Battery-electric or fuel-cell heavy commercial vehicles; exclude light and medium commercial vehicles.
Pan-Good Power scales axial-flux motor production in China
Pan-Good Power has started large-scale production of axial-flux electric motors in Zhejiang, with five automated lines capable of producing 300,000 units annually. The motors are being deployed in electric heavy-duty trucks and exported to more than 30 countries.
Toyota to become equal owner of cellcentric with Volvo and Daimler Truck
Toyota will acquire a one-third stake in cellcentric, making it an equal shareholder alongside Volvo Group and Daimler Truck. The partners aim to expand hydrogen fuel-cell production and technology for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, subject to regulatory approval.
Tesla targets self-driving capability for Semi trucks by early 2027
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says autonomous-driving capability will be working on the battery-electric Semi by late 2026 or early 2027. Sensor-equipped trucks have been undergoing public-road testing in California ahead of planned self-driving deliveries.
WTC Group orders Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV terminal tractor
WTC Group has ordered a Kalmar Ottawa T2 EV electric terminal tractor through the iMHZEV grant programme. The vehicle retains the diesel model’s cab controls, enabling operators to switch without additional training.
Einride to acquire Flipturn and expand heavy-duty EV charging network
Einride will acquire charging and energy-management software company Flipturn for $38.4 million in stock. The deal adds more than 250MW of charging capacity and strengthens Einride’s integrated software and charging offering for electric heavy-duty freight.
Australia Post to expand electric delivery fleet with A$40.5m grant
Australia Post will use a A$40.5 million federal grant to expand its electric delivery fleet, including vans, rigid trucks and prime movers. The investment will also fund depot chargepoints and electrical upgrades, with the rollout expected to cut diesel use by about one million litres annually.
Volvo Australia urges diversified energy strategy for heavy-vehicle fleets
Volvo Group Australia says recent diesel disruption highlights the need for diversified heavy-vehicle energy strategies. It supports HVO as a drop-in alternative and says battery-electric trucks are already commercially viable in suitable Australian fleet applications.
Tesla opens first 1.2MW Megacharger station for Semi electric trucks
Tesla has opened its first Megacharger station in Bloomington, California, with six drive-through stalls capable of delivering up to 1.2MW each for Semi electric trucks. The company says the network will initially focus on major routes and depots.
Battery-electric trucks require new maintenance, safety and training regimes
Battery-electric trucks reduce combustion-related maintenance but introduce high-voltage safety, electrical diagnostics, thermal-management and battery-health requirements. NACFE says fleets need vehicle-specific training, specialist tools, OEM data and formal workshop procedures.
Victorian government launches electric heavy vehicle trial
The Victorian government has launched the $1.5 million Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial, which has enabled freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles, charging infrastructure, driver training and maintenance at no cost to participants apart from charging.
Janus Electric secures $45m in US conversion contracts
Janus Electric has secured approximately $45 million of contracts from four California fleets, has increased its North American diesel-to-electric conversion order book to 112 units, and has outlined plans to scale production and deliver vehicles from late 2026.
Janus Electric grows diesel-to-electric conversion orders
Janus Electric has expanded its North American order book to 45 diesel-to-electric conversions, secured an A$10 million follow-on order from Ability Tri-Modal and has commenced a Canadian commercial phase comprising five conversions and 15 batteries.
Zenobē delivers first electric prime mover in Australia
Zenobē has delivered its first electric prime mover to Winning Group under an EVaaS contract and has financed and leased a Mercedes‑Benz eActros 300, with charging infrastructure installed at Kemps Creek.
Fremantle port trials electric terminal trucks
Patrick Terminals has replaced half its diesel truck fleet at Fremantle with nine electric tractors after a $7 million trial that has reduced scope-one emissions by 15 per cent, lowered energy and maintenance costs and attracted ARENA co-funding.
Volvo adds VNL and VNR Electric trucks to American Truck Simulator
Volvo Trucks North America has added the VNL and VNR Electric to American Truck Simulator. The VNR Electric is the game’s first battery-electric Class 8 truck, giving players a virtual experience of Volvo’s latest heavy-duty models.
