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Isuzu dominates Asia-Pacific and plans to invest "6. 6bn in R&D in race to zero emission vehicles
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (724+ words) By Steve Hobson27 May 2026 Isuzu Motors produces 320, 000 units annually across four Yokohama plants with just 9, 000 staff, dominating 52 global markets. But the International Council on Clean Transportation warns Japan's truck sector is falling behind on decarbonisation, despite Isuzu's partnerships with Volvo, Cummins,…...
Zero-emission HGV mandate would cut freight costs and curb inflation, new research shows
1+ week, 1+ day ago (749+ words) Government plans to accelerate the transition to zero-emission HGVs would cut freight costs and shield the UK economy from volatile diesel prices, according to new analysis by the Green Alliance. The study argues that continued dependence on diesel-powered trucks leaves…...
Scania and Unicon roll out fully electric concrete mixer with ten more on order
2+ week, 6+ day ago (517+ words) Scania and ready-mix concrete manufacturer Unicon have jointly deployed a fully electric concrete mixer in real-world operations, marking a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction logistics. Concrete transport has long been seen as difficult to electrify due to high…...
Fast charging HGV site opens in Rotterdam
3+ week, 6+ day ago (336+ words) Fast charging firm Kempower joined forces with Watt Hub to supply the Netherlands" second largest public truck DC fast charging site with its infrastructure. The 5, 000m" charging plaza at the Rotterdam World Gateway terminal at the Port of Rotterdam, is now…...
Garages risk losing insurance without EV trained technicians, insurance broker warns
4+ week, 1+ day ago (723+ words) Independent garages across the UK are at risk of being refused insurance cover if they do not have electric vehicle-trained technicians on site, as insurers begin to tighten requirements around high-voltage vehicle work, an insurance broker warned this week. The…...
DHL data helps digital twins identify M1 locations for electric truck charging
1+ mon, 3+ hour ago (1052+ words) Transport researchers are using data from logistics company DHL to simulate a delivery truck's journey from London to East Midlands Airport to identify the best locations for'electric vehicle charging points along the M1 motorway. The research is being led by Transi…...
Knowles strengthens fleet with DAF deliveries
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (320+ words) Knowles Logistics has added a DAF LF Electric truck to its fleet, along with six new tractor units. The LF is the 11th electric vehicle operated by the company and will be utilised on collection and delivery routes supporting local pallet…...
Ten electric trucks, 100 outlets: drugstore chain runs Vienna on batteries
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (347+ words) Dm, one of central Europe's largest drugstore chains, has moved all its Vienna deliveries to electric trucks, built around depot charging, mapped routes, and a fleet of 10 lorries. Austrian logistics provider Quehenberger Logistics completed the full electrification of its deliveries…...
Charging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (89+ words) Motor Transport Charging ahead? Why infrastructure must keep pace with EV demand In February the first electric HGV crossed the English Channel. It was a symbolic moment, but also a practical one. It showed that long-distance electric freight is genuinely…...
Saint-Gobain and XPO add six electric HGVs in UK zero-emissions push
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (803+ words) French construction materials manufacturer and supplier Saint-Gobain and XPO Logistics have taken a further step towards their joint goal of zero-emissions logistics by introducing six fully electric HGVs into their UK operations. (Left to right)Brian Fisher - head of distribution,…...