move would allow logistics operators to generate on-site power for depot operations and EV charging without planning permission or costly grid connections.
Aegis Energy secures Dartford site for major M25 commercial vehicle charging hub
Aegis Energy is set to develop a major multi-energy refuelling hub for trucks and vans at the former Littlebrook Power Station, just 1.4 miles from the Dartford Crossing.
Simon Loos adds 75 more eActros 600s for retail distribution
Dutch operator Simon Loos is expanding its electric truck fleet to 210 vehicles, adding another 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s after saying the first batch had met expectations.
Grid reform could push eHGV chargers behind data centres, warns Logistics UK
Data centres could jump ahead of eHGV charging in the UK’s grid queue under new rules, putting freight decarbonisation at risk, Logistics UK warns.
Dawsongroup whitepaper reveals charging obstacles to EV adoption
While more than half of fleet operators say their depots are suitable for EV charging, only a little more than quarter have chargers installed on their sites, according to a whitepaper released by Dawsongroup Vans
Motus and Ford & Slater open depot charging to fleets through Paua Share
DAF dealers Motus and Ford & Slater are partnering with charging network specialist Paua to deliver 16 new shared depot charging locations for electric trucks across the UK.
Chinese OEM Windrose debuts new electric truck at Port of Tilbury charging hub
A new electric truck from Chinese OEM Windrose has made its UK debut by taking its first charge in the UK at Fleete’s ultra-rapid charging hub at the Port of Tilbury.
PepsiCo invests £3.6m installing solar panels on Leicester distribution hub
Global food and beverage corporation PepsiCo is installing solar panels across 30,000 square metres of roof space at its Southern Region Distribution Centre in Leicester.
Fleets help EV deployment pass ‘tipping point’ but the heavy duty sector lags
Corporate fleets are driving electric vehicle adoption past a key “tipping point”, according to a new report from consultants EY and electricity industry body Eurelectric. However, while electrification is rapidly becoming financially viable for car-based fleets and light commercial vehicles (LCVs), the heavy-duty truck sector still faces significant barriers.
