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October 13, 2026

eFREIGHT 2030 at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit

The Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit is an annual opportunity to track the progress of the industry’s transition to zero-emission solutions. It brings together operators, infrastructure providers, OEMs, trade bodies, academics

October 12, 2026

Maritime Transport deploys five Renault Trucks E-Tech Ts in real-world operations

Maritime Transport has deployed five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4×2 tractor units through eFREIGHT 2030, with the vehicles forming part of its 56-strong eHGV fleet. The vehicles are being operated

September 24, 2026

Welch’s Transport powers up Cambridge site with new megawatt eHGV charging hub

Six-bay Voltempo HyperCharger hub goes live at Welch’s Transport HQ through eFREIGHT 2030, as pioneering family haulier combines investment in electric freight with commercial growth Welch’s Transport has opened a

August 18, 2026

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 4×2 tractor unit supplied by Diamond Trucks.

July 31, 2026

Menzies introduces first battery-electric trucks under eFREIGHT 2030

Three new Scania tractor units mark the start of the logistics provider’s 10-vehicle electric HGV deployment Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has introduced the first battery-electric trucks to join its fleet,

July 27, 2026

M&S to roll out ten new DAF XD Electric trucks with five supported through eFREIGHT 2030

M&S and its transport subsidiary Gist are deploying ten new DAF XD electric trucks across its Foods and Fashion, Home and Beauty operations. The units include DAF’s first UK inverter-equipped

June 3, 2026

eFREIGHT Autonomous sets out next steps for UK autonomous HGV rollout

eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology led by Voltempo, has revealed the findings of a nine-month long study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles, identifying hub-to-hub trunking and intermodal

May 13, 2026

CV Show panel urges SME hauliers to start learning now on electric HGV transition

SME hauliers should not wait for every part of the electric HGV transition to be solved before taking their first practical steps, according to speakers at this year’s Commercial Vehicle

April 13, 2026

Neil Durno appointed to lead delivery of Voltempo’s work within the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium

Voltempo appoints Neil Durno to lead partnerships as depot charging model gains traction Voltempo has appointed Neil Durno to Head of Partnerships as the company accelerates delivery of large-scale charging infrastructure for electric HGV fleets. The announcement comes at

March 25, 2026

eFREIGHT at the ZEHID 2026 Summit

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January 23, 2026

Milestone: First electric heavy-goods vehicle travels through the Channel Tunnel with LeShuttle Freight

Milestone: First electric heavy-goods vehicle travels through the Channel Tunnel with LeShuttle Freight In a joint effort to advance low-carbon logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight, Voltempo, and DAF Trucks have successfully

January 19, 2026

Voltempo powers UK’s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at Kuehne+Nagel East Midlands Gateway as part of eFREIGHT 2030

Voltempo powers UK’s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub at Kuehne+Nagel East Midlands Gateway as part of eFREIGHT 2030 First of 25 planned megawatt-scale charging hubs goes live, underpinned by British designed

January 8, 2026

eFreight 2030 on the Department for Transport’s freight decarbonisation announcements

Two announcements from the Department of Transport have put freight decarbonisation in the spotlight. The extension of the Plug-in Truck Grant is a welcome step. The additional £18 million of

January 8, 2026

eFreight 2030 at the 12th International Sustainable Road Freight Workshop

The 12th International Sustainable Road Freight Workshop brought together academics and transport operators to discuss insights on the decarbonisation of freight. From projects in the UK and Europe to research

January 8, 2026

Tarmac to roll out ‘first of a kind’ electric HGVs and charging network across London

eFreight 2030 member Tarmac has announced plans to launch a fleet of electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) partnering with Voltempo to develop its new electric charging network to support the

October 24, 2025

eFREIGHT 2030 Members Out in Force at the Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit 2025

Several eFREIGHT 2030 members championed electrification at the 2025 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Summit in September. Hosted at Tyseley Energy Park, the event gave attendees the opportunity to hear from DAF,

October 6, 2025

Voltempo celebrates start of series production for British-built HyperCharger

Voltempo celebrates start of series production for British-built HyperCharger Megawatt charging technology designed for electric trucks paves the way for zero-emission freight. Voltempo has commenced series production of its advanced

