Scania is introducing Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) lorries that can be fitted with different powertrain and charging options. The models can provide various applications such as refrigerated transports, concrete mixers and regional distribution, the Swedish manufacturer recently announced.

Scania presents new generation of hybrid HGVs

Top Delivery Services (TDS), Ikea's logistics service provider in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has purchased 10 BYD ETM6 electric lorries.

Ikea logistics provider switches to electric lorries

“Battery electric long-haul trucks operating in the United Kingdom will reach total cost of ownership parity with diesel trucks by the middle of the decade without any policy intervention,” concludes the International Council on Clean Transport (ICCT) in its latest report. However, as electricity prices in the UK are among the highest in Europe, the organisation has urged the UK Government to cut down levies and surcharges so the gap between the cost of electric and diesel HGVs can be closed earlier.

Scania presents new generation of hybrid HGVs

Ikea logistics provider switches to electric lorries

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