'A major milestone': Royal Mail revs up first electric HGVs

James Murray
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Royal Mail's new electric HGV / Credit: Royal Mail
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Royal Mail's new electric HGV / Credit: Royal Mail

Company debuts first zero emission HGV fleet at its Midlands and North West Parcel Hubs

Royal Mail has become the latest major company to deploy electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs), today announcing it has rolled out eight zero emission trucks at its Midlands and North West Parcel Hubs....

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