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Geotab has released updated findings from its third major study on EV battery degradation. The analysis draws on more than 22,700 electric vehicles across 21 makes and models, spanning several years of aggregated telematics information. The verdict: modern batteries remain robust, but charging behavior has emerged as the dominant factor in how quickly they age. […]
Partnership targets key U.S. corridors with first locations opening in summer 2026
Incentive mirrors passenger EV success as industry hits inflection point
Event expands focus on digital technologies alongside zero-emission vehicles
Purchase comes amid growing Tesla Semi buzz
Indiana test road delivers 190 Kilowatts to a prototype Cummins class 8 electric vehicle at 65 MPH
PACCAR subsidiaries target delivery, vocational fleets with zero-emission 536EV, T280E and more
California pilot delivers 500-mile Range, cuts emissions by 50 metric tons yearly
Neo-carrier model seeks to combine technology, capital and operations to electrify and digitize European freight at scale
Michigan EV truck maker ceases operations, leaving parent company Bollinger Innovations’ future uncertain
Electric vehicle maker plans to deliver the EV chassis to FedEx by the end of 2025
A newly released report by ChargerHelp! shows that while 64% of Americans now live within two miles of an electric vehicle charging station, nearly one-third of charging attempts fail. Despite charging infrastructure showing 98.7% to 99% uptime rates, only 71% of charging attempts actually succeed, according to the 2025 EV Charging Reliability Report. The report […]
Greenlane’s “Charge On Us” program, partnered with Velocity Truck Centers, eases EV truck sales by offering $500 charging credits and a six-month Edge platform subscription. The initiative addresses infrastructure barriers, enabling pilot projects without delays, as Greenlane expands its network with new facilities in California and Arizona.
EV Realty has secured $75 million in growth equity from NGP to expand its commercial fleet charging hubs. The company broke ground on its San Bernardino, Calif., site, set to become the nation’s largest grid-connected hub with 76 fast-charging stalls serving more than 200 Class 8 trucks daily.
Uber Freight launches Dedicated EV Fleet Accelerator Program with Tesla, aimed at driving wider electric truck adoption.
Orange EV and OptiGrid on Monday unveiled the Orange Juicer, a battery-integrated DC fast charger designed to eliminate the primary obstacles preventing rapid fleet electrification: lengthy utility upgrade delays and prohibitive infrastructure costs. The announcement came during the IANA Intermodal EXPO 2025 in Long Beach, Calif., on Sept. 15. The Orange Juicer, an eight-foot-tall certified […]
Nikola Corporation has agreed to a liquidation plan that includes an $83 million settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Cross-border industry leaders urge for more investment in cleaner freight technologies.
Prologis Mobility and EV Realty are collaborating to increase electric truck charging capabilities across California.
Workhorse Group merges with Motiv, becoming a leading OEM for medium-duty electric trucks in North America.
Greenlane is establishing a second EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10, anchored by its Colton flagship site, to support electric trucks and reduce range concerns.
Nevoya, a San Francisco-based all-electric trucking company, has secured $9.3 million in seed funding led by Lowercarbon Capital. The investment positions the firm to redefine logistics via AI and automation, proving zero-emissions trucking can outperform diesel operations environmentally and economically.
Daimler Truck AG is pivoting to Europe for zero-emission vehicle growth under its “Stronger 2030” strategy, citing favorable regulations and incentives over U.S. uncertainties. Mercedes-Benz Trucks aims for 25,000 ZEV unit sales by 2030
A panel at a WEX forum sees EV technology as moving ahead rapidly despite the loss of U.S. government support.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance recently announced its first-ever incentive program for zero-emission truck and charging deployment in the Puget Sound region. Zeem Solutions was selected as the subrecipient of the program after a competitive bidding process.
WattEV recently broke ground on its sixth heavy-duty electric truck charging depot in California at the Port of Oakland
An electric Tesla semi recently piloted by ArcBest performed comparably to its diesel counterparts, the company announced Wednesday.
Testing that is part of the growing partnership between Windrose and Terawatt includes demonstrating Windrose’s dual guan charging capabilities, which deliver over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers from Delta Electronics.
