electric trucks

REE begins trials of prototype electric delivery truck

REE Automotive is commencing trials of its new P7 platform, which will underpin a new range of electric delivery vehicles.

GCN to launch 21 zero-emission commercial vehicles in next two years

Gigi Carbon Neutrality (GCN) has announced plans to launch 21 zero-emission commercial vehicles by the end of 2023.

Volta Zero revealed in production-ready form

Volta Trucks has revealed the final production-ready design of the fully-electric Volta Zero.

DFDS strikes electric truck fleet deal with Volvo

Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 FM Electric trucks from DFDS, Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics company.

Ricardo wins funding to develop cheaper electric trucks

Ricardo has won two Government-backed innovation competitions to develop solutions for heavy duty vehicles, focusing on improving efficiency and performance.

New all-electric Tevva truck revealed with 160-mile range

Tevva has unveiled new 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production in the UK, with pre-orders available now and first deliveries from Q3 2022.

Commercial vehicle industry urges Government for ‘plans before bans’ for transition to zero-emission HGVs

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a new report calling on Government to help the commercial vehicle industry transition to zero-emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks.

Volta Zero prototype begins testing

Volta Trucks has started testing a prototype version of the Zero 16-tonne electric truck ahead of its launch in December 2022.

Banning the sale of new petrol or diesel HGVs is premature

Paul Holland, MD of UK Fuel at Keyfuels, gives an overview of the impact the 2040 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel HGVs will have on hauliers.

Ulemco funding for development of hydrogen-fuelled fire engines

Working with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) and its fire service, it will be designing the fuel cell powertrain for zero emission fire appliances.

UK 'electric road' study part of £20m electric truck trials

Department for Transport (DfT) funding of £20 million has been announced to deliver a series of projects to help support the uptake of zero emission trucks.

All-electric £1m bin lorries to provide rural service

Rural all-electric refuse vehicles are being piloted by SP Energy Networks in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council for the first time in Scotland.

Volvo advances LNG models to fill diesel delivery gaps

Continental tests prototype tyres for electric trucks

Continental is developing new tyre solutions to suit the needs of electric truck operators.

Fuso eCanter review

Battery electric truck does the work of three vans and is practical for final mile deliveries.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks reveals new eActros electric truck

The eActros has a 250-mile range and will start rolling off production lines this autumn.

Warburtons expands EV fleet with new Fuso eCanter

Warburtons has added a Fuso eCanter to its delivery fleet, for use in urban areas.

EV wireless charging study to take place in Coventry

Coventry City Council is leading a new project to investigate the implementation of dynamic wireless charging solutions for electric vehicles.

Lunaz targets fleet electrification after David Beckham investment

Investment from David Beckham will help Lunaz, which converts internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric power, target the commercial fleet market.

Daf Trucks introduces EV charging stations

Daf Trucks has introduced charging stations for LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, as well as vans.