Author: Michael Turner

Amazon has surpassed 50,000 electric delivery vans operating across its global logistics network, reaching the halfway mark toward its target of deploying 100,000 electric delivery vehicles by 2030. The company said the fleet delivered more than 2.4 billion packages worldwide during the past year without producing tailpipe emissions, marking a significant milestone in its broader effort to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions. The expansion forms part of The Climate Pledge, the net-zero carbon initiative co-founded by Amazon in 2019, which aims to achieve net-zero emissions across the company’s operations by 2040. Europe Plays a Key Role in Electrification More than 10,000…

Zum and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) have announced the deployment of what they describe as the largest electric school bus fleet in the United States, combining battery-electric transportation with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. The initiative will ultimately include 238 electric school buses equipped with bidirectional charging capability, allowing the vehicles not only to transport students but also to supply electricity back to the grid during periods of peak demand. The first phase of the rollout is scheduled to begin in August 2026, when 104 electric school buses enter service across the district. Zum and SFUSD plan to expand…

Karma Automotive has launched an on-demand mobility pilot in Las Vegas, offering access to its Karma Revero through a new program called “Engage by Karma.” The initiative places a fleet of Revero extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) at a five-star resort, where select guests can request vehicles on demand with white-glove delivery. The pilot will run through summer 2026, with potential expansion depending on customer demand and operational performance. Fleet operations are supported by Flexdrive, an independently managed subsidiary of Lyft. The platform provides real-time vehicle tracking, movement monitoring, and fleet optimization tools. “Karma Automotive’s commitment to delivering a strong experience…

Workhorse Group Inc. has launched a limited-time price reduction programme for its W56 electric step van, offering discounts of up to $61,000 as commercial fleets face rising fuel costs. The promotion runs from April 1 through September 30, 2026. Under the revised pricing, the 210 kWh W56 starts at $196,000 for the standard wheelbase version and $204,000 for the extended configuration. The company said the price cuts are supported by reduced production costs following its December 2025 merger with Motiv Electric Trucks, allowing it to pass on efficiencies to customers. Workhorse said the W56 platform can deliver operating cost savings…

Danish logistics company DFDS has ordered six battery-electric terminal tractors from MOL and Volvo Penta as part of its strategy to gradually replace its fleet of 280 diesel-powered vehicles. The order builds on a collaboration between the three companies that began in 2021 to develop what they described as the first operational electric 4×4 RoRo terminal tractor. A prototype was delivered in 2024 to DFDS’s terminal in Ghent, Belgium, where it has been used in daily operations for over a year. “The MOL and Volvo Penta engineering teams asked us exactly what we wanted, they delivered it, and then asked…

Officials in Ljubljana have signed a 20-year agreement with mobility provider Avant Car to roll out a public electric vehicle rental and car-sharing service, expanding on a previous pilot programme. Under the agreement, the city will invest €11.4 million, largely allocated to the development of 400 dedicated parking spaces for shared electric vehicles. Avant Car will contribute €18.7 million, including €6.2 million in the first year, to support the deployment and operation of the service. In a statement, city officials said: “Within the City of Ljubljana, we will establish 400 parking spaces for car-sharing, 400 electric vehicles, and 160 charging…

Electric company fleets are becoming increasingly common across Europe, with more than half of businesses planning to expand their battery-electric vehicle (BEV) adoption within the next two years, according to a new study by DKV Mobility. The 15-page report, titled “E-mobility in companies: Where Europe stands – and what is slowing down expansion,” is based on a survey of 1,732 fleet managers across eight European markets, conducted by Innofact AG in November 2025. “Our report clearly shows that electrification in European companies is accelerating. At the same time, it becomes evident that transforming corporate fleets remains a complex strategic task…

UK-based logistics provider Maritime Transport said it has deployed 19 battery-electric trucks at its Wakefield and Birmingham sites, as part of plans to expand its fleet to 56 vehicles across 13 depots and rail terminals by the end of the year. The newly delivered units include models from Volvo Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and DAF Trucks. Maritime said the vehicles are expected to achieve ranges of between 300 and 500 kilometres per charge depending on duty cycles, making them suitable for a range of regional operations. To support the rollout, the company is developing what it described as one of the…

The Arval Mobility Observatory has reported that fleet managers in Germany expect stable development in vehicle fleets over the coming years, alongside continued growth in electric vehicle adoption, according to its latest Fleet and Mobility Barometer. The study, based on a global survey of 10,157 decision-makers across 33 countries—including 300 in Germany—found that 92% of German companies anticipate stable or increasing fleet sizes over the next three years. However, most expect fleet volumes to remain unchanged, with only 15% forecasting growth. Arval said this trend has been consistent in recent years and is broadly in line with the European average.…

UK-based energy and fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has acquired U.S. fleet electrification provider Revolv from GDEV Management, marking its entry into the North American commercial fleet and truck market. The acquisition includes 13 operational sites in California, more than 100 electric trucks and a pipeline of additional projects under development. Zenobē will assume operational control of the assets and integrate Revolv’s team to maintain continuity for existing customers and ongoing deployments. Zenobē, backed by investors including KKR and Infracapital, said the deal strengthens its presence in North America, complementing its existing activities in school bus and public transport electrification across…

