Tag: HGV

MAN customer electric trucks have already covered 5 million kilometres, proving the case for eHGVs

MAN Truck & Bus has announced that its customer fleet of fully-electric trucks have already covered a combined total of five million kilometres, once again proving the capabilities of modern electric HGVs.These trucks are...

Scania launches electric truck road show to convince more fleets to make the switch

In an effort to further communicate the benefits and capabilities of eHGVs, Scania has this month embarked on a pan-European electric truck road show, which will showcase a convoy of six electric trucks to...

Daimler Truck UK calls on more support for public eHGV charging

Following the announcement of the government's £30 million Depot Charging Scheme earlier this month, Daimler Truck UK has called on more to be done to support the transition to electric transportation.The £30 million package...

MAN to offer off-grid charging cube to its electric truck and bus customers

Bringing in new levels of flexibility for electric truck and bus operations, MAN Truck & Bus is set to start offering a new charging cube solution, allowing fleet customers to charge their EVs at...

Milence opens three more electric truck charging hubs in Germany

Public electric truck charging provider Milence is continuing its expansion of European infrastructure, opening three new public charging hubs in Germany.One of the three new hubs, in Recklinghausen, marks the first Milence hub to...

eHGV charging infrastructure unveiled at Nissan’s Sunderland car plant

The Nissan Sunderland Plant has unveiled a new £1.4 million eHGV charging station, as Nissan hopes to transform its UK Sunderland site into a flagship EV hub.The installation is part of GRIDSERVE's Electric Freightway...

Scottish Government launches HGV Market Readiness Fund, to support switch to electric trucks

The Scottish Government has launched a £2 million HGV Market Readiness Fund, set to run across 2025 and 2026.It aims to support HGV operators in the switch to zero-emission alternatives, such as fully-electric HGVs.The...

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 put to work in reducing festival emissions

Three examples of Mercedes-Benz Trucks' fully-electric eActros 600 units helped to enable UK band Massive Attack to put on a 100% battery electric set at East London's LIDO Festival, as the band looks towards...

Wincanton adds the first of 24 electric trucks to its UK fleet

UK supply chain firm, Wincanton, has received the first of 24 electric trucks to join its logistics fleet, as it looks to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.The new electric HGVs will be...

Kuehne+Nagel UK’s new eHGV fleet makes use of Milence charging hub

Global logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel's UK branch has been trialling an eHGV fleet since earlier this year, as a participant in the UK government's Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme.In partnership with Milence, Kuehne+Nagel's...

Volvo Trucks reveals its new longer-range, faster-charging electric truck

Volvo Trucks has revealed the latest generation of the Volvo FH Aero Electric truck, now set to launch in the second quarter of 2026.The new model will be sold as the perfect electric truck...

New bp pulse charging hub near Frankfurt boosts Europe’s electric logistics drive

A new bp pulse charging hub near Frankfurt offers eight ultrafast chargers with solar-powered canopy for cars and HGVs.UK electric HGV adoption remains low at 0.3%, hindered by cost, infrastructure gaps, and vehicle range...
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CATL brings battery swapping to electric trucks

Chinese EV battery manufacturer, CATL, is set to make battery swapping a reality for electric trucks and electric HGVs.The firm confirmed that it'll open 300 battery swapping facilities across China by the end of...

EKLEO is driving French fleets forward with Kempower and Proviridis partnership

EKLEO is expanding its electric fleet with a high-performance charging station, targeting 30% zero-emission kilometres by 2027.The charging site includes 300 kW chargers with Kempower’s flexible "MORE" system, supporting up to 12 plugs per...

UK’s first AC V2G chargers installed in fleet depots in huge step for grid stability

The V2VNY project has installed the UK’s first AC V2G chargers in fleet depots, improving grid stability and cutting costs.V2G technology lets EVs return power to the grid, helping operators save money and support...

MAN Charge&Go brings all-new options to Europe’s electric truckers 

MAN Charge&Go offers cost-effective electric truck charging across 15 European countries, targeting over 1,000 locations by 2025.It aligns with logistics trends like digitalisation and low-carbon operations, supporting the transition to electric heavy goods vehicles.The...

The Atmospheric Fund invests $1 million in 7Gen to boost electric fleets across Canada

TAF’s $1M investment in 7Gen supports nationwide fleet electrification and advances Canada’s climate action goals.The shift to electric vehicles could cut 589,000 tonnes of emissions and save $432M in health-related costs.Despite infrastructure and funding...

Are we really opening our eyes to the changes happening in logistics?

We’re thrilled to share this deep dive into the future of logistics from Leo Pickford, Founder & CEO of TransitionWise. A thought leader at the cutting edge of the energy transition, Leo is helping...

Milence expands rapidly with new truck charging hubs and payment integrations across Europe

Milence is expanding its truck charging hubs network across Europe, adding locations in Germany, France, Sweden, Belgium, and more.The WEX payment network integration simplifies payments for fleet operators, making high-power charging more accessible and...

UK government announces 54 new eHGV charging hubs

The UK government plans to build 54 new eHGV charging and refuelling hubs, focusing mostly on depot charging.Industry leaders welcome the move but highlight challenges like high costs and infrastructure rollout.Success depends on government...

Kempower, DP World, and Kalmar introduce ultra-high-power innovations to charge the ports of the future

Europe’s first 500A charging system charges electric straddle carriers in 45 minutes, improving efficiency and reducing emissions.Modular, compact design supports continuous use, aligning with DP World’s carbon neutrality target of 2040 and net-zero 2050.Collaboration...

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...

Electrifying Australia’s roads: A close look at the future of heavy electric vehicles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-nGtqNIuGI&feature=youtu.beWhen it comes to making a significant contribution to reducing the nation’s carbon emissions, the heavy vehicle sector is on the cusp of a revolution. With an appetite for embracing innovative technologies and an...
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