Truck depots face near decade-long wait for EV grid connections while data centres' capacity goes unused
Freight depots face waits until 2035 for the grid connections they need to run electric trucks, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their reserved capacity remain at the front of the queue, freight infrastructure body TwentyForty warns.
The Final Frontier
We take a deep dive into the movers and shakers in the 6x2 EV tractor unit market.
The decision too many haulage operators leave too late
Cashflow pressures, tax bills and regulatory issues rarely appear overnight. But knowing when to ask for help can be the difference between a manageable problem and a crisis.
Freeburn Transport charges ahead with first Renault Trucks E-Tech T in Northern Ireland
Freeburn Transport is preparing to put its first fully electric truck into operation, with the arrival of a new Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks.
Government Data Reveals £33.9 Million Invested in UK Workplace EV Charging Since 2016
Commercial van rental specialist Dawsongroup vans has analysed the latest data from the Department for Transport covering two government-backed workplace EV charging schemes administered by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
Pelican Electric Trucks Breaks Ground on Major New Aftermarket Parts Facility
Pelican has officially broken ground on its new dedicated 40,000 sq ft National Parts Distribution Centre warehouse, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued investment in customer support and aftermarket excellence
Features
The cost-of-living crisis arrives by truck
Cap the bus fare and you help the people on the bus; let freight costs rip and you punish every household the moment they go shopping - why the new PM should fall for the 44-tonne artic.
The Race of Our Lives Needs a Bigger Engine
Why fusion, and a Manhattan Project mindset, may decide whether British haulage reaches net zero.
Replacing your forklift? Ask these five questions first
Grant Handling's Martin Walker sets out the five questions every operator should ask before replacing a diesel forklift with lithium-ion.
The decision too many haulage operators leave too late
Cashflow pressures, tax bills and regulatory issues rarely appear overnight. But knowing when to ask for help can be the difference between a manageable problem and a crisis.
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.
Vehicles & Trailers
The Final Frontier
We take a deep dive into the movers and shakers in the 6x2 EV tractor unit market.
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.
Fleets
Truck depots face near decade-long wait for EV grid connections while data centres' capacity goes unused
Freight depots face waits until 2035 for the grid connections they need to run electric trucks, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their reserved capacity remain at the front of the queue, freight infrastructure body TwentyForty warns.
Freeburn Transport charges ahead with first Renault Trucks E-Tech T in Northern Ireland
Freeburn Transport is preparing to put its first fully electric truck into operation, with the arrival of a new Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks.
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.
All news
Truck depots face near decade-long wait for EV grid connections while data centres' capacity goes unused
Freight depots face waits until 2035 for the grid connections they need to run electric trucks, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their reserved capacity remain at the front of the queue, freight infrastructure body TwentyForty warns.
Cespira raises the bar for low-carbon diesel technology with next-generation HPDI 3.0
Cespira will use IAA Transportation 2026 to unveil HPDI 3.0, a fuel system that lets diesel engines run on LNG, bioLNG and future renewable fuels with up to 100% lifecycle CO2 savings.
The cost-of-living crisis arrives by truck
Cap the bus fare and you help the people on the bus; let freight costs rip and you punish every household the moment they go shopping - why the new PM should fall for the 44-tonne artic.
The Race of Our Lives Needs a Bigger Engine
Why fusion, and a Manhattan Project mindset, may decide whether British haulage reaches net zero.
Replacing your forklift? Ask these five questions first
Grant Handling's Martin Walker sets out the five questions every operator should ask before replacing a diesel forklift with lithium-ion.
The Final Frontier
We take a deep dive into the movers and shakers in the 6x2 EV tractor unit market.
The decision too many haulage operators leave too late
Cashflow pressures, tax bills and regulatory issues rarely appear overnight. But knowing when to ask for help can be the difference between a manageable problem and a crisis.
Freeburn Transport charges ahead with first Renault Trucks E-Tech T in Northern Ireland
Freeburn Transport is preparing to put its first fully electric truck into operation, with the arrival of a new Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks.