Author: Ryan Whitmore

MAN Truck & Bus has begun series production of its first battery-electric trucks equipped with the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), becoming the first manufacturer in Europe to integrate the technology into regular production vehicles. The electric trucks are being assembled at MAN’s Munich plant, with initial customer deliveries already underway across nine European countries. MCS Charging Enables Faster Turnaround The new MCS-equipped MAN eTGX and eTGS trucks support charging power of up to 750 kilowatts, significantly exceeding the 375-kilowatt maximum available through the Combined Charging System (CCS) currently used on the models. https://evmagz.com/man-truck-and-bus-starts-electric-bus-production-in-ankara/ According to MAN, the MCS interface operates…

Commercial vehicle registrations increased across the European Union during the first half of 2026, with battery-electric trucks and buses continuing to gain market share despite ongoing challenges to wider adoption, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). ACEA reported that 171,933 new trucks and 22,590 buses were registered across the EU between January and June, representing year-over-year growth of 9.8% for trucks and 22.7% for buses. The association attributed the increase in truck registrations to a recovery from a weaker first half of 2025, while demand for buses remained strong. However, ACEA said the transition to zero-emission commercial vehicles…

Chinese electric truck manufacturer SuperPanther has commenced series production of its eTopas 600 battery-electric tractor unit at Steyr Automotive’s manufacturing facility in Austria, with the first vehicles now entering commercial service across Europe. Steyr Automotive announced that the first production-specification 4×2 electric tractor unit rolled off the assembly line at its Upper Austria plant on 27 July. The company also delivered the first vehicles to customers including DHL, Gress, Temmel and Lontex, with the trucks entering operation in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland and the Czech Republic. https://evmagz.com/superpanther-plans-first-european-deliveries-of-electric-trucks-in-2026/ Austrian Production Supports European Expansion The eTopas 600 is assembled in Austria…

Scania and Canadian mining equipment manufacturer MacLean Engineering have entered into a strategic partnership under which Scania will supply battery systems for MacLean’s expanding range of battery-electric underground mining vehicles. The agreement reflects growing demand for battery-electric equipment in the mining sector, where operators are increasingly adopting zero-emission alternatives to conventional diesel-powered machinery. https://evmagz.com/scania-and-fortescue-team-up-to-develop-autonomous-road-train-solution-for-mining/ Scania Selected as Battery Supplier Scania said it was chosen as MacLean’s preferred battery partner following a global evaluation process. Under the partnership, Scania will provide its Core 800 battery packs for MacLean’s battery-electric vehicle platform. Each battery pack offers 97 kWh of capacity at a…

Schwarz Group, the parent company of supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland, has temporarily removed battery-electric vehicles from its company car program for new orders in Germany, according to reports by Welt and Lebensmittel Zeitung. The move means employees eligible for company cars will currently only be able to select internal combustion engine models for new vehicle orders in Germany, despite tax incentives that continue to favor electric company cars. The company said the decision reflects uncertainty in the electric vehicle market and evolving regulatory conditions. It added that the policy will be reviewed regularly and could change if market conditions…

DSV will deploy 10 battery-electric Windrose heavy-duty trucks on the Interstate 35 (I-35) freight corridor through a partnership with transport operator Allogic and charging infrastructure developer Greenspace E-Mobility. The project marks the first commercial fleet deployment on Greenspace’s planned Electric Highway network, which aims to connect freight operations between the United States and Mexico. Electric Freight Corridor Launch The initial fleet will consist of Windrose E700 Class 8 electric trucks operating between Dallas, San Antonio and Laredo, before continuing to Monterrey in northern Mexico. https://evmagz.com/kempower-windrose-and-ev-realty-test-high-power-truck-charging-in-california/ Under the partnership, Allogic will operate the vehicles on behalf of DSV, while Greenspace E-Mobility…

