electric trucks

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.

Volta Trucks to offer four fully-electric commercial vehicles by 2025

Volta Trucks will launch four fully-electric commercial vehicles as part of its newly-announced Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy.

Tevva and Vattenfall to support fleets with switch to zero-emission trucks

Tevva and Vattenfall Network Solutions, a division of Vattenfall, have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations. 

Warburtons rolls out first 16t electric truck

Warburtons has started operating a new 16 tonne Renault Trucks D ZE as part of its fleet in London.

CCF introduces 27 tonne electric truck to its London delivery fleet

CCF has added a new 27 tonne electric curtainside truck to its fleet, following a three-year development project with Electra.

Government urged to set date for HGV diesel ban

Consultation on implementation expected to launch later this year.

Libertine to develop a renewable-fuelled range extender for electric trucks

Libertine has been awarded a £2.6 million funding package from Innovate UK to develop free piston range extenders for electric trucks.