electric trucks
Truck News15 Dec 2020All new trucks sold ‘must be fossil free’ by 2040
Europe’s truck manufacturers have concluded that by 2040 all new trucks sold need to be fossil free in order to reach net zero by 2050.
Truck News10 Dec 2020Volta Trucks strikes ‘largest’ electric fleet deal
Petit Forestier is buying 1,000 Volta Zeros to accelerate its transition towards cleaner energies and represents Volta Trucks’ largest fleet deal to date.
Blog23 Nov 2020Why commercial vehicles face unique challenges on the path to electrification
Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, explains some of the unique challenges on the road to electrification in different sectors.
Van News17 Nov 2020Commercial fleets key for city EV infrastructure success
Local governments should focus more on working with commercial fleets to make a success of EV infrastructure, according to a new report from AppyWay.
Truck News26 Oct 2020MAN trucks outlines hydrogen roadmap
MAN Truck & Bus has outlined its zero-emission roadmap, which includes the introduction of hydrogen-powered vehicles alongside fully electric models.
Truck News12 Oct 2020Warburtons and SUEZ to operate first electric Renault Trucks models
Renault Trucks has sold its first two electric medium duty vehicles in the UK to Warburtons and SUEZ Recycling.
Truck News29 Sep 2020Drinks Cubed buys first Volta Zero
London-based sustainable drinks brand Drinks Cubed is the first business to order the new Volta Zero electric truck.
Truck News3 Sep 2020Volta Trucks reveals Volta Zero electric truck
Volta Trucks has revealed the new Volta Zero, a purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city parcel and freight distribution.
Latest News21 Aug 2020Dixons Carphone joins EV100 and pledges EV switch by 2030
Technology retailer Dixons Carphone has signed up to the Climate Group's EV100 initiative, with a commitment to transition its fleet to electric by 2030.
Truck News23 Jul 2020Hitachi ABB launches compact depot charging solution for electric trucks
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has launched a new charging solution for operators of electric heavy-goods vehicles.
Truck News20 Jul 2020Electric bin lorry to be trialled in Oxford
Oxford Direct Services (ODS) will be assessing the performance of an electric refuse collection vehicle across the city this week.
Truck News21 May 2020Calor adds zero-emission FUSO eCanter to fleet
Gas supplier Calor has added a FUSO eCanter to its fleet for use delivering bottled butane and propane to customers in central London.
Latest News21 May 2020Clean air funding demand to help fleets make the switch
Greater Manchester is asking Government for a £98 million ‘clean commercial vehicle fund’ after announcing its clean air zone will be delayed until 2022.
Latest News12 Mar 2020Budget 2020: Fuel duty frozen and record cash for roads
The Chancellor says he will maintain the fuel duty freeze, spend billions on roads and incentivise low-emission transport.
- Truck News9 Dec 2019
Radical policy change needed for zero-emission trucks
Truck makers at the Commercial Vehicle Board meeting of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) say timescales involved are worrying.
People News4 Dec 2019DPD’s Rob Fowler named new CEO of Volta Trucks
Volta Trucks has announced Rob Fowler, current general manager of CSR and technical planning at DPD Group UK, as its new CEO from February 2020.
Truck News8 Nov 2019Tevva to ‘Electrify’ fleets with eTruck rental scheme
Tevva will promote its electric trucks by allowing fleets to rent them for three to six month periods, starting next year.
Truck News29 Oct 2019Volta Trucks calls in Prodrive to develop electric HGV
Prodrive is working with Volta Trucks to help engineer a new 16-tonne electric HGV that has enhanced urban visibility.
Truck News19 Jul 2019Volvo Group and Samsung alliance to develop electric truck batteries
Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for the vehicle manufacturer’s electric trucks.
Truck News2 Jul 2019Future of Urban Trucks is electric, says Renault Trucks
Renault Trucks will become a driving force in the “electromobility revolution”, according to its managing director Carlos Rodrigues.
