Tag: HGV

Royal Mail powers ahead with new fleet of electric HGVs

Stuart Mitchell

Royal Mail has rolled out its first fleet of eight electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) at its Midlands and North West Parcel Hubs. The launch is a major step forward in reducing the company’s carbon emissions by replacing diesel-powered 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives. The eight DAF 42-tonne XD 350E electric HGVs will operate around the clock, handling ‘middle-mile’ deliveries between parcel hubs and mail centres. Each vehicle will be powered by ABB’s high-performance T360 chargers, capable of adding up to 60 miles of range in under 15 minutes. Thanks…

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Watts Up Britain? Paddy McGuinness and Sam Thompson deliver Amazon essentials to The Multibank for Christmas in new electric truck

Stuart Mitchell

TV personalities Paddy McGuinness and Sam Thompson turned delivery drivers for the day to bring both laughs and essential support to families in need. The duo’s mission: pilot one of the new electric heavy goods vehicles in Amazon’s delivery network packed with donations for The Multibank charity.   Paddy and Sam deliver in time for Christmas Paddy, the proud holder of an HGV drivers’ licence, took to the wheel of the state-of-the-art electric truck, with Sam serving as his enthusiastic but less qualified ‘Driver’s Mate’ – a role that Sam quickly…

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Screwfix Adds Electric HGVs To Logistics Fleet

Stuart Mitchell

Leading trade retailer Screwfix has announced the addition of it’s first state-of-the-art electric heavy goods vehicles to its logistics operations. This milestone is part of the company’s continued commitment to reducing carbon emissions as it aims to reach net zero for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040. The electric HGVs boast an impressive range of 200 miles per charge, depending on driving style, road conditions, and weather. Each truck can complete a route with up to five deliveries before requiring a recharge, aligning with the current operational efficiency…

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John Lewis Partnership announces ambitious plan for reducing HGV emissions

Stuart Mitchell

All John Lewis & Partners and Waitrose & Partners heavy delivery trucks will be switched to low-carbon biomethane-powered versions by 2028, cutting HGV emissions by over 80% The John Lewis Partnership has announced today it will phase out all diesel-powered heavy trucks from its fleet by 2028. The move will see the company roll out over 500 new state-of-the-art Waitrose & Partners and John Lewis & Partners delivery trucks powered by 100% renewable biomethane fuel, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Each new biomethane truck can run up to 500…

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