TUAL, a pioneering leader in electric commercial-vehicle charging solutions, is thrilled to announce it has secured a share of the £14 million in joint government and industry funding to drive innovation in the freight sector with the Department for Transport. This funding will back a cutting-edge project in collaboration with Wincanton, a key supply chain solutions provider, aimed at trialling high-performance powerbanks for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs).
The funding forms part of the third round of the Department for Transport’s Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Programme delivered by Connected Places Catapult, a £7 million initiative spanning three years. The programme is designed to bolster the freight sector’s efficiency by fostering the deployment of advanced technologies such as swappable powerbanks, AI and automation to improve goods transportation across rail, road, and sea.
Philip Clarke, Founder and CEO of TUAL, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Department for Transport, Connected Places Catapult and Wincanton on this forward-thinking project to trial our high-performance powerbanks for electric trucks. The funding we’ve received from the Department for Transport’s Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator Programme expedites the development of our cutting-edge solution, enabling us to extend the range and operational capabilities of eHGVs while introducing new efficiencies to fleet management.
“Our collaboration with Wincanton will play an important role in showcasing the transformational potential of our swappable powerbank technology for the logistics sector, and we’re excited to be a part of taking eHGV capabilities to new heights.”
This groundbreaking project is expected to bring significant advantages to the freight industry, helping to curb carbon emissions and increase the operational efficiency of electric lorries by addressing range limitations and charging challenges. Wincanton, as one of the UK’s leading supply chain partners, plays a pivotal role in this effort, trusted by many of the UK’s most renowned brands and public bodies.
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