Trinity Francis.
Focusing on all aspects of B2C and B2B automotive content, with particular attention to emerging trends, industry innovations, tech and consumer advice, Francis writes news and features for our sister publication Commercial Motor.
She works in both print and online automotive mediacovering diverse subject matters across consumer, classic, commercial, industrial and specialist sectors.
FCZ ArticleExeter Window Store switches half its fleet to electric
The uPVC company, Exeter Window Store, has replaced its fleet of two with an electric Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic Red Edition L2H1 panel van and a diesel Renault Trucks Master Red EDITION with dropside body.
FCZ ArticleRyze Power and Ricardo sign green hydrogen deal for FCEV testing
Energy supplier, Ryze Power, has signed an agreement with Ricardo, the engineering, environmental and strategic consultancy service, to provide green hydrogen to its technical centre in Shoreham.
FCZ ArticleEmissions-saving CNG Iveco S-Way launched in 6x2 configuration
Iveco has launched the S-Way CNG 6x2 tractor unit, adding to its range of natural gas products.
FCZ ArticleResearch suggests eHGV charging revenue could reach USD$21 billion by 2035
ABI Research has forecasted a growth in eHGV sales and charging infrastructure installations could contribute to an industry generating charging revenues of USD$21bn by 2035.
FCZ ArticleLack of on-street EV charging remains barrier for fleets looking to introduce electric vans
Vauxhall has published an electric van adoption report showing a need for improved public charging infrastructure to support fleet EV transitions.
FCZ ArticleZero Emission Van Plan calls for regulatory changes to boost registration of large electric versions
Approximately 160,000 new large electric vans could be registered over the next two years if the government addresses restrictive regulations, claims the Zero Emission Van Plan. The organisation is a coalition which includes the BVRLA, Logistics UK, the REA and its EV forum REcharge UK, the Association of Fleet Professionals ...
FCZ ArticleFirst HyHAUL Scania FCEV ordered by Explore Transport
Explore Transport has ordered a 6x2 Scania hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) prototype tractor unit. The order is part of the HyHAUL consortium under the zero emission HGV infrastructure demonstrator programme (ZEHID).
FCZ ArticleA “hugely pivotal” year for DAF’s electric trucks
To find out more about DAF’s EV strategy, Freight Carbon Zero interviewed the manufacturer’s EV and Connected Services Director for the UK, Louis Jones.
MT ArticleGovernment unveils plans for HGV charging infrastructure
All four consortia and more than 400 attendees gathered together for the ZEHID progress summit where plans for 54 new infrastructure hubs were announced. The event began with a keynote by Lilian Greenwood MP, future of roads minister, followed by updates from eFreight 2030, HyHaul, Project Electric Freightway and ZenFreight.
FCZ ArticleBroadcast services provider gets new Volvo FE Electric
EMG / Gravity Media has taken delivery of a new Volvo FE Electric 4x2 rigid which will transport equipment to support outside broadcasts in Greater London.
FCZ ArticleLeeds City Council gets new electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic refuse collection vehicles
Three electric 27-tonne Mercedes-Benz eEconic 6x2 refuse collection vehicles (RCV) have joined Leeds City Council’s fleet.
FCZ ArticleFarizon SV vans reach UK shores for the first time
The first batch of Farizon SV vans have arrived in the UK via Felixstowe.
FCZ ArticleHived grows electric parcel fleet with 11 new Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks
Sustainable logistics company, Hived, is adding nine new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600s and two eActros 400 models to its all-electric fleet. Supplied by Motus Truck & Van, the trucks will be put to work on the company’s middle-mile deliveries and supported by infrastructure at Hived’s transport hubs.
FCZ ArticleContinental reveals new solution to improve hydrogen fuel cell systems
Continental has created a line for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) cooling systems using synthetic rubber and a mixture of other materials.
FCZ ArticleUnited Utilities gets four new Volvo FM Electrics under Electric Freightway ZEHID consortium
United Utilities has added four new Volvo FM Electric 6x2 tractor units to its fleet as part of the Electric Freightway zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator (ZEHID) consortium.
FCZ ArticleZero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator progress summit set for 6 March
Innovate UK and the Department for Transport are hosting a progress summit for the zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator programme. Due to take place in London, 6 March, the event will provide a detailed overview of progress in each of the four consortiums so far including eFreight 2030, HyHAUL, ...
FCZ ArticleZEN and the art of comparing batteries and hydrogen vehicles
Freight Carbon Zero caught up with Angus Webb, CEO of Dynamon and project lead for ZENFreight to discuss progress for the only multi-fuel consortium in the ZEHID programme.
MT ArticleFUSO developing second-life battery strategy with energy storage systems
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has partnered with Connexx Systems to repurpose used FUSO eCanter batteries for energy storage systems.
MT ArticleNigel Rice Transport & Storage adds electric Renault to fleet following EV trial
Beverley-based haulier Nigel Rice Transport & Storage has taken delivery of its first electric truck, a Renault Trucks E-Tech D16 4x2.
MT ArticleElectric Freightway consortium welcomes new member Voltloader
Electric HGV and charging solutions company, Voltloader, has joined the Electric Freightway consortium as part of the zero emission heavy goods vehicles and infrastructure demonstration (ZEHID) programme. Taking part in the capacity of a haulier, the company will provide its own charging capability.