The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) warns that a 200% increase from Network Rail on electricity charges to rail freight operators risks wrecking the industry while jacking up the use of diesel on both rail and road, thereby “making a nonsense of the Government's CO2 targets". Rail freight service provider Freightliner has already decided to temporarily replace electric services with diesel.

RMT: electricity price rise threatens intermodal and rail freight, encourages diesel use

Electric lorry developer Tevva has unveiled the first British-designed 7.5-tonne electric truck intended for mass production in the UK. It offers a range of  160 miles (250 km) running purely on electric batteries, and 310 miles (500 km) with the help of hydrogen fuel cells.

Tevva unveils 1st electric lorry designed for mass production in the UK

DPD Switzerland, Continental and Futuricum have set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered by an electric lorry without a recharging stop. The team reached a total of 1,099 kilometers in 23 hours — that’s just under 683 miles.

Electric rigid lorry secures Guinness World Record after going over 1,000km without recharging

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RMT: electricity price rise threatens intermodal and rail freight, encourages diesel use

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Electric rigid lorry secures Guinness World Record after going over 1,000km without recharging

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