Tag: haulage
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,...
Climate United launches $250m electric drayage truck lease program in California
U.S. based coalition, Climate United, who focus on enabling the clean energy transition across the country, have announced a new program to make fully-electric haulage trucks more affordable to independent and small fleet operators.The...
Zero-emission HGVs are taking off in the UK, with a 30% surge in registrations
UK registrations for zero-emission HGVs surged by 30% in Q2 2024, but they still represent only 0.6% of the market.Slow growth in HGV-specific charging infrastructure and restrictive grants are major barriers to wider adoption...
Shell opens its first electric truck charging station in the UK
Shell opens its first UK electric truck charging station at Markham Moor, expanding its European network into the UK.The station boasts a 400kw charger, 122 truck parking spaces, 24-hour security, and essential amenities.Shell introduces...
All-new electric timber truck hits the roads in the Scottish Highlands in a three-year trial
Pioneering electric timber truck in the Highlands aims to reduce carbon footprint in forestry transport.Three-year trial, backed by £452,000 from Scottish Forestry, tests Europe's first Volvo electric truck.Knowledge-sharing and commitment to sustainability mark the...
Apollo and Vitol back WattEV to electrify heavy-duty vehicles in California
Apollo and Vitol back WattEV for electric freight solutions, targeting emissions regulations in California.The plan includes setting up charging depots across the state, with a focus on efficient and economical solutions.WattEV, supported by Apollo's...
WattEV to open new electric truck charging station to decarbonise US haulage
Emobility specialist WattEV has completed construction on the largest public truck charging station in the United States at the Port of Long Beach. The charging plaza will open for public use in mid-May.Long Beach...
Delivery Mates Acquire XeroE in Push for Urban Decarbonisation
On-demand delivery service provider, Delivery Mates, has announced the acquisition of XeroE, a BCorp zero-emissions logistics company. Delivery Mates aims to expand their services while enhancing their footprint in the sustainable last-mile delivery market.The...
First UK Electric Timber Truck Gets £452k of Funding
Scottish Forestry announces its plan to fund a three-year trial project to test state-of-the-art electric timber trucks as an alternative mode of transport. This flagship commercial electric vehicle (EV) project is the first of its...
