Latest Electric Truck & Trucking News

The manufacturer is teaming up with a streaming service to unveil the Sierra EV and five more ’curated products.’ [full story]

EV startup Canoo this week confirmed fleet-management company Zeeba has ordered at least 3,000 of its electric vans. The latter company has signed an agreement for 5,450 vehicles, with an initial bind... [full story]

Bollinger Motors (now a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive) has teamed up with truck body and trailer manufacturer Wabash to develop a refrigerated truck body on an electric chassis.Wabash has developed ... [full story]

Electric school buses are rolling out across the United States as school districts look to keep their students and the communities they work in safe and free of harmful emissions. In a significant mil... [full story]

Electric buses are an upgrade over their gas-powered counterparts in every single way. New technology and software solutions are unlocking the potential behind these zero-emission heavy-duty EVs.The m... [full story]

Amazon announced that it will spend €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe over the next five years, according to Reuters. more…The post Amazon will spend €1 billion on electric vans and... [full story]

They are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually. [full story]

Rivian is recalling its R1T and R1S electric trucks, as well as its EDV electric vans, over a potentially loose fastener that might lead to a loss of control. The California-based automaker emphasizes... [full story]

India is vastly improving its public transportation offerings with 5,000 new electric buses deployed nationally.Switch Mobility and Chalo (India’s most prominent transport tech company) are partnering... [full story]

Pride Group Enterprises, a North American logistics operator, has ordered 250 heavy-duty electric trucks from Daimler Truck’s Freightliner brand. The order includes 200 eCascadia and 50 eM2s trucks. D... [full story]

Tesla’s long-delayed semi-truck has started production, and the company will begin making deliveries as soon as December 1st, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter. When the automaker unveiled the Tesla ... [full story]

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is starting Tesla Semi production and that Pepsi is going to get the first electric trucks starting December 1. more…The post Tesla Semi production starts; Pepsi to get ... [full story]

Amazon has announced that it will purchase 20 electric semi-trucks from Volvo Trucks to be used in its German delivery network.Volvo Trucks has been producing electric semis since 2019, and they are c... [full story]

Amazon is ordering 20 electric trucks from Volvo as part of its electrification effort for its large delivery and supply chain fleet. more…The post Amazon orders 20 electric trucks from Volvo appeared... [full story]

A Georgia judge has rejected a proposed tax break for Rivian the automaker would have received as part of a deal to build a new factory in the state, the Associated Press reported Friday. Morgan Count... [full story]

When it comes to trucks, few automakers do it better than Ford. The company is now carrying that status as the auto industry shifts to electric vehicles. If you’re shopping for your next pickup, check... [full story]

The EPA’s ’Clean Bus Program” will be spending $1 billion in the 2023 fiscal year to help schools buy electric buses and other cleaner alternatives.The EPA is one of numerous agencies working on upgra... [full story]

The states of California and New Jersey offer voucher programs to help fleet operators purchase commercial EVs (the HVIP and ZIP programs, respectively). GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP), a manuf... [full story]

EV startup Arrival has completed a huge step in bringing its first commercial EV into production, particularly in the way its flagship Van is being assembled. Arrival has successfully built its first ... [full story]

Ohio-based Lordstown Motors announced Thursday that it has started production of ’commercially saleable” examples of its fleet-only Endurance electric pickup truck. There’s a reason the company isn’t ... [full story]

Volvo Trucks currently offers six electric truck models, and it recently began series production of a trio of heavy-duty e-trucks: the long-haul FH; the medium-haul FM; and the FMX for construction ap... [full story]

Several Tesla Semi electric trucks have been spotted being shipped around the country ahead of the long-awaited start of deliveries. more…The post Tesla Semi electric trucks spotted being shipped arou... [full story]

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It will be launched in the next few years. [full story]

German startup Sono Motors plans to launch the Sion solar-assisted electric car, but it’s also looking at commercial-vehicle applications for its solar tech. Sono demonstrated several such upfits at t... [full story]

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a concept all-electric semi-truck.While much of the world is looking to electrify transport, electric semi-trucks lag behind consumer options. Most semi-trucks in every majo... [full story]

The Rivian R1T appears to be a compelling EV in nearly every way, but is it practical to own? [full story]

Renault launches its third electric van, the Trafic E-Tech, filling a gap in the E-Tech range between Kangoo and Master [full story]

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has unveiled its longest-range electric truck yet at IAA this weekend: the eActros LongHaul. more…The post Mercedes-Benz unveils its longest-range electric truck yet: eActros Long... [full story]

Duke Energy is planning a new demand response pilot in the Duke Energy Carolinas service area. Under the program, which is expected to launch in 2023, customers who lease an eligible EV, including the... [full story]

Volvo Trucks has announced that they have begun production of their all-electric semi-trucks.According to a press release from the company, Volvo Trucks is beginning production of their all-electric h... [full story]

Filed under: Green,Detroit Auto Show,Commercial Vehicles,Electric Continue reading Harbinger reveals medium-duty electric truck chassis at Detroit Auto ShowHarbinger reveals medium-duty electric... [full story]

Three new models - FH Electric, FM Electric and FMX Electric - already noted around 1,000 orders. [full story]

Volvo Trucks hit another milestone Wednesday, as the heavy-duty truck maker announced its massive 44-ton electric trucks are hitting the production line. With the addition of three of its heaviest ele... [full story]

We’ve waited a long time for this one. The Volkswagen ID.Buzz was unveiled way back in 2017. Now it’s here and ready to drive. Except it’s not exactly ’here.” It’ll launch in Europe this year and make... [full story]

As we head into the weekend, here are some top EV stories to share with family and friends. [full story]

It’s powered by LFP batteries and has a range of up to 280 km (174 miles). [full story]

Mullen Automotive on Thursday announced acquisition of a majority stake in Bollinger Motors, reviving plans to bring the latter’s B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup truck into production. Founded ... [full story]

This alliance is expected to result in the launch of two electric vans, as well as a new production facility in Europe. [full story]

The move will see EV-maker Rivian and Mercedes co-produce large electric vans [full story]