eFREIGHT 2030

🚛 Follow the eFREIGHT 2030 Trail at the Commercial Vehicle Show! From panel discussions to expert seminars, you'll find voices from across eFREIGHT 2030 consortium and ZEHID programmes, shaping conversations on decarbonisation and sharing real world insights on accelerating zero emission HGVs. Follow the eFREIGHT 2030 trail to find out where the future of freight is being discussed at the CV Show!🔋 Swipe through the carousel to find out more. 👉 Full seminar overview here: https://bit.ly/42Lnu18 🗣️ Day 1 speakers: Simon Buckley, Innovate UK Neil Durno, VOLTEMPO Steffan Eldred, Innovate UK Nick Kershaw, Berkeley Coachworks Margarita Vigrande-Ashe, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom Adam Bennett, DAF Trucks UK 🗣️ Day 2 speakers: Alistair Barnes, Innovate UK Chris Welch, Welch Group Carlos Oliveira Rodrigues, Renault Trucks UK #Decarbonisation #eFREIGHT2030 #ZEHID #ZeroEmissionFreight #SustainableLogistics #ElectricMobility

Great to see another electric truck ready to roll through the eFREIGHT 2030 project, making its mark in accelerating the shift to zero emission HGVs - and this one is a real head turner! With its striking livery to mark 70 years with the Transport Association, Welch Group’s 42T Renault Trucks UK E-Tech T showcases both progress in sustainable logistics and the strength of longstanding industry collaboration, which are powering the eFREIGHT 2030 mission, too.

Check out Energy Systems Catapult's latest report for eFREIGHT 2030 which takes a detailed look at the challenges of eHGV procurement—from financial hurdles to practical solutions 🔋 🚚 It also explores alternative purchasing models that can make costs more predictable for operators, offering valuable insights for anyone considering an investment in eHGVs.

Tarmac & TVS Interfleet join eFREIGHT 2030! 🔋 We’re proud to have Tarmac and TVS Interfleet join the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, their involvement is key in helping to demonstrate eHGV performance and operational capabilities in challenging use cases such as construction. Tarmac is adding five eHGVs to its fleet as part of the eFREIGHT 2030 project - four Renault Trucks UK and one DAF Trucks UK - paired with a fast-charging network in London to boost range and cut emissions in construction logistics. TVS Interfleet’s Wilcox Commercial Vehicles will supply a trailer with advanced safety features, with the new eHGVs set to join Tarmac’s eDiscovery Programme for real-world trials. Here’s what Michael Boxwell, Group Chief Executive Officer at VOLTEMPO and eFREIGHT 2030 consortium project lead had to say: 🗣️ “We are delighted to welcome Tarmac and TVS Interfleet to the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium. The addition of electric construction vehicles to the ZEHID programme, including their deployment at several of Tarmac’s Greater London sites, is an exciting milestone. With TVS Interfleet, Tarmac continues to lead the decarbonisation of the construction sector, and we are delighted to bring their innovation and ambition into the ZEHID programme and to further extend the reach of eHGVs into the most demanding transport sectors.” Read the full story here – https://bit.ly/42hGMLr Innovate UK, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, Kuehne+Nagel, Maritime Transport Ltd, Menzies Distribution, Welch Group, Wincanton, Marks and Spencer, DAF Trucks UK, Renault Trucks UK, Scania UK, DYNAMON, VOLTEMPO, Fleete Group, Energy Systems Catapult, Berkeley Sportscars, Tarmac, Expect Distribution Ltd , Green Collar™ and TVS Interfleet.

Great to see this major development underway, with eFREIGHT 2030 consortium member Fleete Group providing businesses in and around the Port of Tilbury London with the key infrastructure needed to transition to zero emission fleets. The Fleete rapid commercial vehicle electric charging hub will include 4 chargers via the VOLTEMPO™ HyperCharging Megawatt Charging System funded through the eFREIGHT 2030 project, supporting the shift to cleaner, more sustainable transport. This marks an important and exciting step toward building a future-ready, environmentally responsible logistics ecosystem.

It's taken me a while to post this (busy first few months), but I'm delighted to let you know that I've joined VOLTEMPO as Chief Commercial Officer. I'm thrilled to be jumping back into the cleantech start-up world, in an area that can have huge impact towards Net Zero. Despite being only 1% of all vehicles on UK roads, HGVs account for 20% of UK transport emissions. So, Voltempo's mission is to accelerate the adoption and optimisation of electric freight solutions. We help our clients transition to fleet electrification, through our end-to-end service, including site identification, management of complex grid connection and our British designed and manufactured HyperCharging™ Megawatt Charging System (MCS). We work closely with clients for the long-term too, to ensure high reliability and utilisation, and the ability to unlock data for energy and fleet optimisation. Our innovative HyperCharging™ system allows future-proofing of the chargers, through its dynamic charging capability of over 1MVA of power. This patented technology enables the simultaneous charging of multiple vehicles at different charging speeds, allowing for a wide range of fleet operations to be catered for at the same time. It's going to be a very exciting year...we are currently leading eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, that will see the roll-out of over 30 fleet depot HyperCharging™ sites across the UK over the next 12 months. Alongside at least 100 eHGVs from Renault, DAF and Scania. Some of those electric trucks are already on the road (that's one in the photo) and the feedback from the drivers has already been fantastic. Lots to do, but I'm already massively encouraged by the great team at Voltempo and the close collaboration across the transport and energy sectors, to accelerate the take-up of eHGVs. A huge thank you to all of the partners on eFREIGHT 2030, Michael Boxwell and the rest of the Voltempo team, in making me feel so welcome and sharing your invaluable knowledge of the transport and logistics sector. It's amazing to be part of the creation of this new industry and the difference we can all make. Do get in touch if you'd like to know more or check out our website: www.voltempo.com

A key moment for the future of freight at the Zero Emission HGV Progress Summit!🔋 eFREIGHT 2030, along with our very own Michael Boxwell, were proud to be part of key updates and discussions shaping the future of sustainable freight.   Great to connect with so many eFREIGHT members as well as new networking opportunities, with collaboration firmly at the heart of this programme’s success. The momentum is building, eFREIGHT 2030 is pushing forward—and there’s so much more to come! #eFREIGHT2030 #ZeroEmissionHGV #GreenLogistics 

The Minister has just announced the National HGV charging networks that will be delivered by the #ZEHID programme this year. Great to see so many locations, and proud that #eFREIGHT2030 is right at the forefront, with megawatt charging and multiple charge bays across the UK, putting our country ahead of any other country in Europe.

Are you attending the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme Progress Summit in London on 6th March? 👋 We’re looking forward to the event and the opportunity to connect with fellow operators and key industry stakeholders, as well as to share our updates and insights. You’ll hear about the latest project developments, including our own work on real-world trials of electric HGVs and supporting charging infrastructure. 💬 Also don’t miss keynote speaker Lilian Greenwood, Minister of State for Transport (Minister for Future of Roads). See you there!⚡ 📅 06/03/2025 📍 Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London 🔗 https://bit.ly/41oQjzR Innovate UK Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom #eFREIGHT2030 #ZEHID #ZeroEmissionFreight #SustainableLogistics #ElectricMobility

Great to see the momentum building! Berkeley Coachworks is driving innovation with its range-extending Bulldog e-trailer—an integral part of the eFREIGHT 2030 project and an important step in accelerating the transition to zero emission HGVs.