Author: Ryan Whitmore

Swedish mining company LKAB has deployed two 120-tonne battery-electric trucks at its Malmberget iron ore mine, where the vehicles operate at depths of up to 1,250 metres. Developed with Scania, the trucks have already transported more than 100,000 tonnes of iron ore since entering service and are being used in regular underground operations. Heavy Electric Trucks Enter Underground Operations The battery-electric tractor units each have a payload capacity of just over 70 tonnes, making them, according to LKAB, the largest and heaviest battery-electric trucks currently operating underground. https://evmagz.com/sany-expands-autonomous-electric-mining-trucks-into-south-america/ LKAB’s claim specifically relates to underground mining. Larger battery-electric mining dump trucks…

Czech commercial vehicle manufacturer Tatra Trucks has unveiled its first battery-electric truck, the Force e-Drive BEV, an 8×8 prototype designed for demanding construction and mining applications. The heavy-duty truck combines a 480 kWh battery with all-wheel drive and an electric powertrain producing up to 550 kW. Tatra Develops Electric 8×8 Truck The Force e-Drive BEV is based on the latest generation of Tatra’s Force chassis, which uses the company’s central tube frame and independently suspended half-shafts. All four axles are driven. The two front axles can be engaged when required, while the two rear axles remain permanently driven. The chassis…

Tesla plans to reveal specifications and launch details for the Semi in Europe at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany, marking the company’s most detailed presentation yet of its battery-electric heavy truck for the European market. Tesla has confirmed that a Semi will be displayed at the exhibition and that additional information about the European model and market introduction will be provided at the event. Tesla Prepares European Semi Launch Tesla previously displayed a Semi at IAA Transportation in Hanover, but the company did not disclose details about when the electric truck would enter the European market. https://twitter.com/tesla_semi/status/2090333014576488877 This year’s…

Global sales of electric trucks and buses surpassed 500,000 units in 2025, increasing 86% for the second consecutive year as China drove most of the growth and electric bus adoption expanded across several major markets, according to a study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). China accounted for nearly 90% of global electric truck and bus sales. Electric truck sales in the country’s medium- and heavy-duty segments have more than quintupled over the past two years, while fully electric vehicles represented nearly 30% of heavy truck sales in 2025. https://evmagz.com/faster-electric-vehicle-adoption-could-prevent-more-than-100000-u-s-deaths-icct-report-finds/ The ICCT attributed the expansion in part to…

Mahle is preparing to present a range-extender system for heavy-duty battery-electric trucks at IAA Transportation in Hanover in September. The system combines a high-voltage generator with a compact internal combustion engine and is designed to increase the operating range of electric trucks while allowing them to use a smaller battery. Mahle said the system can enable an electric truck to achieve a total range of more than 800 kilometres, with approximately 400 kilometres supplied by the battery and another 400 kilometres from the range extender. https://evmagz.com/mahle-chargebig-unveils-four-point-ac-charging-terminal-at-power2drive/ Range Extender Combines Generator and Combustion Engine The system uses a high-voltage generator with…

Ebusco reduced its net loss by almost half in the first half of 2026 and recorded a positive gross margin for the first time since 2022, although deliveries of its electric buses declined significantly. The company delivered 16 buses during the period, compared with 47 in the first half of 2025. Revenue fell to €22.0 million from €28.2 million a year earlier. Despite the lower turnover, Ebusco’s gross result improved from a €6.2 million loss to a €6.1 million profit. Gross Margin Turns Positive Ebusco reported a gross margin of 27.8% for the first half of 2026. The figure includes…

The Hoyer Group has expanded its electric vehicle fleet with four fully battery-electric trucks now operating on regular transport routes in Switzerland, marking the company’s first deployment of four electric trucks in routine operations in the country. The logistics provider, which specialises in the transportation of liquid goods, has integrated the battery-electric vehicles into its day-to-day route planning. Hoyer has not disclosed the manufacturers or models of the four trucks. At least one vehicle shown in company imagery appears to be a MAN truck, potentially an eTGX. Intelligent Charging Supports Daily Operations Hoyer has introduced an intelligent charging system to…

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…