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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.
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.
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.
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.
Menzies introduces first battery-electric trucks under eFREIGHT 2030
Menzies Distribution Solutions has put three 42-tonne Scania battery-electric tractor units into live operation, the first of 10 electric HGVs it will deploy through the eFREIGHT 2030 programme.
Truck depots face near decade-long wait for EV grid connections while data centres' capacity goes unused
Freight depots face waits until 2035 for the grid connections they need to run electric trucks, while data centres that use less than a fifth of their reserved capacity remain at the front of the queue, freight infrastructure body TwentyForty warns.
Freeburn Transport charges ahead with first Renault Trucks E-Tech T in Northern Ireland
Freeburn Transport is preparing to put its first fully electric truck into operation, with the arrival of a new Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks.
Farizon V7E delivers the perfect package for first UK customer
CPD Farizon North East, based in Stockton-on-Tees, has handed over the very first born-electric Farizon V7E medium van in the UK. Vehicle hire specialist Shire Link took delivery of their new 67 kWh van on Thursday 9 July.
Michellin Boosts its Fleet with New Wave of Electric Vehicles
Latest arrivals mean approximately two-thirds of the company’s Connected Solutions Division’s operational fleet is now electric. Expanded electric vehicle fleet will save 79.5 tonnes of CO2 every year. Michelin Connected Solutions committed to 100% EV fleet by 2030.
MB Energy and Lechner Racing Renew Long-Term Partnership to Accelerate Carbon Reduction
MB Energy and Lechner Racing have extended their long-term partnership for a further three years, covering the Porsche Supercup seasons from 2026 to 2028. The renewed agreement builds on a collaboration that has cut ~70 tonnes of CO₂e emissions in 2025 alone — more than double the reduction achieved in 2024 — through the use of Renewable Diesel (HVO 100) and Voluntary Emissions Reduction certificates (VERs).
Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for special green delivery
ET Morris & Sons delivers the UK’s first load of fossil-free steel using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit, marking a milestone in low-carbon transport and showcasing Volvo’s commitment to sustainable haulage.
Bardon Environmental strengthens fleet compliance with AssetGo
Bardon Environmental has strengthened fleet compliance and cost visibility by adopting AssetGo’s integrated digital fleet management platform, streamlining vehicle checks, maintenance and reporting.
Petit Forestier Group has taken delivery of 275 IVECO eDailys
Petit Forestier Group has deployed nearly 300 IVECO eDaily vehicles across Europe, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport
MAXUS powers ahead with record 750 eDELIVER 9 order for Tesco
Tesco has placed a record order of 750 fully electric MAXUS eDELIVER 9 vans, marking the largest EV order for Harris MAXUS UK and advancing Tesco’s 2030 zero-emissions delivery goal.
First All-Electric Volvo FM Low Entry Hits the Road in Ireland
Egis Lagan Services has taken delivery of Ireland’s first all-electric Volvo FM Low Entry, a zero-emission truck designed for motorway maintenance with near-silent running and outstanding visibility.
Tesco takes delivery of 42 New IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks
Tesco has expanded its fleet with 42 IVECO S-Way Natural Gas trucks in Scotland, expected to save up to 6,473 tonnes of CO₂ annually while supporting the retailer’s carbon-neutral operations goal for 2035.