Evolve Haulage backs next phase of growth with Renault
October 16, 2026
As the inflationary pressures on business costs continue to soar, Logistics UK has called on Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi MP to take decisive action to protect the nation’s supply chain and prevent price rises in all sectors with the immediate introduction of a 6p per litre reduction in fuel duty.
Road freight operators looking to decarbonise the heavier end of their fleet now have another option open to them – the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported HGV to be manufactured, designed and produced in the UK.
Operators, drivers and other sector professionals made a bee-line for the Mercedes-Benz Trucks presentation at the inaugural Road Transport Expo (RTX), where the fully electric eActros and new FUSO Canter were being shown for the first time in Britain.
DAF and Mercedes-Benz have already confirmed what will be amongst their new vehicles on display at the upcoming IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover and released two teaser images of the new trucks.
DAF Trucks’ New Generation DAF range – comprising XF, XG and XG+ models – is being shown in full at the first Road Transport Expo (RTX) at NAEC Stoneleigh.
The battery-electric eActros LongHaul long-distance truck will be Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ trade show highlight at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover.
The government is looking at trialling longer heavier vehicles (LHVs) of up to 25.25m in length and 60 tonnes gross vehicle weight and is on the hunt for operators interested in taking part in the trial.
Scania has announced details of the 45 R and 45 S, its zero-tailpipe-emission regional haul trucks.
Refrigerant performance evaluation shows Carrier Transicold’s sustainable technology can reduce fleet carbon emissions by nearly half
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks is systematically pressing ahead with the introduction of additional battery-electric models for this and coming years.
