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.
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.
Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results
A new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association, Renault Trucks and Vertellus finds electric HGVs can match or exceed diesel on local wholesale delivery routes, with up to 95% of journeys achievable on electric.
Diesel Technic appoints David Mason as Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across UK and Ireland
Global commercial vehicle spare parts supplier Diesel Technic has appointed David Mason as Regional Sales Manager, reinforcing its long-term commitment to growth across the UK and Ireland.
Farizon partners with Europcar for vehicle replacement service
Farizon has selected Europcar Mobility Group UK to provide a two-day replacement vehicle service for its electric van customers, adding to existing AA roadside assistance and DHL next-day parts support.
EV and charging sector leaders urge Government to hold the line on ZEV mandate
Industry leaders respond to the Government's consultation on the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, warning that softening targets now would undermine investment just as EV sales climb above trajectory.
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.
Manufacturers
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.
Scania pioneers vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy transport
Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS), marking an important step towards integrating heavy electric transport into the wider energy system.
Scania and Unicon demonstrate fully electric concrete transport in real-world operations
A zero-emission solution is a vital step towards the decarbonisation of construction logistics.
Fleets
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.
Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results
A new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association, Renault Trucks and Vertellus finds electric HGVs can match or exceed diesel on local wholesale delivery routes, with up to 95% of journeys achievable on electric.
A&M Smith Recycling puts Scotland's first Renault Trucks electric skip loader to work
Aberdeen-based waste and recycling specialist A&M Smith Recycling has put the first Renault Trucks electric skip loader in Scotland into operation, adding an 18-tonne E-Tech D Wide to its fleet.
Vehicles & Trailers
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.
Farizon SV L3H3 106kWh Shows How the Large Electric Van Market is Entering a New Phase
The Farizon SV L3H3, equipped with the substantial 106kWh battery pack, arrives with in the UK with serious intent. While the Farizon badge may still be unfamiliar to many UK operators, the brand sits within the extensive automotive portfolio of Volvo Cars’ Chinese parent Geely, and that industrial backing is evident in the overall maturity of the vehicle.
All news
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.
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.
Conservatives pledge to repeal diesel HGV phase-out and scrap zero-emission truck grants
The Conservatives have announced plans to repeal Labour's 2035 and 2040 diesel HGV phase-out dates, abolish the Zero Emission Van and Truck Grants, and rule out new mandates — backing a technology-neutral, multi-fuel approach to cutting freight emissions.
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.
Wholesalers prove electric HGVs can match diesel as new case study reveals real-world results
A new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association, Renault Trucks and Vertellus finds electric HGVs can match or exceed diesel on local wholesale delivery routes, with up to 95% of journeys achievable on electric.
Diesel Technic appoints David Mason as Regional Sales Manager to drive growth across UK and Ireland
Global commercial vehicle spare parts supplier Diesel Technic has appointed David Mason as Regional Sales Manager, reinforcing its long-term commitment to growth across the UK and Ireland.