Author: Ryan Whitmore

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…

BHP, Rio Tinto and Caterpillar have launched trials of battery-electric haul trucks in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, marking a significant step in the mining industry’s efforts to reduce operational emissions. The companies have deployed two Caterpillar 793 XE Early Learner battery-electric haul trucks at BHP’s Jimblebar iron ore mine following initial testing and validation work conducted at Caterpillar’s proving grounds in Arizona. Electric Haul Trucks Arrive in Pilbara The two vehicles are among seven Caterpillar battery-electric haul trucks currently being evaluated globally as part of the manufacturer’s heavy equipment electrification program. According to the companies, the trucks underwent approximately three…

Solaris has opened a new production hall in Środa Wielkopolska, Poland, expanding its manufacturing capacity as the bus maker prepares for future growth in European and international markets. The new facility is located in the municipality where Solaris has operated its main welding plant for steel bus and trolleybus frames since 1998. New Assembly Hall Adds Capacity The newly commissioned production hall covers more than 7,000 square metres and will be used for the final assembly of city buses. Until now, final assembly operations were carried out exclusively at the company’s Bolechowo facility near Poznań. Production activities will now take…

FAW Jiefang, the commercial vehicle subsidiary of China’s FAW Group, has completed full-condition testing of a heavy-duty electric truck powered by a sodium-ion battery, marking a significant step toward the commercialization of the technology in the heavy truck sector. The testing program was conducted in partnership with Chinese sodium-ion battery manufacturer Hina Battery and focused on evaluating the performance, durability, and safety of sodium batteries under real-world operating conditions. Seven-Month Testing Program Completed The vehicle used in the trial was a Jiefang J6P battery-electric tractor equipped with a 339-kWh sodium-ion battery pack. According to FAW Jiefang, the testing program lasted…

DAF Trucks has introduced a new interactive route simulator designed to help fleet operators assess whether battery-electric trucks can meet the requirements of their daily transport operations. The DAF Electric Route Simulator allows users to model real-world routes and evaluate the suitability of different electric truck configurations before making investment decisions. The tool is aimed at transport companies considering a transition to zero-emission vehicles and seeking greater clarity on vehicle range and operational performance. According to DAF, the simulator provides an initial assessment of route viability based on customer-specific operating conditions and supports the company’s entire battery-electric truck lineup. Covers…

Public transport operator MZK Toruń has officially added 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses to its fleet, strengthening the Polish city’s transition toward zero-emission public transportation. The vehicles were formally handed over on June 9 during a ceremony attended by representatives of Miejski Zakład Komunikacyjny (MZK) in Toruń and Solaris Bus & Coach. The delivery follows a contract signed in May 2025 and includes not only the buses but also charging infrastructure supplied by Solaris. Charging Network Included in Contract As part of the agreement, Solaris will provide both plug-in and pantograph charging systems. The charging infrastructure will be installed…

Daimler Truck has highlighted the similarities and differences between its battery-electric eActros 600 and hydrogen-powered NextGenH2 Truck, underscoring the company’s dual-track approach to decarbonizing long-haul freight transport. While the two trucks share the same in-house developed electric drive axle, they store and replenish energy in fundamentally different ways. The eActros 600 relies on a large 621 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery pack, while the NextGenH2 Truck uses liquid hydrogen fuel cells supported by a smaller 101 kWh buffer battery. The battery-electric eActros 600 entered series production in 2024 and is already operating in customer fleets, whereas the hydrogen-powered NextGenH2 Truck remains…

UK-based fleet and battery specialist Zenobē has signed a framework agreement with Spanish transport operator Vectalia that could be worth up to €120 million, as the two companies seek to accelerate the deployment of electric buses and supporting infrastructure across Spain. The three-year agreement covers the financing and leasing of battery-electric buses, along with charging infrastructure, depot electrification and energy management services. The companies said the arrangement is designed to support Vectalia’s transition toward lower-emission public transport operations. According to Zenobē, the transaction represents the largest electric bus leasing structure the company has arranged in Spain and Europe to date.…

UK clean energy and battery technology company Palmer Energy Technology (PETL) has acquired the business and assets of electric bus repower specialist Kleandrive following the company’s entry into administration. The acquisition is aimed at maintaining engineering expertise in heavy-duty vehicle electrification while expanding PETL’s presence in the commercial vehicle sector. Focus on Electric Bus Repowering Kleandrive specializes in converting diesel buses into battery-electric vehicles through retrofit programs designed to extend vehicle life and reduce fleet emissions. The company has argued that repowering existing diesel buses can offer a lower-cost alternative to purchasing new battery-electric vehicles while reducing the environmental impact…

