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Project JOLT trials prompt three UK hauliers to invest in electric trucks

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Project JOLT trials prompt three UK hauliers to invest in electric trucks

Three UK hauliers are investing in eHGVs after taking part in Project JOLT, a research programme examining the economic and operational viability of electric trucks in commercial freight operations. DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express are all acquiring new vehicles following the trials.

Led by Professor David Cebon and the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF), Project JOLT brings together two universities, 15 fleet operators, and five truck manufacturers – as well as three organisations offering project management and software support. It aims to research factors affecting electric HGV performance, including battery efficiency and vehicle range.

One key finding from the project is that operators could save around £0.21/km in fuel costs by switching from diesel to electric trucks (based on current fuel prices). The trials also helped hauliers identify which routes and payloads are suitable for BEVs.

Following their participation in JOLT, DP World, Howard Tenens and Port Express are now set to acquire new vehicles following these trials – which enabled them to assess range, payload capacity, and running costs on their own routes. DP World’s logistics division is making the largest investment, having acquired two MAN eTGX electric tractor units and ordered a further eight. The vehicles will join three electric trucks already operating from its Bicester depot. Once all ten new trucks are in service, electric vehicles will account for 13 of the site’s 37-strong fleet. Of the 11 destinations served from Bicester, seven are within range of MAN trucks.

Howard Tenens has also selected MAN vehicles, having ordered an eTGX tractor unit and an eTGS rigid truck.


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