Michelin-backed Biotech Open Platform goes live, developing bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals
The €20m industrial biotechnology facility in Clermont-Ferrand has started its first advanced fermentation projects, aiming to close the gap between laboratory development and industrial-scale production.
IVECO and Toyota join forces to advance next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks through the EU-funded EMPOWER project
IVECO and Toyota partner under the EU-funded EMPOWER project to develop next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, targeting more than 900 km of range and 25,000 operating hours.
Under £20k: Harris MAXUS UK takes on compact electric van market with eDELIVER 3
Harris MAXUS UK launches a new sub-£20,000 acquisition proposition for its compact electric eDELIVER 3 van.
SINOTRUK targets UK zero-emission truck market with Harris Group deal
Harris Group has signed a long-term deal to become SINOTRUK's exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, bringing a new range of battery-electric trucks to market from 2027.
Finding the Right Route to Zero: Matching Electric Trucks to Real-World Operations
Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros 400 and eActros 600 share a common electric architecture but target very different duty cycles — showing there is no single route to net zero for fleet operators.
Warrington biomethane station to expand Gasrec's growing network
Gasrec has secured planning permission for its first large-scale, public-access Bio-LNG station in the North West – a Warrington facility capable of refuelling 1,000 gas trucks a day.
Manufacturers
Chery UK to launch four new and updated models in the next 12 months to drive strategic growth
Chery UK will launch four new and refreshed models over the next 12 months, including its first electric vehicle, as it builds on a strong first year in the UK market.
Under £20k: Harris MAXUS UK takes on compact electric van market with eDELIVER 3
Harris MAXUS UK launches a new sub-£20,000 acquisition proposition for its compact electric eDELIVER 3 van.
SINOTRUK targets UK zero-emission truck market with Harris Group deal
Harris Group has signed a long-term deal to become SINOTRUK's exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, bringing a new range of battery-electric trucks to market from 2027.
Scania strengthens European capacity for electric truck production
Scania plans to invest EUR 70 million in its production site in Angers, France, expanding the facility and adapting assembly lines for electric truck production. The move strengthens Scania's industrial footprint in France and supports the company's commitment to driving the shift towards a sustainable transport system across Europe.
Features
Let's hope this never happens again
BYD says when its software drives, its software pays — the first crack in 130 years of blaming the driver, and why UK hauliers and insurers should be watching.
The cost-of-living crisis arrives by truck
Cap the bus fare and you help the people on the bus; let freight costs rip and you punish every household the moment they go shopping - why the new PM should fall for the 44-tonne artic.
The Race of Our Lives Needs a Bigger Engine
Why fusion, and a Manhattan Project mindset, may decide whether British haulage reaches net zero.
Replacing your forklift? Ask these five questions first
Grant Handling's Martin Walker sets out the five questions every operator should ask before replacing a diesel forklift with lithium-ion.
Fleets
Farizon seals crystal clear van fleet win from Solar Windows
Solar Windows has taken delivery of 20 new Farizon SV large vans to replace its diesel fleet across three UK sites.
Welch's Transport powers up Cambridge site with new megawatt eHGV charging hub
Welch's Transport has opened a new megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at its Cambridge headquarters through eFREIGHT 2030.
Warburtons takes delivery of first Yutong TE7 7.5t electric truck
Warburtons has taken delivery of its first Yutong TE7 7.5t electric truck from Pelican Electric Trucks, the first of seven ordered as it works to electrify its 170-strong fleet of 7.5-tonne vehicles.
Report into driver coaching highlights onboarding as crucial
New research from Teletrac Navman finds drivers who feel well-prepared are three times more likely to rate safety coaching as highly effective, making onboarding the critical first step for fleet operators.
Vehicles & Trailers
Renault Trucks steps up its ambitions in the LCV market and presents the new Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic
At the 2026 IAA show in Hanover, Renault Trucks presented for the first time its new light commercial vehicle developed on a 100% electric platform: the Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic.
The Final Frontier
We take a deep dive into the movers and shakers in the 6x2 EV tractor unit market.
Scania launches battery-electric CrewCab for rescue vehicles
Scania launches its first-ever battery-electric CrewCab for fire, airport and civil rescue operations. The new CP31L 4x2 is purpose-built to support demanding emergency operations with zero tailpipe emissions, equipped with 356 kWh installed battery capacity and a 90 percent state-of-charge window.
DAF starts production of XG Electric and XG+ Electric
DAF has started series production of the XG Electric and XG+ Electric. The Eindhoven-built vehicles combine award-winning, highly efficient electric powertrain technology with superior driver comfort. The first truck, a XG+ tractor with 350 kW/480 hp, will be delivered to the German logistics service provider Hellmold & Plank.
All news
Michelin-backed Biotech Open Platform goes live, developing bio-based alternatives to petrochemicals
The €20m industrial biotechnology facility in Clermont-Ferrand has started its first advanced fermentation projects, aiming to close the gap between laboratory development and industrial-scale production.
Farizon seals crystal clear van fleet win from Solar Windows
Solar Windows has taken delivery of 20 new Farizon SV large vans to replace its diesel fleet across three UK sites.
Welch's Transport powers up Cambridge site with new megawatt eHGV charging hub
Welch's Transport has opened a new megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at its Cambridge headquarters through eFREIGHT 2030.
Renault Trucks steps up its ambitions in the LCV market and presents the new Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic
At the 2026 IAA show in Hanover, Renault Trucks presented for the first time its new light commercial vehicle developed on a 100% electric platform: the Renault Trucks E-Tech Trafic.
Chery UK to launch four new and updated models in the next 12 months to drive strategic growth
Chery UK will launch four new and refreshed models over the next 12 months, including its first electric vehicle, as it builds on a strong first year in the UK market.
IVECO and Toyota join forces to advance next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks through the EU-funded EMPOWER project
IVECO and Toyota partner under the EU-funded EMPOWER project to develop next-generation hydrogen fuel cell heavy-duty trucks, targeting more than 900 km of range and 25,000 operating hours.
Under £20k: Harris MAXUS UK takes on compact electric van market with eDELIVER 3
Harris MAXUS UK launches a new sub-£20,000 acquisition proposition for its compact electric eDELIVER 3 van.
SINOTRUK targets UK zero-emission truck market with Harris Group deal
Harris Group has signed a long-term deal to become SINOTRUK's exclusive UK and Ireland distributor, bringing a new range of battery-electric trucks to market from 2027.