September 29, 2025

Expect Distribution rolls out first electric HGVs under eFREIGHT 2030 project

Bradford-based logistics provider takes delivery of two new Renault Trucks E-Techs to serve Palletline and cardfactory contracts. Expect Distribution has taken delivery of its first two fully electric heavy goods

September 2, 2025

Kuehne+Nagel secures industry first: fully-electric HGV freight channel crossing from Dover to Calais

Kuehne+Nagel secures industry first: fully-electric HGV freight channel crossing from Dover to Calais eFREIGHT 2030 partners Kuehne+Nagel and Renault Trucks, together with P&O Ferries, have made transport history – and

August 14, 2025

eFREIGHT Autonomous secures funding to explore feasibility of autonomous HGVs on UK roads

eFREIGHT Autonomous secures funding to explore feasibility of autonomous HGVs on UK roads 11th AUG, 2025 – eFREIGHT Autonomous, a consortium of experts in commercial vehicles and automotive technology, has

June 20, 2025

eFREIGHT founding members Renault Trucks and M&S mark half-year of zero-emission deliveries

eFREIGHT founding members Renault Trucks and M&S mark half-year of zero-emission deliveries eFREIGHT 2030 is celebrating a significant milestone as two of its founding members, Renault Trucks and leading UK

June 5, 2025

Family-run IJ McGill Transport announced as latest eFREIGHT 2030 consortium member

Family-run IJ McGill Transport announced as latest eFREIGHT 2030 consortium member eFREIGHT 2030 has announced family-run IJ McGill Transport as the latest member to join the consortium, which aims

May 15, 2025

Eight eFREIGHT 2030 leaders named among 2025 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players

Eight eFREIGHT 2030 leaders named among 2025 Motor Transport Decarbonisation Power Players eFREIGHT 2030 is proud to celebrate a major milestone in the project’s journey toward zero-emission logistics, as eight

April 25, 2025

Follow the eFREIGHT 2030 Trail at the Commercial Vehicle Show!

Follow the eFREIGHT 2030 Trail at the Commercial Vehicle Show! Visitors to this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show are invited to follow the eFREIGHT 2030 Trail! Follow the path to decarbonsiation

April 4, 2025

eFREIGHT 2030 consortium releases report on eHGV purchasing models

eFREIGHT 2030 consortium releases report on eHGV purchasing models The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, which is steering the UK’s shift to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), has released a detailed report

April 1, 2025

Tarmac and TVS Interfleet join eFREIGHT 2030 consortium

New members to demonstrate electric vehicles in challenging use cases eFREIGHT 2030, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme (ZEHID), has announced Tarmac and TVS

March 19, 2025

Building the Future: eFREIGHT 2030 highlights progress at ZEHID Summit

Building the Future: eFREIGHT 2030 highlights progress at ZEHID Summit The recent Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Progress Summit, held on 6 March 2025, provided the perfect platform

January 24, 2025

A strong start to the year in first eFREIGHT 2030 QRM of 2025

A strong start to the year in first eFREIGHT 2030 QRM of 2025 Our first Quarterly Review Meeting of 2025 marked a strong start to the year as eFREIGHT 2030

January 13, 2025

M&S Rolls out Five All-Electric HGVs

M&S Rolls out Five All-Electric HGVs Marks & Spencer (M&S), a founding member of eFREIGHT 2030, has introduced five zero-emission battery-electric HGVs as part of an 85-strong addition of zero

November 25, 2024

VOLTEMPO Group Wins Best Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation Strategy or Project for eFREIGHT 2030!

VOLTEMPO Group Wins Best Commercial Vehicle Decarbonisation Strategy or Project for eFREIGHT2030! The spotlight shone brightly on the eFREIGHT 2030 Consortium, led by the Voltempo Group, at the Transport + Energy

October 9, 2024

e-FREIGHT 2030 powers up with first electric HGV on the road

eFREIGHT 2030 has accelerated the shift to greener transport with the delivery of its first electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV). This key milestone is part of the UK Government’s Zero

May 30, 2024

Press Release 30th May 2024

eFREIGHT 2030 consortium announces founding members to shape the future of zero emissions HGVs The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme

October 19, 2023

Press Release 19th October 2023

eFREIGHT 2030 selected for UK Government Zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator programme