News / UK funding for electric trucks may help bypass supply chain short-circuits

Freight vehicle manufacturers developing zero-emission technology face struggles in supply chains themselves heavily reliant on fast-changing vehicle technology.  

Ironic – given that the UK government has just announced a huge investment package for the electric truck sector. 

Following the collapse of both battery manufacturer Proterra and electric truck manufacturer Volta, questions have been raised about how new players in this emerging industry can survive. 

Christopher de Saxe, head of sustainability at digital freight provider Zeus Labs, which focuses cutting emissions for shippers, ...