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Geely’s Farizon SV electric van set for UK launch

Farizon Auto, the commercial vehicle branch of Chinese automaker Geely, is set for a UK launch, with its Farizon SV electric van launching in the country next year - with sales starting in the...

The UK’s push to electrify heavy goods vehicles: Progress and challenges with electric HGVs 

The UK faces a critical challenge in decarbonising its transport sector. While electric passenger cars are becoming more common, heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) remain largely dependent on diesel. As a result, the HGV sector...

Kalmar and Elonroad trial potential dynamic charging breakthrough for heavy electric vehicles

Kalmar and Elonroad are testing a 200-meter electric road in Sweden to charge heavy vehicles both while driving and stationary.The system offers 97% efficiency, reduces battery sizes by up to 80%, and is cheaper...

Centrica to install solar panels on 2,500 of its electric vans, with Genie Insights

British energy firm, Centrica, who operate one of the largest electric commercial van fleets in the country, have announced a planned installation of solar panels on the roof of 2,500 electric vans in its...

Achim Puchert takes over as CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks

Daimler Truck's supervisory board has appointed Achim Puchert to the Board of Management, where Puchert will also take on the role as CEO for Mercedes-Benz Trucks, covering the regions of Europe and Latin America.Puchert...

Europcar adds small electric vans to its UK rental fleet

Rental car and van agency, Europcar, has added a 'significant volume' of small-sized electric vans to its UK rental fleet.Available on longer term leases of three months and higher, Europcar hopes the addition will...