Fernfahrer Test Drive showcases heavy electric trucks in Kirchberg
The 2026 Fernfahrer Test Drive in Kirchberg gave fleet operators and transport professionals the chance to drive and compare heavy trucks, including MAN’s electric eTGX, under real-world conditions.
Woolworths to lease 148 electric delivery trucks
Woolworths has agreed to lease 148 electric delivery trucks from Zenobē, supported by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation, and has commenced deliveries with a progressive rollout scheduled through 2026, indicating a move from pilot projects to larger-scale commercial deployment.
Renault Trucks unveils 2027 T High and electric range
Renault Trucks has presented new diesel and electric models at IAA 2026, including the 2027 T High with the DE13 R engine and E-Tech long-haul trucks, and has showcased expanded electric and light commercial offerings.
Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus unveiled
Volgren and Volvo have unveiled Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus in Perth. Two 18-metre BZL Electric Articulated buses will be tested before entering Transperth service around August.
Renault Trucks launches E-Tech T electric tractor range
Renault Trucks has launched the E-Tech T electric tractor range with up to 660 km single-charge range and has reported that 80–90% of daily missions can be completed based on analysis of its connected fleet data.
BHP and Rio Tinto trial battery-electric haul trucks
BHP and Rio Tinto have begun trials of two Caterpillar Cat 793 XE battery-electric haul trucks at BHP's Jimblebar mine, and the trials have produced operational data to assess dynamic in-motion charging and scalability for large-scale deployment.
Tesla Semi spotted undergoing autonomous-driving validation in California
A Tesla Semi electric heavy truck has been photographed on California public roads fitted with additional sensors and ground-truthing equipment, apparently for autonomous-driving system validation ahead of future self-driving deliveries.
Zenobē secures $400m platform to finance electric fleets in Australia and NZ
Zenobē has secured A$400m from global banks to establish an integrated financing platform for heavy-vehicle electrification in Australia and New Zealand, covering depot infrastructure, vehicle and battery leasing, replacements and fleet operations.
CATL and Octopus Energy to build electric-truck battery-swap network
CATL and Octopus Energy will launch a battery-swapping network for electric trucks, starting in the UK next year and expanding to more than 30 hubs across Europe by 2035. The venture aims to support more than 300,000 trucks and reduce charging downtime.
Zijin builds electric haul trucks with swappable batteries
Zijin Mining has deployed about 300 self-built LK220E electric haul trucks with swappable 776 kWh batteries, has trialled fast-charge and automated swapping systems, and has reported reduced energy use and high operational uptime at several mine sites.
FAW Jiefang tests sodium-ion battery in heavy-duty truck
FAW Jiefang has completed testing of a heavy-duty truck with a 339 kWh sodium-ion battery, which has retained over 90% usable capacity at −40°C and has supported full charging in 20–25 minutes while exceeding 8,000 fast-charge cycles.
Electric-truck adoption depends on infrastructure and operating conditions
Executives at the 2026 IAA Media Summit said electric trucks are commercially ready in some applications, but deployment depends on reliable charging and supporting infrastructure. South Africa’s long routes, energy insecurity and uneven infrastructure present particular challenges.
China targets 40% new-energy heavy truck share by 2030
Chinese authorities have released an implementation plan targeting 40% market penetration of new-energy heavy-duty trucks by 2030, with a fleet of over 1.6 million units; it has outlined 3,000-plus charging and swapping stations and financial support to aid deployment.
Windrose gains Australian approval for electric heavy truck
Windrose has secured Australian road-vehicle type approval for its E700 electric prime mover, clearing a key regulatory step before sales. The 49-tonne truck is being trialled by New Energy Transport, which plans to deploy 20 electric prime movers in New South Wales.
Australian freight start-up to deploy 20 electric prime movers
New Energy Transport has announced plans to deploy 20 electric prime movers and six mobile ultra-fast chargers, after securing $5 million in equity; it has targeted operations before year-end and a Wilton charging hub has been planned for later completion.
Tesla seeks European customers for mass-produced Semi electric truck
Tesla is hiring a business development manager in Munich to build European customer relationships and expand Semi deployments. The heavy electric truck is now in high-volume production in Nevada, with charging and fleet-operation data supporting its international expansion.
