All Decarbonisation articles
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FCZ ArticleDunkirk plans to be sustainable mobility hub
The Port of Dunkirk is anticipating installation of new charging points for trucks at and around the site, as well as passenger vehicles and ferries, although numbers will remain low this decade.
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FCZ ArticleTurning HGV electrification from pilot exercise into competitive advantage
The decarbonisation of HGVs in Europe is emerging as one of the most consequential transitions in transport. With HGVs accounting for roughly one-quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from road transport (European Commission), electrifying this segment is central not only to hitting climate targets, but to reshaping ...
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FCZ ArticleCarbon capture’s next market: moving CO₂ could be a new revenue stream for hauliers
As the UK expands carbon capture beyond major industrial clusters, thousands of tonnes of CO₂ will need to travel by truck, rail, and ship. For hauliers, this could create a specialist new freight market — one with high-value contracts, growing volumes, and the chance to get in early before pipelines ...
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FCZ ArticleMicroVolt announces UK launch of micro-electric vehicle range for urban deliveries
MicroVolt has launched a five vehicle portfolio into the UK market, targeting parcel operators, local authorities and other companies requiring low carbon last mile deliveries.
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FCZ Article£4m funding boost will power hundreds of charging sockets for NHS England’s fleet
NHS England is set to roll out hundreds of new electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets across its estate, as part of a wider government strategy aimed at saving millions in running costs across NHS England’s 20,000-strong fleet and reducing emissions across 460 million miles of annual travel.
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FCZ ArticleElectricity system operator ready to pay businesses to turn up or down their power demand
From April, businesses will be able to earn revenue by using extra power at times when the system is oversupplied. This is a new addition to the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO’s) Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), which already pays businesses to turn down the power they use for short periods ...
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FCZ ArticleChinese electric trucks in the UK: what’s on offer and the costs
With Chinese electric trucks increasingly discussed as Europe’s next big market shift, Freight Carbon Zero checked what UK fleets can buy now, what’s being priced for the UK, and what is still some way off.
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FCZ ArticlePlug-in Truck Grant to extend beyond March, says Minister
Keir Mather, Government transport minister responsible for decarbonisation of transport and electric vehicles, has confirmed the Plug-in Truck Grant will be extended beyond the current funding deadline of the end of March 2026.
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MT ArticleZeroed In podcast explores the reality of decarbonising UK road freight
A new podcast series from our sister brand Freight Carbon Zero examines the practical challenges facing the decarbonisation of UK road freight.
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FCZ Article“This changes everything” - megawatt charging for long-haul passes the test
Kempower used its MCS Live Winter Days event in Norrköping, Sweden for megawatt testing of Volvo, MAN and Scania trucks. The results show heavy-duty electric HGVs are ready for real-world operations
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FCZ ArticleContargo takes one of Germany’s largest single orders of electric trucks with 33-vehicle DAF delivery
German container logistics operator Contargo has taken delivery of 33 battery-electric DAF XD Electric tractor units in Germany, bringing its electric truck fleet to 90. The handover represents one of the largest single deliveries of battery-electric trucks in the country.
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FCZ ArticleDaimler Truck to roll out 100 liquid hydrogen-powered HGVs this year
Daimler Truck is to manufacture 100 Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 hydrogen-powered trucks which will be delivered to customers from the end of this year.
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FCZ ArticleWelch Group deploys electric HGVs for British Antarctic Survey
Cambridge family firm Welch Group has officially deployed its 100% electric HGVs tо support the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) іn its mission tо reach net zero by 2040.
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MT Article“Fleets won’t switch until TCO and profit stack up — here’s how to make it work”
New Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith admits HGV fleets are holding off on electrification because high energy costs, standing charges, and underused infrastructure are eroding margins. But could smarter depot charging and energy management finally make electric trucks commercially viable?
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FCZ Article“Act now or lose to China,” Voltempo boss warns Europe’s electric truck makers
European electric truck makers risk being undercut on price and pace by Chinese rivals unless they accelerate development and cut costs, according to new Voltempo chief executive Simon Smith (pictured).
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MT ArticleDHL doubles down on HVO with Siemens Mobility rail logistics deal
DHL Supply Chain has secured a new multi-year transport contract with Siemens Mobility – and is using it to underline its full commitment to low-carbon road freight.
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FCZ ArticleDecarbonisation targets at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK warns
Low confidence across the logistics sector and insufficient support means government decarbonisation targets are at significant risk of being missed, Logistics UK is warning.
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FCZ ArticleZEHID leaders hit back at battery-electric scepticism
Industry leaders overseeing the UK’s flagship zero-emission HGV trial have cited hard data, real-world performance and strong customer demand as proof that the transition to net zero is accelerating.
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MT ArticleBattery-electric push “built on myths and political correctness”, slams Gray & Adams boss
Battery-electric trucks are “not zero emissions”, the government’s net zero plan is “ill-considered”, and the push behind it is being driven more by “political correctness and media propaganda” than operational reality.
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MT ArticleHave you booked your free ticket to the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit yet?
The Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit is heading to Birmingham this month - a unique gathering of commercial vehicle fleet operators focused on accelerating the transition to net zero in the UK’s road freight sector. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to ...