Scotland's HGV EV infrastructure hot spots identified

Commissioned by Transport Scotland, the new report, ‘Towards Zero Emission HGV Infrastructure in Scotland’ demonstrates that the transition to zero emission road freight can be accelerated and supported by investing in electric vehicle and hydrogen infrastructure at both fleet depots and critical locations along the A9, A90 and M74.

More journey data is needed from HGV fleets to continue building this picture of freight charging needs in Scotland and the researchers are inviting operators to provide this. An updated report will be published in 2025 once more data has been gathered.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said: “I’m grateful to Professor Phil Greening and the team at the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight for taking forward this important research, commissioned by the Scottish Government, which shows where investment in infrastructure to support zero emission heavy goods vehicles will be required.

“This signals to private charge point companies and electrical Distribution Network Operators where focussed investment can bring improvements for the areas that need it most.

“This is all part of the Scottish Government’s wider work on the Heavy Goods Vehicle Decarbonisation Pathway for Scotland, which is our plan to help the HGV industry in Scotland to transition to zero emission trucks – improving air quality and protecting the climate, while supporting sustainable economic growth.”

Logistics UK's Deputy Policy Director, Michelle Gardner said: "On the journey to net zero, refuelling and recharging infrastructure development will be critical to support operators' switch to alternatively fuelled HGVs.

"This new report is a welcome step is planning where investment should be made to help decarbonise commercial vehicles in Scotland.”

Published On: 03/10/2024 13:40:00

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