EU endorses zero-emission truck charging roadmaps
EU ministers have endorsed two roadmaps under the Clean Transport Corridor Initiative and have identified priority infrastructure and investment needs for zero-emission truck charging along the Scandinavian–Mediterranean and North Sea–Baltic TEN-T corridors; the Commission has published updated project mapping.
NSW seeks projects for heavy EV charging and fuel security
The New South Wales government has opened an EoI for projects over A$100 million and has sought proposals that have addressed fuel security, including renewable fuels and heavy electric-vehicle charging hubs, to lessen diesel reliance and strengthen resilience.
Dongfeng 400 kW fuel-cell stack passes 10,000-hour test
Dongfeng has reported its 400 kW fuel‑cell stack has completed a 10,000‑hour durability validation under national standards and the company has deployed over 9,200 hydrogen vehicles, while China’s fuel‑cell fleet has surpassed 20,000 units.
Heavy-duty fleets share lessons on alternative-fuel adoption
Heavy-duty fleets share lessons on adopting alternative fuels and zero-emission trucks, urging operators to match technology to routes, involve utilities early, pilot deployments and plan for long-term infrastructure, maintenance and training needs.
Kempower launches flexible CCS and megawatt charger for heavy-duty fleets
Kempower has launched the Mega Satellite Flex, a dispenser supporting CCS charging up to 560kW and MCS charging up to 1.2MW. The system is designed to support the transition to megawatt charging for heavy-duty fleets and will go on sale in North America and Europe in July.
Horizon Motor unveils Class 8 electric tractor
Horizon Motor has unveiled a Class 8 electric tractor with a two-seat half-sleeper cab, 350-mile range and dual-plug CCS1 charging; its first production unit has been allocated to a California fleet for real-world testing.
Night-time curfews hinder electric heavy-truck adoption
Regulatory curfews and inconsistent access rules have constrained Australia’s adoption of heavy-duty electric trucks, limiting potential cost savings, emission reductions and operational efficiencies, the Electric Vehicle Council’s ELECTruck report has found.
Scania launches under-cab battery module for trucks
Scania has begun global sales of an under‑cab battery module that has been designed to free bodywork space, and has been offered with a 400 kWh option to balance range and payload while complying with EU weight limits.
California bill would require electric-truck price transparency
California Senate Bill 1213 would tie state incentives for zero- and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to manufacturers publicly disclosing their prices.
Blacktown City Council unveils electric beavertail truck
Blacktown City Council has unveiled a custom-built 27-tonne electric beavertail truck to replace two diesel trucks and two trailers, with a 270-kilometre range, 10–14 tonne payload and depot charging supplied by 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Sigma develops multi-speed transmissions for heavy electric vehicles
Sigma Powertrain is developing multi-speed electric transmissions for heavy and vocational vehicles, claiming 10–15% efficiency gains, improved gradeability and the potential to reduce motor and battery-pack size.
California launches $1bn electric truck rebate programme
The California Air Resources Board has announced a $1bn rebate programme for electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks, has opened retailer enrolment and has allocated $250m for 2024, and has projected about $1bn through 2030.
Fortescue fits out 240-tonne electric haul truck
Fortescue has fitted out a 240-tonne battery electric haul truck and has commenced commissioning of a 6 MW fast charger, and has outlined plans to deploy over 300 electric haul trucks and a renewable-powered green grid in the Pilbara.
Einride to test autonomous electric trucks in Ohio
Einride has announced plans to test SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks on public roads and EASE Logistics property in Ohio, under the Truck Automation Corridor Project, to evaluate impacts on operations, safety and freight efficiency.
NORHyWAY develops hydrogen transport corridor and integrated green-hydrogen network
The €963m NORHyWAY project will scale green hydrogen across Norway, including a Trondheim–Oslo heavy-truck corridor with 700-bar refuelling stations and additional hydrogen-powered Scania trucks. It targets wider European replication by 2030.
Shell launches DC charging system for heavy-duty fleets
Shell has introduced the Recharge PowerPack 500, a liquid-cooled DC charger for European heavy-duty fleets, and has offered scalable output to 500 kW along with charge-point management, maintenance and fleet payment services.
