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DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express acquire electric HGVs following Project JOLT trials
Three UK hauliers, DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express, are acquiring new electric trucks after taking part in Project JOLT, a joint venture between academia and industry testing the economic viability of electric HGVs. The project involves 2 universities, 15 fleet operators, 5 truck manufacturers and 3 enablers, with the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight led by Professor David Cebon producing evidence on what affects battery performance and range. HGVs account for 6% of UK greenhouse gas emissions, and the Government has committed to phasing out diesel HGV sales by 2040.
Why it matters
Hauliers are moving from range and payload testing to securing eHGVs through contract hire, which signals real depot charging demand ahead. CPOs and installers should note that the JOLT evidence base may also inform the policy options the Government pursues for the 2040 phase out.