ZenFreight moves ahead with new reset

ZenFreight is part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) Programme, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. The revised approach maintains the core vision of conducting parallel demonstrations with both battery-electric (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell (H2) trucks to accelerate the decarbonisation of HGVs.

Dynamon, a specialist in commercial fleet optimisation software, has assumed the role of project lead for ZenFreight. The consortium includes leading fleet operators DFDS, Eddie Stobart, Great Bear Distribution, Gregory Distribution, Maritime Transport and Wren Kitchens, along with academic partner Imperial College London, and truck manufacturers DAF Trucks, Daimler Trucks, Scania, and Volvo Trucks.

The ZenFreight project has been rescoped based on the introduction of 78 vehicles into operator fleets, comprising 62 BEV and 16 H2 trucks. Each fleet will take both BEV and at least two H2 trucks, which will be benchmarked against diesel equivalents.

Dr Angus Webb, Dynamon founder and CEO, said: “ZenFreight is once again moving ahead at pace. We have a strong vision, a clear purpose and a defined pathway forward to achieve our overarching goals. Our consortium members have fully embraced this reset, demonstrating unwavering commitment to driving meaningful change.”

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