DPD begins on-the-road tests of electric HGV

MAN Truck & Bus UK and DPD Kick Off e-Truck Road Trials

MAN Truck & Bus UK is launching a series of e-Truck road trials in partnership with DPD, marking a significant step forward in sustainable freight transport.The post MAN Truck & Bus UK and DPD Kick Off e-Truck Road Trials appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

DPD begins eHGV trials in the UK with MAN's eTGX truck

Delivery firm DPD’s UK arm has kicked off trials for adding fully-electric trucks to its transportation fleet, as it looks to further decarbonise its delivery operations and become net zero by 2040. DPD has partnered with MAN Truck & Bus UK for the trial, with a fully-electric MAN eTGX truck with a range of up to 800 kilometres being used as the test vehicle. Whilst DPD has already made significant efforts to electrify its home delivery electric…

MAN and DPD begin UK e-Truck road trials

MAN has launched a series of e-Truck road trials in partnership with DPD, using its eTGX tractor unit, which has a range of up to 800km and an ultra-fast charging capacity of up to 750kW. Based at DPD’s Hinckley Hub 4, the eTGX will undergo a comprehensive induction and driver training program before hitting the road for real-world operational testing, towing a standard trailer on a dedicated DPD route. Beyond the initial trials, MAN and DPD are…

DPD begin road testing electric HGVs

Parcel delivery company DPD  is conducting electric HGV road trials with MAN, with a view to introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year. DPD is running road trials with the MAN eTGX which has a range of up to 800 kms and a charging capacity of up to 750 kW. The truck will be based at one of DPD’s hubs in Hinckley. After a full induction and driver training is completed it will be assigned to a DPD route for operational testing, towin…

DPD starts e-HGV trials with MAN

Parcel delivery company DPD has announced it has begun trialling electric HGVs (e-HGVs) on the road in partnership with vehicle manufacturer MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year. The trials will use the MAN eTGX and be based at DPD’s Hinckley hub 4, where the tractor will be assigned to a route for operational testing, towing a standard trailer. DPD is also working with MAN to develop a configuration capabl…

Denton Fire Department Unveils Texas' First Electric Fire Truck

DENTON, TX, Apr. 4, 2025 – The Denton Fire Department (DFD) is set to make history with the introduction of Texas’ first electric fire truck, underscoring the City of Denton’s dedication to advancing innovation and sustainability in emergency services. To commemorate this groundbreaking development, the DFD will host a ceremonial event at 4 p.m. on […] The post Denton Fire Department Unveils Texas’ First Electric Fire Truck appeared first on Voi…