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First Electric Freightway report outlines delivery timeline

First electric trucks will be delivered this week, with the first report on the programme published today by principal partner Hitachi ZeroCarbon.

Electric trucks 4 Mar

Electric briefs: Latest EV news from Tesla, Tevva, BeEV, TG Lynes, Rolec, Wattif and RiverRidge

The latest EV industry news, including Tesla launches new feature and Tevva gives fleets opportunity to experience electric truck.

Tesla 27 Feb

Zero emission HGV registrations increase but concerns over 2035 target

The SMMT says that operators need certainty that making the switch will be commercially viable against tight margins.

registrations 16 Feb

Three of the new Warburton electric trucks parked in a yard.

Warburtons grows electric truck fleet after successful deployment

Warburtons has taken delivery of a further four Renault Trucks E-Tech D16s after gaining confidence when running its first 16 tonne electric truck.

Fleet strategy 13 Feb

Fully electric gritter joins Ringway fleet

Econ Engineering is supplying a fully electric-powered gritter – the Electric Quick Change Body (E-QCB) – for Ringway’s fleet.

Electric vehicles 22 Jan

EU agrees deal on new rules to reduce CO2 emissions from trucks

The EU has agreed provisional CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles that will phase out almost all sales of new diesel trucks by 2040.

EU 18 Jan

First fully electric truck for Branston fleet

Branston has introduced its first, fully electric truck to its fleet, as part of its plans to reach net zero by 2035.

Fleet strategy 2 Jan

Daf gets UK truck sales centres EV ready

Daf Trucks is equipping its UK dealer network to support fleet operators in their uptake of electric vehicles.

Electric trucks 19 Dec

Ford Trucks sources hydrogen fuel storage system for prototype

Hexagon Purus has struck a deal with Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system for development of a hydrogen-powered truck.

Alternative fuels 7 Dec

Electric powertrain manufacturer targets commercial vehicle sector

KleanBus has launched a new business called KleanDrive to offer its electrification technology across the entire transport industry.

Electric vehicles 6 Dec

Two Volta Zero electric trucks on the road

Buyer found for Volta Trucks as major creditor seals deal

Luxor Capital Group has bought Volta Trucks for an undisclosed sum after the electric truck manufacturer filed for bankruptcy in October.

Volta Trucks 1 Dec

Urgent action needed to decarbonise HGVs, claims new report

Urgent action is needed to electrify half a million HGVs in the UK in order to meet net zero targets, a new report from the Green Finance Institute says.

Fleet funding 30 Nov

Truck CO2 reduction targets backed but anger at carbon neutral fuel 'loophole'

The average CO2 emissions of new trucks must be at least 45% lower by 2030, lawmakers in Europe have ruled.

Alternative fuels 22 Nov

Zero emission trucks record biggest market share of 2023

Sales of new electric and hydrogen trucks continue to rise, according to the latest registration figures from the SMMT.

registrations 16 Nov

Daf LF Electric tours brand’s UK dealer network

Daf Trucks has started its Daf EV Relay, with two Daf LF Electric 4x2 rigids touring its Dealer Network.

Electric trucks 14 Nov

Scania's JUNA to offer electric trucks on a pay-per-use basis

Scania has launched a new business called JUNA that will facilitate access to electric trucks on a pay-per-use basis.

Scania 8 Nov

ICE truck phase out dates unchanged as consultation launched

A call for evidence has been launched to ensure the delivery of infrastructure required to meet the 2035 and 2040 phase out dates for non-zero emission HGVs.

Insight & policy 19 Oct

Scania updates powertrain technology for its urban electric trucks

Scania has updated the electric motors and batteries fitted to its urban electric trucks, providing a wider choice of of power outputs and enhanced longevity.

Scania 19 Oct