The Windrose EV tractor touts a 420-mile range. Phoenix-based JoyRide Logistics will operate the trucks.
OEMs Peterbilt and Kenworth recently announced the release of a broad range of zero-emission vehicles at ACT Expo. Kalmar and Forterra have announced an autonomous terminal tractor.
Kenworth recently announced a major update to its electric vehicle lineup at ACT Expo in Anaheim, California.
Prologis said Thursday that a new electric vehicle charging platform will let users circumvent utility connectivity issues in markets where infrastructure is lagging.
Tesla had revenue of $19.3 billion and earnings of 27 cents per share in the first quarter.
Trevor Milton, founder and former executive chairman and CEO of Nikola Corp., was issued a full pardon by President Trump.
Intangles digital twin technology can not only help in proactive maintenance but prove that over-the-road trucking fleets uphold high safety standards as well.
Kalmar Ottawa, a pioneer in terminal tractor manufacturing, announced on Tuesday the launch of its OT2 EV Electric Terminal Tractor.
Recent filings paint a stark picture of Nikola’s financial woes, with assets estimated between $500 million and $1 billion against liabilities ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion.
Nikola, a Phoenix-based manufacturer of zero-emissions trucks, announced it will pursue an auction and sale process for its assets as it grapples with ongoing financial difficulties.
A recent Bloomberg report said Nikola is considering a possible sale or partnership as it attempts to raise capital to stay afloat.
Harbinger, a leading medium-duty electric vehicle company, announced it has raised $100 million in Series B funds to boost growth.
Tesla plans to begin mass production of its all-electric Class 8 Semi truck by the end of the year at its factory in Nevada.
Seven-year-old electric vehicle startup Canoo has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and announced an immediate halt to operations weeks after it furloughed its remaining workers and idled its Oklahoma factory.
From optimizing electric vehicle fleets to mitigating fraud and automating nonrevenue tasks, automation is positioned to address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Daimler North America is not selling internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute the state believes was settled.
Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.
Bankruptcy filings carry a stigma but sometimes the outcomes promise new life. Proterra might be one such story.
A South Carolina lawmaker told the postmaster general that Congress plans to realign the U.S. Postal Service’s contract with Oshkosh and build far fewer electric delivery vans.
Head of product at Walmart GoLocal, Vijay Cherukuru, gives a rundown of how to decarbonize fleets and choose next-generation zero-emission vehicles amid a continually changing EV landscape.
The Freudenberg Group makes a lot of different products, from candy coatings to heavy-duty electric truck and bus batteries.
Smart label technology developed by Chorus and Kuehne+Nagel tracks packages by using Bluetooth connectivity and AirTags.
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $250 million for a multistate project to add electric truck chargers along the I-95 freight corridor.
How much influence could a $250 million purchases of 500 electric trucks have on establishing the value of used trucks?
Using electric trucks for inbound logistics includes Daimler Truck with a 2026 goal of zero-emissions truck deliveries to its plants.
Nikola lays of 135 workers as it seeks to preserve its financial runway.
With a focus on charger reliability, accessibility and user experience, Charli 2.0 introduces one-tap charging, real-time station availability and installation solutions.
Autonomous truck developers are trying to figure out what a proposed ban on Chinese components will mean to them.
Diesel-turned-electric truck driver AJ Savas shares the experience of driving an alternative fuel vehicle with FreightWaves reporter Kaylee Nix.
At FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, Andrew Wishnia breaks down the power of recent climate legislation to transform transportation.
Sami Khan, co-founder and CEO of Nevoya, shares insights with FreightWaves Deputy Editor Brielle Jaekel to dispel myths around electric vehicles.
The lanes are getting longer for autonomous trucks and the promise of greater profitability is predicted to follow.
The Biden administration wants to hear from long-haul trucking on what will be needed to accomplish its plan of 30% new zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.
ChargePoint cuts 200-plus jobs in second downsizing of 2024 after tough second quarter earnings report,
New electric truck charging stations will help support California’s controversial zero-emission truck fleet programs.
