Farizon V7E delivers the perfect package for first UK customer
CPD Farizon North East, based in Stockton-on-Tees, has handed over the very first born-electric Farizon V7E medium van in the UK. Vehicle hire specialist Shire Link took delivery of their new 67 kWh van on Thursday 9 July.
Openreach Taps Welch Depot for EV Charging
Shared charging’s next chapter: from concept to commercial rollout
Windrose Flagship Charges Forward
Global E700 makes UK debut with first battery top-up at Fleete Tilbury ultra-rapid hub
Charging Port: Tilbury Levels Up EV Facilities
Fleete opens UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury
Renault Trucks Targets the 6x2 Majority
The UK's 6x2 articulated tractor dominates long-haul freight – and the industry's emissions. In 2024, articulated trucks lifted 998 million tonnes of goods in Great Britain, 63% of the total. Now Renault Trucks is extending its E-Tech range into this core segment with new 6x2 e-axle models offering up to 600km of range and megawatt charging capability. We spoke to Roger Clarke, Renault Trucks' Head of Electromobility and Advanced Customer Solutions, about what this means for real-world operations.
Gas with a Future
Why biomethane-powered CNG trucks are becoming impossible for long-haul operators to ignore.
Manufacturers
Scania strengthens European capacity for electric truck production
Scania plans to invest EUR 70 million in its production site in Angers, France, expanding the facility and adapting assembly lines for electric truck production. The move strengthens Scania's industrial footprint in France and supports the company's commitment to driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system across Europe.
Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transport
Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system.
Scania and Unicon demonstrate fully electric concrete transport in real-world operations
A zero-emission solution is a vital step towards the decarbonisation of construction logistics.
Raising the Bar on Compliance: How Telematics and 24/7 Connectivity Are Transforming Fleet Standards
In an increasingly regulated transport environment, compliance is no longer a back-office function - it is a real-time operational priority.
Features
MAN Backs Diesel Tax Push to Fuel E-Truck Uptake
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp is calling for higher taxes on diesel trucks and stronger incentives for electric models, arguing that Europe’s switch to zero-emission haulage is moving too slowly. He also sets out MAN’s expanding electric range, its cross-industry charging partnerships and growing UK investment.
ZEHID Trials Highlight eHGV Charging Progress
Consortium members from the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme share early lessons on electric truck charging, infrastructure deployment and operational savings.
Openreach Taps Welch Depot for EV Charging
Shared charging’s next chapter: from concept to commercial rollout
Windrose Flagship Charges Forward
Global E700 makes UK debut with first battery top-up at Fleete Tilbury ultra-rapid hub
Vehicles & Trailers
Scania launches battery-electric CrewCab for rescue vehicles
Scania launches its first-ever battery-electric CrewCab for fire, airport and civil rescue operations. The new CP31L 4x2 is purpose-built to support demanding emergency operations with zero tailpipe emissions, equipped with 356 kWh installed battery capacity and a 90 percent state-of-charge window.
DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG+ Electric
DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric. The Eindhoven-built vehicles combine award-winning, highly efficient electric powertrain technology with superior driver comfort. The first truck, a XG+ tractor with 350 kW/480 hp, will be delivered to the German logistics service provider Hellmold & Plank.
Farizon SV L3H3 106kWh Shows How the Large Electric Van Market is Entering a New Phase
The Farizon SV L3H3, equipped with the substantial 106kWh battery pack, arrives with in the UK with serious intent. While the Farizon badge may still be unfamiliar to many UK operators, the brand sits within the extensive automotive portfolio of Volvo Cars’ Chinese parent Geely, and that industrial backing is evident in the overall maturity of the vehicle.
IVECO unveils the first road-ready eDaily with integrated dynamic and static wireless charging, marking a new step toward the future of mobility
IVECO has unveiled the first road-ready eDaily with integrated dynamic and static wireless charging, marking a major step forward in sustainable mobility and real-world application of inductive charging technology.
Fleets
Farizon V7E delivers the perfect package for first UK customer
CPD Farizon North East, based in Stockton-on-Tees, has handed over the very first born-electric Farizon V7E medium van in the UK. Vehicle hire specialist Shire Link took delivery of their new 67 kWh van on Thursday 9 July.
Michellin Boosts its Fleet with New Wave of Electric Vehicles
Latest arrivals mean approximately two-thirds of the company’s Connected Solutions Division’s operational fleet is now electric. Expanded electric vehicle fleet will save 79.5 tonnes of CO2 every year. Michelin Connected Solutions committed to 100% EV fleet by 2030.
MB Energy and Lechner Racing Renew Long-Term Partnership to Accelerate Carbon Reduction
MB Energy and Lechner Racing have extended their long-term partnership for a further three years, covering the Porsche Supercup seasons from 2026 to 2028. The renewed agreement builds on a collaboration that has cut ~70 tonnes of CO₂e emissions in 2025 alone — more than double the reduction achieved in 2024 — through the use of Renewable Diesel (HVO 100) and Voluntary Emissions Reduction certificates (VERs).
Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for special green delivery
ET Morris & Sons delivers the UK’s first load of fossil-free steel using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit, marking a milestone in low-carbon transport and showcasing Volvo’s commitment to sustainable haulage.
All news
Farizon V7E delivers the perfect package for first UK customer
CPD Farizon North East, based in Stockton-on-Tees, has handed over the very first born-electric Farizon V7E medium van in the UK. Vehicle hire specialist Shire Link took delivery of their new 67 kWh van on Thursday 9 July.
Michellin Boosts its Fleet with New Wave of Electric Vehicles
Latest arrivals mean approximately two-thirds of the company’s Connected Solutions Division’s operational fleet is now electric. Expanded electric vehicle fleet will save 79.5 tonnes of CO2 every year. Michelin Connected Solutions committed to 100% EV fleet by 2030.
Aegis Energy and Corpay announce partnership to deliver competitively priced EV charging for UK fleets
Clean transport infrastructure provider Aegis Energy announces a three-year commercial partnership with Corpay, a global business payments company behind the UK’s leading fleet payment brand, Allstar.
MAN Backs Diesel Tax Push to Fuel E-Truck Uptake
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp is calling for higher taxes on diesel trucks and stronger incentives for electric models, arguing that Europe’s switch to zero-emission haulage is moving too slowly. He also sets out MAN’s expanding electric range, its cross-industry charging partnerships and growing UK investment.
ZEHID Trials Highlight eHGV Charging Progress
Consortium members from the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme share early lessons on electric truck charging, infrastructure deployment and operational savings.
Openreach Taps Welch Depot for EV Charging
Shared charging’s next chapter: from concept to commercial rollout
Windrose Flagship Charges Forward
Global E700 makes UK debut with first battery top-up at Fleete Tilbury ultra-rapid hub
Charging Port: Tilbury Levels Up EV Facilities
Fleete opens UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury