date:Jun 20, 2023
to skyrocket. In the last week of May, they were 26% down on the July 2022 peak figures.
Good news for the turn to EVs
Over in the UK, electric HGVs will soon be cheaper to own and run than diesel vehicles. A study conducted by Element Energy by Transport Environment UK shows that battery electric trucks are already cheaper than diesel vehicles for some uses.
With sales of new sub-26 tonne HGVs ending in just 12 years, the study is welcome news for hauliers. For fleet owners looking to go el