Construction has begun on a new commercial vehicle energy hub in Sheffield, marking another step towards developing the infrastructure required to support lower-carbon road freight.
The financial difficulties facing hydrogen infrastructure developer Element 2 have raised fresh questions about the commercial challenges of establishing a nationwide refuelling network for zero-emission heavy goods vehicles.
The logistics industry has warned ministers that ambitious electric vehicle targets will achieve little unless the infrastructure and operating conditions exist to support them.
The UK light commercial vehicle market recorded its seventh consecutive month of growth in October, with electric van registrations increasing sharply, although uptake continues to fall short of government targets.
The transition to electric road freight is gathering momentum, but new research from the Netherlands suggests that the relationship between electric trucks and their chargers is not always as straightforward as manufacturers might hope.
The Government is preparing to publish further details of its modelling on the total cost of ownership of electric heavy goods vehicles as the road transport industry continues to question the commercial viability of replacing diesel trucks.
JCB’s Hydromax breaks the land speed record to become the world’s fastest vehicle powered by a hydrogen combustion engine.
Electric tractor units have been around for years in 4x2 configuration, but now 6x2s are appearing in some manufacturer’s line-ups. With UK operators traditionally preferring three-axle artics, will these new battery-powered options tempt more to switch away from diesel?
Volvo reinvents the 13-Litre engine for the next era of trucking.
Vehicle safety specialist Durite says the increasing use of connected and AI-enabled technology is giving commercial vehicle operators new opportunities to identify risk earlier, support drivers and improve safety across their fleets.
Volvo reinvents the 13-Litre engine for the next era of trucking.
Chinese giant targets UK zero-emission truck market with Harris Group deal
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.
Harris MAXUS UK launches a new sub-£20,000 acquisition proposition for its compact electric eDELIVER 3 van.
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.
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.
Why fusion, and a Manhattan Project mindset, may decide whether British haulage reaches net zero.
Grant Handling's Martin Walker sets out the five questions every operator should ask before replacing a diesel forklift with lithium-ion.
Glasgow-based John G Russell (Transport) Ltd has taken ownership of three prototype Scania hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, which will be the first FCEVs to go into full real-world operational testing on UK roads.
Solar Windows has taken delivery of 20 new Farizon SV large vans to replace its diesel fleet across three UK sites.
Welch's Transport has opened a new megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at its Cambridge headquarters through eFREIGHT 2030.
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.
JCB’s Hydromax breaks the land speed record to become the world’s fastest vehicle powered by a hydrogen combustion engine.
Electric tractor units have been around for years in 4x2 configuration, but now 6x2s are appearing in some manufacturer’s line-ups. With UK operators traditionally preferring three-axle artics, will these new battery-powered options tempt more to switch away from diesel?
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.
We take a deep dive into the movers and shakers in the 6x2 EV tractor unit market.
Chinese giant targets UK zero-emission truck market with Harris Group deal
We take a look inside Scania’s future-ready Stockton Service Centre
DataScope has partnered with CLOCS-recognised fleet standard Mission Zero to give contractors automated vehicle and operator verification within the delivery booking process.
Global Market Insights forecasts the electric heavy-duty truck market will grow from more than $16.97bn to over $152.95bn by 2035, led by battery-electric models and Asia Pacific.
Glasgow-based John G Russell (Transport) Ltd has taken ownership of three prototype Scania hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, which will be the first FCEVs to go into full real-world operational testing on UK roads.
Brigade Electronics has brought risk, compliance and fleet management into one secure environment with Haloniq, a purpose-built video telematics platform paired with its own hardware, installation and support.
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.
Solar Windows has taken delivery of 20 new Farizon SV large vans to replace its diesel fleet across three UK sites.
