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…

Electric vehicle news

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Mack Trucks expands electric vehicle dealer network across North America

Mack Trucks has announced the addition of 12 new Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealer locations, bringing its total to 65 EV-certified sites across North America. The expansion now covers 29 states and four Canadian provinces, representing a 23% increase since May 2024.

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Kempower begins pilot deliveries of megawatt charging system

Kempower has commenced pilot deliveries of its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) from its European manufacturing facilities. The company, which specialises in electric vehicle fast-charging solutions, is expanding its offerings for commercial fleet charging infrastructure.

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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.