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A “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.
Operations news
Research 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.
Lack 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.
Zero 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 ...
First 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).
Energy news
Research 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.
Lack 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.
Zero 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 ...
First 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).
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Should zero mean zero?
In this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter questions the UK’s truck Decarbonisation strategy, highlighting the challenges of electrification and the need to embrace low-carbon alternatives like HVO and biomethane to make immediate progress.
Rail as a silver bullet? Not so fast
For this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter contemplates whether it’s time to revisit the case for rail freight in the race to decarbonise road transport, particularly given the new government’s penchant for rail at the moment.
The hydrogen debate in transport: a reality check
In this week’s commentary, Jamie Sands of Welch’s Transport takes a hard look at hydrogen’s place in the decarbonisation of road transport. Once touted as a rival to battery-electric solutions, hydrogen’s role is now under scrutiny. Sands examines its challenges and limited potential in niche applications.
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A “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.
Could Milence charging tariff sway operators towards electric?
Much talk of tariffs this week, and not only from across the Atlantic… We were at the launch of the first Milence charging hub in the UK this week, at which the company announced its UK public truck charging electric tariff at £0.399 kW/h.
The slow march to decarbonisation: Aegis Energy’s £100m bet on electric truck charging
Despite setbacks in zero-emission truck adoption, Aegis Energy is accelerating UK electrification with a £100m investment in dedicated truck charging infrastructure.
V1G v V2G and the vicious circle on vehicle charging
Companies talking about the interaction between battery electric vehicles and the electricity grid often talk about V1G and V2G interactions. What do these bits of jargon mean, and what are the implications for fleet operators?
Viewpoints
Digital management: The key to unlocking fleet efficiency and net zero success
Transport and logistics professionals are keenly aware that transportation is the second-largest source of global greenhouse gas emissions, releasing more than 8 billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
Should zero mean zero?
In this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter questions the UK’s truck Decarbonisation strategy, highlighting the challenges of electrification and the need to embrace low-carbon alternatives like HVO and biomethane to make immediate progress.
Rail as a silver bullet? Not so fast
For this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter contemplates whether it’s time to revisit the case for rail freight in the race to decarbonise road transport, particularly given the new government’s penchant for rail at the moment.
The hydrogen debate in transport: a reality check
In this week’s commentary, Jamie Sands of Welch’s Transport takes a hard look at hydrogen’s place in the decarbonisation of road transport. Once touted as a rival to battery-electric solutions, hydrogen’s role is now under scrutiny. Sands examines its challenges and limited potential in niche applications.