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 »
Daimler Truck calls for investment in public charging to drive the electric transformation
Daimler Truck UK’s Head of Future Sustainability, James Venables, has added his voice to the industry’s calls for more investment in the UK public charging infrastructure to support operators making the decision to switch to electric transportation. This follows the announcement that the government is providing £30 million in funding… Read more »
Smart Charging Cube: Exclusive offer for MAN customers
MAN Truck & Bus is now offering its customers a new, exclusive option for charging their electric trucks and buses. The Smart Charging Cube is being offered in cooperation with AW Automotive. It can be operated in a vehicle depot or maintenance yard as well as in decentralised locations, such… Read more »
Nissan electrifies supply chain with electric truck charging station
An electric truck charging station that will potentially save 1,500 tonnes of CO2 a year has gone live at Nissan Sunderland Plant. The project is a first in the UK automotive industry, establishing an electric, end-to-end supply chain that transports materials into the Nissan plant and delivers finished vehicles out…. Read more »
Next-generation EV inverter manufacturing to create jobs in Bolton
Astemo, a global designer and manufacturer of automotive componentary, has unveiled plans to create and safeguard 200 automotive engineering and manufacturing roles at its facility in Bolton. The site will be the base for multiple new inverter production lines, to support the next-generation of electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, from April… Read more »
