Battery Electric Vehicles

Electric powertrains in heavy commercial vehicles reduce emissions and costs by using an electric motor and battery instead of an internal combustion engine. This leads to reduced emissions, improved efficiency, and lower costs. Adoption is predicted to grow as battery technology improves and charging infrastructure expands. Expect to be kept informed on this ever-changing market at Freight Carbon Zero.

Electric powertrains in heavy commercial vehicles use an electric motor, powered by a battery, to drive the wheels instead of a traditional internal combustion engine.

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What are Battery electric vehicles (BEV)?

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) use electric motors and motor controllers instead of internal combustion engines (ICEs) for propulsion. They derive all power from battery packs and thus have no internal combustion engine, fuel cell, or fuel tank. Read more…

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Daimler Truck’s FUSO delivers 22 electric trucks to Spanish logistics firm

Planway Logística, a logistics provider based in Orense, Spain, has expanded its fleet with 22 all-electric FUSO eCanter trucks, which will now serve in the distribution network of Correos, Spain’s national postal service.

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Einride launches Europe’s first daily autonomous freight operations

Swedish technology company Einride has initiated Europe’s first commercial daily autonomous freight operations, partnering with online pharmacy retailer Apotea to transport goods between warehouses in Morgongåva, located approximately 1.5 hours from Stockholm.

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Should zero mean zero?

In this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter questions the UK’s truck Decarbonisation strategy, highlighting the challenges of electrification and the need to embrace low-carbon alternatives like HVO and biomethane to make immediate progress.

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Rail as a silver bullet? Not so fast

For this week’s commentary, FCZ’s Andy Salter contemplates whether it’s time to revisit the case for rail freight in the race to decarbonise road transport, particularly given the new government’s penchant for rail at the moment.