Tag: ecargo
Royal Mail adds first electric trucks to its UK fleet
UK postal service, Royal Mail, has announced the addition of the first electric trucks to join its logistics fleet.The trial is happening in conjunction with UK-based electric drive systems supplier, Magtec.Operating on a trial...
Volvo Trucks reaches milestone of over 5,000 electric trucks sold
Volvo Trucks' route to decarbonisation is progressing, with the truck manufacturer reaching a milestone of 5,000 fully-electric trucks sold worldwide.With over eight specific fully-electric models now on sale, Volvo Trucks hopes to take this...
Electric van startup, FLYNT, reveals its first model for Europe
Dutch electric van startup, FLYNT, has unveiled its first model, a fully-electric light commercial van set to hit the streets of Europe in the near future.This debut model will service a versatile range of...
Heavyweight vs. Lightweight: Why ‘Lean’ electric vehicles are a smarter choice
This guest editor piece was written by Sravan Appana, Chief Executer at micromobility firm iGo. You can find out more about iGo's products, here.We live in a world where the urban landscape has to...
DPD begins eHGV trials in the UK with MAN’s eTGX truck
Delivery firm DPD's UK arm has kicked off trials for adding fully-electric trucks to its transportation fleet, as it looks to further decarbonise its delivery operations and become net zero by 2040.DPD has partnered...
Electric van sales see 40.3% year-on-year rise in the UK
Much in the same fashion as electric car sales in the UK, battery-electric vans (below 4.25 tonnes) have recorded their best ever month of sales in the UK, with 4,215 such vehicles sold across...
Fleete begins construction of eHGV charging hub for the UK’s Port of Tilbury
As the UK's major Port of Tilbury, located east of London, drives towards a zero-emission future, fleet electrification specialists Fleete have unveiled a major project to construct an commercial electric vehicle charging hub within...
Best electric vans in 2025
For businesses wishing to switch their business fleets to electric van options, the time has never been easier, with an increasingly wide selection of vehicles from multiple manufacturers now on the market.A report earlier...
Vauxhall publishes electric van adoption report, ahead of 2035 mandate
As a 2035 ban on the sale of new ICE-powered vans in the UK gets closer, Vauxhall has published a report on the country's current state of electric van adoption.The report, which can be...
DACHSER adds 12 fully-electric MAN eTGX trucks to its logistics fleet
Global logistics firm, DACHSER, has taken delivery of 12 MAN eTGX ultra-low-liner trucks, to be added to its German operations.The slim loading area allows for trailer cargo space to be maximised, making these trucks...
TfL introduces new safety standards to support London’s growing ecargo bike fleets
TfL has introduced a new cargo bike safety standard to improve safety for riders, pedestrians, and other road users.The standard outlines 19 risks and includes 21 safety rules, requiring Bikeability Level 3 training and...
DB Schenker takes delivery of first 10 of 150 fully-electric MAN trucks
Leading global transport and logistics firm, DB Schenker, has taken delivery of the first ten of an order of 100 fully-electric, long distance MAN eTGX trucks which are set to finish joining its German...
Flexis sets new standards in urban logistics with next-gen electric fleet
Flexis unveils three EV models on a cutting-edge skateboard platform with SDV tech, built for Europe’s urban logistics.Production to kick off at Renault’s Sandouville plant, with first deliveries in 2026.Big players under the likes...
Scania Winter: Is mass electric truck adoption on the horizon?
ElectricDrives had the opportunity to attend the annual Scania Winter event in Norway, where the manufacturer shows off its latest range of truck offerings to both the media and potential customers.With Scania now offering...
Evri takes on 10 fully-electric DAF XB trucks
UK delivery firm, Evri, has become one of the first firms to integrate the new all-electric DAF XB truck into its fleet, as it aims to decarbonise its fleet - particularly in the middle...
MAN delivers first of 120 electric trucks to Duvenbeck, as part of VW logistics
MAN Truck has delivered the first of a significant fleet of fully-electric HGVs, set to be delivered to German automotive logistics firm, Duvenbeck.The truck chosen is the MAN eTGX Ultra Low Liner, tailored specifically...
Amazon India passes 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet
Amazon's Indian home delivery fleet continues to reduce emissions and increase air quality, after the online retailer announced that it had surpassed its goal of having 10,000 EVs within its delivery fleet.The 10,000 mark...
Renault Trucks updates electric truck with 600km range for 2025
Renault Trucks is joining a growing list of electric truck manufacturers offering long-range, zero-emission options, with the manufacturer planning to update its all-electric E-Tech T truck in the second quarter of 2025.Whilst previously capable...
Adam Barmby joins HMC Group as Chief Technology Officer
EAV founder and CEO, Adam Barmby, is joining Indian mobility group, Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, as its new Chief Technology Officer.HMC Group already has a large presence across the ebike, automotive, electric, and...
B&Q begins electrifying its delivery fleet
One of the UK's largest DIY and home improvement chains, B&Q, has kickstarted the process of electrifying its home delivery fleet with the arrival of electric trucks to its fleet of home delivery vehicles.These...
The evolution of ebikes at estarli
When you picture a bike workshop, you probably imagine a group of passionate, hands-on experts, meticulously aligning brake pads. You'll be encouraged to know that the ebike world is firmly in touch with its...
DFDS adds 10 fully-electric Volvo HGVs to its UK fleet
International shipping and logistics firm, DFDS, has announced the addition of 10 heavy-duty electric trucks to its UK truck fleet, as it aims towards a 25% electrified truck fleet across all its national operations,...
Canoo all-electric vans get UK regulatory green light
US-founded commercial EV firm, Canoo, has been granted regulatory approval for pilot testing of right-hand-drive variants of its electric vans, as it gets closer to a full UK launch.Specifically, this small batch of pilot...
Kia displays upcoming fully-electric vans, at IAA Transportation
Kia revealed its upcoming fully-electric light commercial vehicles at this weeks IAA Transportation in Hannover, as its gears up to start production of these new EVs next summer.With what Kia is calling its new...