The Government are investing £200 million in funding and rolling out 370 zero emissions trucks across the country.
XPO Logistics UK and Ireland HQ at Crick, Northamptonshire have achieved carbon neutrality six months ahead of schedule.
To support the UK in becoming being a world leader in zero emission vehicle technology, £89 million of funding has been jointly awarded by the Government and industry.
The UK National Clean Maritime Research Hub (UK-MaRes Hub) was launched last week at London Shipping Week.
Orkney is set to benefit from a £15m funding award which will see two electric vessels running routes in the county over a three-year trial period.