The Petit Forestier Group has secured a €150 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to accelerate the electrification of its refrigerated transport fleet across Europe. The France-based rental specialist plans to use the funding to acquire approximately 4,000 battery-electric refrigerated vehicles by 2029, primarily for deployment in France, Italy and Spain. The company said the additions would bring electric vehicles to about 5% of its fleet, which currently totals around 80,000 units. The financing aligns with the EIB’s strategy to support low-carbon transport and energy transition projects within the European Union. “This maiden EIB loan to Petit Forestier…

Spanish manufacturer Irizar has delivered ten battery-electric buses to Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, where they will soon enter service with local operator Kautra. The vehicles come from the latest generation of the company’s ie electric bus platform unveiled last autumn. The delivery makes Kaunas the second city in Lithuania to deploy Irizar electric buses, following earlier adoption in Klaipėda. The new buses are XXL variants of the Irizar ie bus, recently reintroduced as the ie bus Efficient at Busworld Europe 2025. See also: Arriva Orders Irizar Electric Buses for First Deployment in the Netherlands Irizar’s electric bus series has been…

Orion Energy Systems said it will install 104 direct-current fast-charging stations and associated infrastructure for the Boston Public Schools system, marking a major expansion of electric vehicle charging capacity for one of the largest school districts in the United States. The charging stations will be deployed at the Freeport Bus Yard in Boston, which will also serve as the operating base for the district’s electric school buses. The project will be delivered by Orion Energy Systems through its Voltrek charging division. See also: Dearborn Public Schools Adds 18 New Electric Buses to Boost Cleaner Student Transportation Boston Public Schools plans…

German technology company Kiepe Electric has sold its business unit for electric systems for trolleybuses to Swiss bus manufacturer Hess, as the company moves to focus fully on its core rail vehicle business. Kiepe Electric confirmed the transaction but did not disclose financial details. The sale marks the company’s exit from the trolleybus segment, which has included the supply of drives, traction inverters, battery systems and power supply components for so-called trackless trams or road trams. Going forward, Kiepe said it will concentrate entirely on electric systems and components for rail vehicles. Among the technologies developed by Kiepe for trolleybuses…

KWRL Transportation Cooperative has placed 14 electric school buses into service across four school districts in Washington state, marking one of the region’s larger coordinated deployments of zero-emission student transportation, project partners said. The buses, Thomas Built Jouley battery-electric models supplied through a regional dealer network, are now operating in the Kalama, Woodland, Ridgefield and La Center school districts. KWRL will manage the fleet from depots in Woodland and Ridgefield, where 16 Zerova 30-kilowatt chargers have been installed to support daily operations. See also: Zenobē Partners to Electrify Copiague School Bus Fleet in New York The electric buses are expected…

Public transport operator Arriva said it will deploy 167 new battery-electric buses in the Dutch region of East Brabant from December 2026, as part of a long-term concession extension aimed at expanding zero-emission public transport. The new fleet will include 39 electric buses from Spanish manufacturer Irizar and 128 from China’s Yutong, Arriva said, adding that all vehicles will be battery-electric. The buses will be introduced when a new 12.5-year public transport contract with the East Brabant region comes into effect in December 2026. Arriva’s Dutch unit earlier ordered 39 Irizar ie tram models, designed to resemble light-rail vehicles, to…

Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto (STCP) has ρ20 new battery-electric buses into service in the Greater Porto area, marking a further step in the operator’s transition toward zero-emission public transport. The vehicles were supplied by CaetanoBus, with which STCP has maintained a long-standing partnership spanning several decades. The latest delivery follows the introduction of 15 first-generation electric buses that have already been operating in the city for several years. See also: Maui Launches First Battery-Electric Buses on Core Transit Routes The newly deployed buses are the latest-generation e.City Gold model in the 12-metre configuration, offering capacity for up to…

Fleet electrification specialist Zenobē has partnered with The Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the school bus fleet serving Copiague Public Schools on Long Island, New York. Under the project, 10 battery-electric school buses will be deployed to provide zero-emission transportation for around 4,500 K–12 students in the Copiague school district. The rollout is partially funded through the New York School Bus Incentive Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Zenobē will cover additional costs and manage charging infrastructure as part of a turnkey electrification service. See also: Zenobē Secures €325…

German logistics provider Kloiber has placed the first of 15 battery-electric trucks into operation for MAN Truck & Bus’s in-house logistics, marking another step in the truck maker’s effort to decarbonise its supply chains. The vehicles are 15 units of MAN’s battery-electric eTGX heavy-duty truck, which Kloiber will use for inbound logistics. The first trucks are now operating regularly between MAN’s plants in Nuremberg and Munich, covering a round-trip distance of about 328 kilometres. Among other goods, the electric trucks transport battery packs of the same type used in their own drivetrains. According to MAN, the eTGX trucks complete between…

The European vehicle fleet remains overwhelmingly powered by petrol and diesel, despite strong growth in electric car sales in recent years, according to new data published by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). In its latest Vehicles on European Roads report, based on 2024 data, ACEA said battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for just 2.3% of passenger cars in use across the European Union. Electric vans represented 1.3% of the fleet, while electric trucks made up 0.3% and electric buses 3.2%, the association said. See also: Stellantis Says Future Europe Investments Depend on EU Auto Rules Those figures are up modestly…