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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.
The decision too many haulage operators leave too late
Cashflow pressures, tax bills and regulatory issues rarely appear overnight. But knowing when to ask for help can be the difference between a manageable problem and a crisis.
MAN Backs Diesel Tax Push to Fuel E-Truck Uptake
MAN Truck & Bus chief executive Alexander Vlaskamp is calling for higher taxes on diesel trucks and stronger incentives for electric models, arguing that Europe’s switch to zero-emission haulage is moving too slowly. He also sets out MAN’s expanding electric range, its cross-industry charging partnerships and growing UK investment.
ZEHID Trials Highlight eHGV Charging Progress
Consortium members from the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme share early lessons on electric truck charging, infrastructure deployment and operational savings.
Openreach Taps Welch Depot for EV Charging
Shared charging’s next chapter: from concept to commercial rollout
Windrose Flagship Charges Forward
Global E700 makes UK debut with first battery top-up at Fleete Tilbury ultra-rapid hub
Charging Port: Tilbury Levels Up EV Facilities
Fleete opens UK’s largest dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury
Renault Trucks Targets the 6x2 Majority
The UK's 6x2 articulated tractor dominates long-haul freight – and the industry's emissions. In 2024, articulated trucks lifted 998 million tonnes of goods in Great Britain, 63% of the total. Now Renault Trucks is extending its E-Tech range into this core segment with new 6x2 e-axle models offering up to 600km of range and megawatt charging capability. We spoke to Roger Clarke, Renault Trucks' Head of Electromobility and Advanced Customer Solutions, about what this means for real-world operations.
Gas with a Future
Why biomethane-powered CNG trucks are becoming impossible for long-haul operators to ignore.
How to Plan EV Charger Installation at Your Depot or Business Site
Installing charging infrastructure is one of the most significant practical challenges businesses face when transitioning to electric vans. With more than 120,000 public EV chargers across the UK as of March 2026, infrastructure is growing — but relying on public charging alone is rarely practical for businesses operating fleets at scale.
Twenty years after the release of An Inconvenient Truth the ambitions are there, but are they attainable?
In 2006 the former USA vice president Al Gore produced a documentary titled “An Inconvenient Truth”, giving his view of the climate crisis. For him the actions necessary were more moral than political. He stressed that we didn’t have to wait for politicians and legislators to pass laws to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, there was much every individual could do immediately.
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.
Depot Point Operators enable practical scale for eHGVs
As electric HGV adoption moves from early deployments towards commercial scale, the charging debate is evolving. Increasingly, attention is shifting from purely public infrastructure towards depot-led models that better align with how many fleets actually operate. The Depot Point Operator model is emerging as a key part of how the UK will scale eHGV charging over the next decade.