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CleanTechnica published a post titled “Pssst! Wanna See A Driverless Electric Truck?” The source summary says autonomous electric trucks are already operating along roads in Ohio and elsewhere in the US.
EV Realty announced a new Inland Empire site for its next electric semi truck charging hub, according to Electrek.
BYD says its Q3 battery-electric semi truck was the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the line at its truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province. The milestone indicates continued commercial EV output at the site.
GEODIS has placed a firm order for 110 battery-electric heavy-duty trucks for its French operations. The move adds zero-emission freight capacity and will rely on a charging network intended to support both urban and long-distance transport.
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast, with stations near Atlanta and Savannah. The rollout gives the Tesla Semi its first public charging corridor outside California.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger for use in Canada and the U.S. The order signals continued fleet electrification and is said to support long-term fuel and emissions reductions.
Tesla has filed a building permit for a dedicated Semi service center in Las Vegas. The filing is an early sign of the support network needed for the truck after volume production began two weeks ago.
Voltix has opened its first public fast-charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles in Vierzon, France. The site initially has four charging points rated at up to 1.5 MW each, with a planned expansion to eight points.
Renault Trucks’ Blainville-sur-Orne plant has reached 70 years of operation. The site is noted for keeping diesel and electric truck production together as electric demand matures.
NTRO and EV FireSafe have published a toolkit on electric truck fire safety. The source says electric truck fire safety is becoming an adoption issue, with perception of risk likely to slow fleets as much as the risk itself.
Switzerland will end the full exemption for emission-free trucks from the LSVA toll in 2031. Electric and hydrogen trucks will be integrated gradually, with high initial discounts, after both chambers of Parliament approved the reform.
SuperPanther has begun commercial operations of the eTopas 600 in Europe following the start of series production in Austria. The company says it is targeting around 100 deliveries in Europe by the end of 2026 and 1,000 in 2027.
Maritime Transport has added five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 electric tractor units through the eFREIGHT 2030 project. The move brings its electric fleet to 56 vehicles.
Geodis has placed an order for 110 heavy-duty battery-electric trucks for its European road transport operations. The vehicles are due by May 2027 and are expected to be used mainly in France, including urban and long-haul routes.
Arla Foods has expanded its battery-electric truck fleet with four additional DAF XD Electrics. The trucks will be used to deliver chilled dairy products in Denmark, supported by a new charging facility at the company’s Hobro depot.
Portuguese charge point operator REMO is expanding deployment of Kempower fast chargers across Iberia. The network is intended for public and depot charging for electric trucks, buses and passenger cars.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 all-electric box trucks from Harbinger in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million. The order is notable because it is described as a large commercial truck purchase and may reduce diesel costs.
SANY said it is expanding its European electric truck range with five battery-electric models shown at IAA Transportation 2026. The lineup covers long-haul, regional, construction and municipal applications.
FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty trucks from Harbinger. The vehicles are expected to replace conventional trucks in pickup and delivery operations across the United States and Canada, with deliveries due by the end of 2027.
Arcese and Cartiere del Garda have added five Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks to an electric fleet running between Riva del Garda and Arco in northern Italy. Together with one eActros 600 already in service, the trucks are said to fully replace diesel vehicles on this 24/7 operation.
Siemens and OMV are deploying the first SICHARGE FLEX high-power charging system at a new site in Kufstein, Austria, on the Brenner corridor. The installation is intended for electric trucks, buses and cars and adds high-power charging capacity along a key transit route.
Quantron, HyperView and Riyue Group have signed a strategic framework agreement for a project in Shaoxing, China, targeting deployment of 2,000 zero-emission trucks by 2030. The plan combines electric and autonomous vehicle technology, renewable energy infrastructure and an integrated as-a-service model.
FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger. The deployment is intended for operations in the United States and Canada.
European transport-sector businesses and organisations are urging the European Commission to maintain ambitious CO2 standards for trucks. The letter says this is needed to preserve policy stability as demand for electric heavy-duty vehicles grows.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 Harbinger electric trucks in a deal valued at more than $300 million. The order is intended to support fleet electrification, lower fuel costs and reduce emissions by 2027.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans from Harbinger, in a deal worth more than $300 million. The order is described as a record and is said to accelerate FedEx's fleet electrification efforts.
FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger, a move that could expand the company’s electric fleet. The order is reported as worth $300 million.
Arla Foods has added four DAF XD Electric trucks to its Danish refrigerated distribution fleet. The trucks are to be supported by a dedicated PACCAR Power Solutions charging facility in Hobro.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks said it is expanding its electric truck portfolio and focusing on specific use cases. The company also highlighted megawatt charging as important for the next stage of deployment.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from California startup Harbinger. The order adds to the company’s electric delivery fleet and indicates continued interest in vehicle electrification.
FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in a deal valued at US$300 million. The order adds to medium-duty electric vehicle adoption, with the commercial results to be tested in FedEx’s operations.
Gateway Fleets has placed a new order for 200 medium-duty electric box vans from Workhorse. The order expands an earlier purchase and suggests the operator is continuing its trial of commercial EVs.
Transport & Environment finds electric trucks are cheaper to run in key EU markets, according to the source title and summary. The finding is presented alongside truckmakers' push for a delay to EU CO2 targets.
Electrek reports that at least 11 Tesla Semi trucks bearing customer logos were seen outside Tesla’s new Nevada factory. The source says this is a clear sign the automaker plans to parade fleet customers at a Semi launch event, but it does not confirm timing beyond the publication date or provide further details about orders or deliveries.
The EU Commission says future CEF and AFIF support should be directed more toward charging infrastructure for e-trucks and buses. The move is meant to address high investment risks, cautious banks and rising charging demand on key freight routes.
ASKO and ABB E-mobility are expanding their collaboration on heavy-duty transport electrification. The new contract covers operation, maintenance and support for charging infrastructure serving ASKO’s growing e-truck fleet.
Scania said it completed its first Megawatt Charging System session in Italy with a 40 R electric truck. The session highlights charging infrastructure on the Brenner corridor and the potential for faster long-distance electric truck charging.
ABB E-mobility will operate, maintain and support ASKO’s electric truck charging infrastructure in Norway. The agreement covers a network that already includes more than 60 high-power chargers across seven cities, which have delivered over 20 GWh since 2019.
CleanTechnica summarizes a new total cost of ownership analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) covering major truck markets in the EU.
A new analysis says electric trucks deliver a lower total cost of ownership than diesel in six of nine major EU markets. The finding matters because those markets account for 46% of new heavy truck sales in the EU.
Sinotruk is preparing to enter the European market with electric and diesel trucks after showing European-oriented models at IAA Transportation 2026. The company says initial small-batch deliveries are expected in early 2027, with support services and possible European assembly still being developed.
Kögel has introduced two semi-trailer variants aimed at improving payload: one optimized for electric tractors and one designed to reduce trailer weight. The changes are intended to support heavier e-trucks and increase available cargo capacity.
Professional truck driver and content creator Tobias Wagner, known as Elektrotrucker, has begun a round-the-world tour in a Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck. He says he aims to be the first person to circumnavigate the globe with a long-haul electric truck within one year.
Tesla has been chosen as the primary supplier for an initial order of 2,500 battery-electric Class 8 trucks in the United States. The deal, organised by the ZET SCALE coalition, is intended to pool freight demand and lower procurement costs for large-scale electric truck deployment.
A new ICCT and Fraunhofer ISI study says electric trucks could need about 100 TWh of charging energy annually across Europe by 2035 under a moderate electrification scenario. The finding matters because it points to heavy demand at depots and along major freight corridors and logistics hubs.
Chery Commercial Vehicle presented its Phoenix heavy-duty trucks in Europe under the C&C Trucks brand. The lineup includes a battery-electric version and a range-extender version, both linked to a mobile battery-swapping system.
Tesla has won an order for 2,500 Semi electric trucks as part of a 10,000-truck ZET SCALE initiative. The order adds to U.S. electric trucking deployment efforts, though the source does not provide delivery timing or other terms.
Tesla said it has started high-volume production of the Tesla Semi at a dedicated factory in Nevada. The company says the plant can build 50,000 electric trucks per year, which may allow deliveries to begin now after earlier schedule delays.
Shipping fleet JUNA said it has deployed its 110th Scania electric semi truck. The source also says the fleet has more than 100 Scania electric semi trucks in use.