Mahle has introduced a range extender system for battery-electric heavy trucks, presenting the technology at IAA Transportation in Hanover as part of its latest commercial vehicle portfolio. The company said the system is designed to extend the driving range of battery-electric trucks to more than 800 kilometers by integrating onboard power generation with thermal and fluid management in a compact package. https://evmagz.com/mahle-chargebig-unveils-four-point-ac-charging-terminal-at-power2drive/ Integrated Range Extender According to Mahle, the system combines a 110-kilowatt high-voltage generator, an internal combustion engine, AdBlue and fuel tanks, exhaust aftertreatment, and cooling systems within a single self-contained unit. The company said the package is designed…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered three eActros 400 electric tipper tractor units to German waste management company AVG Köln, marking the first deployment of factory-integrated mechanical power take-off (mPTO) technology across the manufacturer’s truck range. The battery-electric vehicles will operate as part of the Battery-Electric Emission-Free Truck Logistics for Incinerator Bottom Ash (BELLA) project, transporting incinerator bottom ash within AVG Köln’s facility and to nearby processing sites. Factory-Integrated mPTO Supports Tipping Operations The second-generation eActros 400 trucks are equipped with Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ ProCabin cab and replace conventionally powered vehicles previously used in municipal waste operations. https://evmagz.com/daimler-truck-to-supply-hydrogen-powered-nextgenh2-trucks-to-dachser/ The factory-installed mechanical power take-off…

MAN Truck & Bus will invest €1 billion in its Kraków manufacturing plant in Poland to expand production capacity and prepare the facility for the next generation of commercial vehicles based on the TRATON Modular System (TMS). The company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Polish government outlining the investment, which includes expanding production facilities, supporting future vehicle programs and increasing electric truck manufacturing capacity. Electric Truck Production Expansion As part of the investment, Kraków will become MAN’s second production site for battery-electric trucks. Series production of the MAN eTGL is scheduled to begin at the plant in…

The Port of Los Angeles has launched a $75 million incentive program to support the deployment of battery-electric Class 8 drayage trucks, offering eligible operators up to $300,000 per vehicle as it works to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight transportation. The Zero-Emission Truck Purchasing Incentive Project is open to Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs) registered in the Port Drayage Truck Registry. Applicants must commit to purchasing at least 10 battery-electric Class 8 drayage trucks, with individual awards capped at $24 million. Funding supports zero-emission freight transition The program combines $50 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Ports Program…

QX Logistix has placed an order for 20 Tesla Semi electric trucks that are scheduled to begin operations in 2027, expanding the adoption of battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles in California’s freight sector. The California-based logistics company will deploy the trucks along a dedicated freight corridor linking the Ports of Los Angeles with its facilities in Long Beach. The route’s relatively short and predictable distances make it well suited for electric truck operations, according to charging infrastructure provider Forum Mobility. Charging Hub to Support Fleet Deployment Forum Mobility will provide charging infrastructure for the fleet through a dedicated charging hub to be…

Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS), a subsidiary of FirstGroup, has secured a five-year contract to operate worker transport and shuttle services for the Sizewell C nuclear power plant construction project in Suffolk using a zero-emission fleet of electric and hydrogen buses. The contract, which begins in July 2026, will see SPS operate approximately 150 buses transporting workers between locations across Suffolk and the Sizewell C construction site. According to FirstGroup, the fleet will be supplied by Sizewell C Ltd and will include both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses. The company has not disclosed how many vehicles of each type…

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has delivered the world’s first series-produced A30 Electric articulated haulers to Norwegian construction contractor Leonhard Nilsen & Sønner AS (LNS), marking the first commercial deployment of the battery-electric heavy-duty vehicles. The initial delivery includes four A30 Electric haulers, with three additional units scheduled to be supplied in the coming weeks. The vehicles will support construction work on the Hemsil 3 hydropower plant in Hallingdal, Norway, where they will be operated by LNS on behalf of energy company Hafslund Kraft. Electric Haulers Begin Work on Hydropower Project The A30 Electric haulers will transport materials during the…

