A new report from UK publication The Independent highlights a major milestone for zero-emission freight. As an electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) successfully completed a journey through the Channel Tunnel for the first time. Travelling on across mainland Europe. The achievement demonstrates that battery-electric trucks are now capable of operating on long-distance international trade routes. Marking an important step forward for the decarbonisation of cross-border haulage.
Voltempo is leading the eFREIGHT 2030 consortium behind the project; working alongside partners including Kuehne+Nagel, LeShuttle Freight and DAF to prove the real-world viability of electric freight corridors. Our CEO, Simon Smith, was quoted as part of the announcement. Highlighting the significance of high-power charging infrastructure in enabling long-range electric HGV operations and supporting the transition to zero-emission logistics.
Read the article on The Independent website.
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