Gridlock on the Road to eHGVs?

The UK's ambitious plans for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) could be stalled by a surprising culprit - the power grid. That's according to a new report from Connected Energy which raises concerns that many existing electrical connections simply can't handle the high-powered chargers needed as we electrify more and more trucks.

Whilst HGVs only make up a small portion of vehicles on the road, they are major polluters so there is a real focus in finding a solution to keep clean trucks rolling. The only question is; will grid constraints put the brakes on progress?

We all know that electrifying heavy-duty transportation is undoubtedly complex. However, it's encouraging to see industry leaders (& seemingly Government) tackling the challenge head-on. Companies like Milence and the recently launched Relode, which is building a UK-wide network of gigawatt-scale power parks, certainly do offer hope. These efforts can meet the rising demand for electricity and support critical industries in confidently electrifying and decarbonising.

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