As electrification and infrastructure startups mature, banks get interested in lending money to help the best of them grow.
Electrification startup Synop is carving a niche for itself focused on help electric fleets return electricity to the grid and get paid for it.
James Taylor will take his second run at leading a commercial electric truck company as the new CEO of Bollinger Motors.
Trucking companies will have to consider electric vehicles, especially in port shuttle settings, to comply with emissions regulations, says Tony Williamson, director of business development and sustainability at Gage Zero.
Hyzon is focusing its fuel cell efforts in North America, cutting operations in Europe and Australia as it seeks to survive.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: California’s electric truck mandate could affect Mexican transporters; Mexico’s Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway delivers first load; Texas EV startup secures electric van order; and Korea International Trade Association opens office in Texas. California’s electric- truck mandate […]
Is wireless charging an idea whose time has come for electric trucks? In some use cases, the answer is yes.
Sitetracker helps companies like ChargePoint automate tasks surrounding getting electric charging points up and running faster.
Nikola releases stats on hydrogen fueling that show savings over diesel and a growing business for fuel cell trucks.
Perpetually troubled electric van maker Workhorse Group may be in worse shape than it appears. Little cash and slack orders are two factors.
A newsier-than-typical Advanced Clean Transportation Expo featured the first appearance by Tesla and a single stage gathering of legacy OEMs.
PepsiCo Beverages North America announced this week that it plans to add 50 Tesla electric semi-trucks to its California fleet as part of the company’s mission to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Logistics real estate operator Prologis and Maersk subsidiary, Performance Team, launch a 96-truck electric charging station in Southern California.
EV startup Harbinger grabbed $400 million in vehicle orders and announced a $73 million Series A funding round.
Regulators pushing to make the electric truck transition go faster are getting pushback from a range of industry stakeholders.
Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are creating a roadway capable of wirelessly charging electric vehicles traveling at highway speeds, which researchers hope will lower the costs of electric trucks.
Fleets have practically no idea what electric trucks will be worth when it is time to trade them, one of the reasons for cautious adoption.
Using off-the-shelf technologies, Daimler Truck created a demonstration autonomous truck that runs on batteries instead of diesel.
The potential energy and environmental gains from autonomous trucking are laid out in a new white paper from Aurora Innovation.
FedEx has ordered 150 Blue Arc EV Trucks to add to its pickup and delivery fleet in the United States in an effort to reduce carbon emissions.
A move in Congress to nullify an EPA rule that is unpopular with much of the trucking industry has an uphill climb.
Even an EV-friendly policy analyst acknowledged during a House subcommittee hearing that trucking faces big challenges in meeting the EPA’s new zero-emission regulations.
A startup named for science fiction author Jules Verne is closing in on cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for greater energy density.
Tesla’s first-quarter revenue fell 9% amid 6,000 worker layoffs in California and Texas.
With the right kind of fuel, internal combustion engines can be used to meet climate policy goals in transportation without going to all-electric trucks, according to ATRI.
EV Realty flips the electric truck charging script: It buys future charging sites with power already there.
A California carrier made history Thursday by using an electric truck to haul freight across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The soap opera that is Nikola Corp. has been renewed for a new season with the company taking aim at convicted founder Trevor Milton.
Natural gas may be having a moment as an alternative fuel for trucking, but there are a few nagging questions.
The precise rules granting tax breaks to hydrogen to fuel trucks are still to be announced, and that has some people at CERAWeek concerned.
ATA, truck dealers and others are warning the public of consequences if the Biden administration’s proposed greenhouse gas rule moves forward.
A battery-charging network strategy aimed at phasing out diesel-burning trucks kicks off with 12,000 miles of interstate freight corridors.
A big fine for Lordstown Motors and SuperTruck news carry the week over Work Truck Week and technology and maintenance event.
Hyliion is getting a second chance to make a viable business with its Karno technology that could help generate a buyer for the company.
Zeem Solutions’ approach encompasses everything from vehicle leasing to maintenance, making green transportation more accessible.
Quiet and zero tailpipe emissions battery-electric trucks are gaining popularity across the industry for parts shipment to assembly plants.
