In this edition of The Loading Bay:
“Michael Boxwell (Voltempo) and Martin Rees (Berkeley Coachworks) have been at the bleeding edge of innovation longer than most people have had an EV. From land speed records and charging breakthroughs to long-forgotten prototypes and improbable partnerships. This is what happens when two pioneers sit down, crack open a drink, and dig into the stories that shaped a movement.
There’s no script, no agenda, just two old friends trading tales from the past, the future, and everything in between.”
Covering:
• Early days: building things that shouldn’t have worked
• Land speed records and electrified lunacy
• The slow burn of charging infrastructure
• What nearly made it, what never did
• Missed bets, big wins, and accidental genius
• The long road to the present – and what’s still ahead
About TwentyForty and The Loading Bay
A collaborative space dedicated to accelerating the transition to zero-emission freight transport. By bringing together fleet operators, technology innovators, and industry partners, the initiative provides a platform where new ideas and solutions can be explored, tested, and scaled in real-world logistics environments. The Loading Bay acts as the hub for this collaboration—hosting discussions, experimentation, and knowledge sharing that help bridge the gap between emerging technologies and their practical application in the freight sector. Through open collaboration and practical trials, TwentyForty supports organisations in developing and implementing solutions that move the road freight industry toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.