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DP World removes over six million road miles in major rail shift initiative
DP World has announced that its Modal Shift Programme at Southampton has eliminated 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in its first year, significantly advancing sustainable freight transport.
UK ZEN Freight initiative back on track after project reset with Dynamon at the helm
The Zero Emission National (ZEN) Freight consortium, part of the UK government’s ZEHID (Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator) Programme, is “advancing at pace” following a reset, with plans to trial 62 battery-electric and 16 hydrogen-powered trucks across Britain’s leading logistics firms by 2026.
Australia commits $100 million to electrify heavy vehicles in Driving the Nation programme
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced substantial funding to support the transition of heavy vehicles to electric power.
DHL launches video series on electrification and sustainability trends in logistics
DHL has launched a new video series focused on critical industry topics such as electrification, connectivity, and sustainability. The series, set to release in phases over the coming months, features expert analysis from major players in automotive and logistics, including Mercedes-Benz, Porsche Consulting, CATL, and Volvo Trucks.
Affordable electric truck programme opens door for small fleet electrification around ports in the US
A US not-for-profit clean energy solutions coalition called Climate United has introduced a programme aimed at offering affordable leasing options for electric trucks to small fleets and independent operators, with the goal of reducing costs and air pollution in communities around major ports. Starting at the Ports of Long Beach ...
Electric Freightway milestone report charts major progress in electrification of UK road transport sector
Hitachi ZeroCarbon and Gridserve have released the second report from the Electric Freightway Project, detailing the ongoing progress of the initiative aimed at electrifying HGVs to support the UK’s net zero targets. The project, funded by the Department for Transport and developed with Innovate UK, seeks to demonstrate the feasibility ...
Bos Logistics introduces electric truck for Air France KLM cargo operations
Netherlands operator Bos Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have launched their first all-electric truck service, marking a new phase in their environmental initiatives. The Volvo FH Electric truck will handle consolidated cargo delivery between Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and various air cargo agents.
Wincanton and TUAL partner in £14m government-backed electric lorry initiative
Logistics giant Wincanton has joined forces with Glasgow-based electric vehicle charging company TUAL in a government-backed project to trial new powerbank technology for electric HGVs.
Renault’s E-Tech T makes UK debut: eFREIGHT 2030 and Welch’s Transport lead the charge
A 42-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) has been delivered to Welch’s Transport in Cambridgeshire, marking the first deployment in the UK government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme. The vehicle, a Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2, will operate from Welch’s Transport’s Duxford site for regional distribution and ...
Nikola reveals record quarter with sales of 88 hydrogen-powered trucks in Q3
Nikola Corporation has announced record sales of its hydrogen-powered Class 8 trucks for the third quarter of 2024 to customers in North America.
