The government’s proposals to stop treating electric vans as HGVs is a “victory for the environment and common sense,” says business group Logistics UK. The comments follow the outcome of the consultation on regulatory flexibility for zero-emission vans that recommends changing legislation which classifies electric vans as HGVs due to… Read more »
Milence continues to accelerate Europe’s electric freight transition, unveiling new market-based pricing and further network expansion at SOLUTRANS 2025
Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the TRATON GROUP and the Volvo Group, is attendingSOLUTRANS, one of Europe’s leading trade fairs for transport and logistics innovation to showcase how its rapidly expanding European charging network and new market-based pricing model together accelerate the shift to electric road transport. Milence… Read more »
A range of 600 km: Renault Trucks unveils its long-distance electric trucks
Renault Trucks unveils new versions of the Renault Trucks E-Tech T: the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 585 and the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780, which can travel 600 km on a single charge. Designed to meet hauliers’ specific needs, the Renault Trucks E-Tech T 780 is focused on range and… Read more »
DAF Trucks pledges diesel parity with 100 XD Electric tractors and bold five-year TCO claim
DAF Trucks is making a bold statement to promote fleet electrification with a limited time offer on 100 zero-emissions XD Electric 350 FT 4×2 tractor units, backed by the manufacturer’s pledge that the truck will deliver parity on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) at 42-tonnes GCW over five years compared with… Read more »
Expect Distribution rolls out first electric HGVs under eFREIGHT 2030 project
Expect Distribution has taken delivery of its first two fully electric heavy goods vehicles as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 project, marking a major step towards its ambition to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2035. The two vehicles – a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 tractor unit with sleeper… Read more »
HIVED launches all-electric haulage with electric HGV fleet
HIVED, the UK’s first fully electric parcel delivery network, has announced a major expansion of its service offering, bringing its pioneering approach in sustainable logistics to the haulage and long-distance transportation sector. Since its inception, HIVED has been on a mission to radically rethink parcel delivery and the infrastructure… Read more »
MAN eTrucks: Already over 5 million kilometres in customer use
Confident in daily use: fully electric trucks from MAN Truck & Bus have already covered over five million kilometres on European roads. Proven in real-world operation: fully electric trucks from MAN Truck & Bus have already reliably covered over five million kilometres in daily use since the beginning of 2025… Read more »
FSEW launches first fully electric truck lane between Tesco distribution centres in Wales
Decarbonisation freight specialist FSEW is working with Tesco to provide a fully electric distribution service lane between Maesteg and Magor. FSEW will operate four trucks using a combination of 37 tonne Volvo, DAF and Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric vehicles to transport hygiene paper products from Tesco’s site in Maesteg… Read more »
Infrastructure Investment Needed Alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant Extension
The extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant announced today (18 August) will subsidise the initial investment needed to purchase electric vehicles and provide clarity and reassurance for the sector that the government is serious about a transition to zero emission vehicles, according to business group Logistics UK. However,… Read more »
How Hauliers Can Optimise Vehicle Charging Setups and Keep EV Fleets Moving
The move towards electric vehicles is transforming how the UK haulage sector operates. With the increasing availability of electric vans and HGVs, fleet managers must rethink their charging strategies to keep operations efficient and cost-effective. A successful charging setup is more than just plugging in and powering up. It involves… Read more »