A new study from researchers at the University of Exeter concludes that accelerating the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) could save substantially more lives through reduced air pollution and climate change than the number of fatalities associated with artisanal cobalt mining. The research, accepted for publication in the journal Global Sustainability, examines the trade-offs surrounding the mining of critical minerals used in EV batteries and the public health benefits of replacing petrol and diesel vehicles with electric alternatives. Comparing Mining Risks With Climate Impacts Concerns have been raised over working conditions in artisanal and small-scale cobalt mines in the…

Volvo Trucks will showcase an expanded range of low- and zero-emission commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, headlined by an extended-range FH Aero Electric capable of traveling up to 700 kilometres on a single charge. The exhibition also features an updated D13 diesel engine and a hydrogen combustion truck, highlighting Volvo’s strategy of offering multiple powertrain technologies to support the transition toward sustainable freight transport. Extended-Range FH Aero Electric Takes Center Stage The new FH Aero Electric represents Volvo’s latest advancement in battery-electric long-haul trucking, with a claimed driving range of up to 700 kilometres. The truck is…

Renault Trucks has introduced an updated E-Tech T electric truck range with a maximum driving range of up to 660 kilometers, aiming to meet the requirements of most regional and long-haul freight operations. The company said analysis of operating data collected from 70,000 connected Renault Trucks tractors across Europe over the past two years shows that 80% of daily transport missions can be completed using the new electric truck lineup. That figure increases to 90% when drivers perform a 45-minute fast-charging session during their mandatory rest break. Improved Battery Technology Extends Range Renault Trucks attributed the increased range to improvements…

Neath Port Talbot Council has begun deploying a fully electric recycling fleet, becoming the first local authority in the UK to electrify its entire recycling vehicle operation. Once fully operational, the fleet will consist of 21 battery-electric recycling trucks, replacing the council’s existing diesel-powered vehicles. Fleet Rollout Underway The first 10 electric recycling vehicles are scheduled to enter service later this summer, with the remaining trucks to be introduced in phases throughout the year. According to the council, completion of the rollout will make Neath Port Talbot the only local authority in Britain operating a fully electric recycling fleet. Improving…

The NEFTON research consortium has achieved a key milestone in the development of next-generation megawatt charging technology after successfully demonstrating a stable charging current of 3,000 amperes during laboratory testing. The project, led by MAN Truck & Bus together with research and industry partners, said the breakthrough could support charging capacities of up to 3 megawatts for future battery-electric heavy-duty trucks. Advancing Megawatt Charging Launched in 2021, the NEFTON project focuses on developing high-power charging technologies for battery-electric commercial vehicles using the Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Initial work centered on existing megawatt charging capabilities before expanding toward charging power of…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has released operational data from its battery-electric truck fleet, saying the results demonstrate that electric heavy-duty vehicles can support a growing range of logistics operations, from regional shuttle services to international long-haul transport. The company currently operates around 80 battery-electric trucks within its own production network, including second-generation eActros models, and said the fleet has collectively traveled more than six million kilometers. Electric Trucks Expand Role in Factory Logistics Mercedes-Benz Trucks said battery-electric vehicles now handle approximately 30% of inbound transport routes serving its Wörth am Rhein assembly plant. The manufacturer aims to gradually electrify inbound logistics across…

Orange EV has delivered its 2,000th electric terminal truck to Coke Canada Bottling, marking a production milestone as the manufacturer continues expanding the adoption of zero-emission yard vehicles across North America. The delivery will add to Coke Canada Bottling’s electric terminal truck fleet operating at facilities in British Columbia and Quebec. The milestone also coincides with Orange EV receiving Coke Canada Bottling’s 2025 Supplier Partner Award. Milestone Delivery Expands Electric Fleet The latest deployment supports Coke Canada Bottling’s efforts to reduce emissions from its yard operations while improving logistics efficiency. The family-owned beverage manufacturer is one of Canada’s largest bottlers…