ZENFreight: Accelerating the decarbonisation of HGVs

A UK government-backed national vision for zero-emission road freight.

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A National Vision for Zero-Emission Road Transport

The UK government initiative to accelerate zero-emission freight, showcasing the future of heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operations, promoting fleet electrification and hydrogen adoption.

Comprehensive Zero-Emission Infrastructure

ZENFreight is establishing a national network of depot-based electric charging and hydrogen refuelling stations across the UK. This includes shared depot infrastructure and public top-up facilities, providing fleets with flexible energy solutions to maximise operational efficiency.

DFDS electric HGV photographed as part of the ZENFreight zero-emission freight programme

Data-Driven Solutions for Optimised Fleet Performance

At the heart of ZENFreight is Dynamon’s ZERO software, which provides detailed vehicle performance simulations and data analytics. Partnered with Imperial College London, vehicle data analyses and reports compare performance against traditional diesel counterparts — so vehicles are optimally deployed, routes are effectively planned, and costs are minimised.

DFDS electric Volvo HGVs on Shetland roads in the ZENFreight programme

Objectives

  • Accelerate the decarbonisation of UK HGV fleets through the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme.
  • Deploy over 60 battery-electric (BEV) and 16 hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) HGVs across key routes and operational cycles.
  • Develop a shared depot infrastructure for BEV charging and hydrogen refuelling.
  • Provide data-driven insights through Dynamon’s ZERO planning software, optimising vehicle routes, infrastructure utilisation, and cost-efficiency.
  • Demonstrate the viability of zero-emission HGVs for long-distance and heavy-duty freight operations.
Electric heavy goods vehicle on the road supporting zero-emission freight operations

Our consortium members

Data Analysis & Research Partners

Technology and academic experts to manage data analysis, simulation, vehicle performance, and reporting of the trials:

  • Dynamon
  • Imperial College
  • Ricardo

Vehicle Manufacturers (OEMs)

Global truck manufacturers supplying electric and hydrogen-powered HGVs for the project:

  • Scania
  • DAF
  • Daimler Trucks
  • Volvo Trucks
  • MAN Trucks

Fleets

Leading logistics and transport companies responsible for procuring, deploying and testing zero-emission HGVs across various real-world scenarios:

  • Maritime Transport
  • DFDS Logistics services
  • Gregory distribution
  • WS Transportation
  • Russell Logistics

Additional members

Additional companies participate in the project indirectly through the consortium members above:

  • VEV
  • ENVEVO
  • Cleaner Group

Once eFREIGHT 2030 starts deploying charging locations, it will be incredibly easy to analyse, plan, and deploy our hopefully ever-growing BEV fleet with ZERO!

Chris Welch, Managing Director

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Advanced data analytics tools are driving change in the commercial transport sector. Talk to Dynamon about fleet electrification, hydrogen readiness and infrastructure planning.

Email hello@dynamon.co.uk or call +44 (0)2380 985 410.

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