Scania plans to invest €70 million in its production facility in Angers, France, as the truck manufacturer expands its industrial capabilities to support the growing transition toward electrified transport in Europe. The investment will include an expansion of the existing site and modifications to production lines to enable the assembly of electric trucks alongside conventional diesel-powered vehicles. Scania said the project will strengthen its manufacturing presence in France while increasing flexibility to respond to changing market demand. Angers Site to Add Electric Truck Production The Angers facility has been part of Scania’s production network for more than 30 years and…

Scania has unveiled its first battery-electric CrewCab, designed specifically for fire, airport and civil rescue operations, marking a further expansion of the Swedish truck manufacturer’s zero-emission vehicle lineup. The new battery-electric CP31L 4×2 is intended to support emergency response applications while eliminating tailpipe emissions. The vehicle is equipped with 356 kWh of installed battery capacity and operates with a 90% state-of-charge window, providing the energy needed for demanding operational environments. Scania said the CrewCab has been designed with free frame sides, allowing bodybuilders greater flexibility to customize the vehicle for a variety of rescue and emergency service applications. Designed for…

MAN Truck & Bus, Dettendorfer Energy GmbH and a group of industry partners have launched the Green Brenner Initiative, a collaboration aimed at supporting the use of battery-electric trucks along the Brenner freight corridor connecting Germany, Austria and Italy. The initiative brings together participants from the transport, energy and infrastructure sectors and is intended to promote zero-emission freight transport on one of Europe’s busiest logistics routes. Focus on the Brenner Corridor According to the partners, the initiative seeks to develop the Brenner corridor as a model region for battery-electric freight transport while complementing existing rail infrastructure. The group said the…

American Rheinmetall and Harbinger have formed a partnership to develop a family of uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) for the U.S. Department of Defense, combining Rheinmetall’s military vehicle integration expertise with Harbinger’s hybrid-electric commercial vehicle platform. The companies said the collaboration will focus on current and future U.S. Army requirements, including autonomous tactical wheeled vehicles, contested logistics missions and manned-unmanned teaming operations. Under the partnership, Harbinger will provide its drive-by-wire hybrid-electric chassis platform, while American Rheinmetall will contribute systems integration and defense vehicle development capabilities. The platform features a hybrid-electric powertrain that combines an electric drivetrain with a gasoline-powered range extender.…

Scania has begun offering a new battery configuration for its battery-electric trucks that adds a seventh battery pack beneath the driver’s cab, increasing energy capacity and enabling driving ranges that can exceed 800 kilometres in certain applications. The Swedish manufacturer also confirmed that its Megawatt Charging System (MCS) option, first announced in 2025, is now available for customers to order, marking another step in the company’s electrification strategy for heavy-duty transport. The latest development follows changes to Scania’s battery sourcing plans. The company had originally intended to use battery cells from Northvolt and target energy capacities of up to 728…

Swedish truck manufacturer Scania has demonstrated what it described as one of the world’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology, highlighting the potential for electric trucks to support electricity grids through bi-directional charging. The demonstration showed how battery-electric heavy-duty trucks can not only consume electricity but also return power to the grid to provide services including peak shaving, energy storage and grid balancing. Scania said the project comes as electrification of heavy transport places growing demands on electricity infrastructure while also creating opportunities to use parked electric trucks as mobile energy storage…

DKV Mobility has launched a charging and fuel card tailored for electric truck operators, aiming to simplify access to heavy-duty charging infrastructure across Europe as fleet electrification accelerates. The new DKV Card +Charge Truck provides access to more than 3,000 verified truck-compatible charging points across 17 European countries, while also supporting conventional fuel purchases and other vehicle-related services. According to DKV Mobility, the card combines charging, refuelling, washing and maintenance-related services into a single billing system designed for mixed commercial fleets transitioning toward electric drivetrains. The company said it has negotiated preferential charging tariffs with several charging network operators to…

Sany has delivered 15 electric heavy-duty trucks to Indonesian mining contractor Saptaindra Sejati as part of efforts to expand zero-emission mining operations in Indonesia. The companies recently held a handover ceremony at the Sany Intelligent Truck Industrial Park in Changsha, Hunan Province, before the vehicles were shipped to Indonesia. Saptaindra Sejati purchased Sany’s SE588 electric heavy-duty truck model after previously testing two units at mining sites in Indonesia beginning in late 2025. According to Sany, the trial vehicles operated in mining activities involving a gross combined weight of 220 tonnes and demonstrated reliability under complex operating conditions and tropical rainforest…

Jungheinrich has started practical customer trials of sodium-ion batteries in industrial trucks as the company explores alternatives to conventional lithium-ion battery technology for intralogistics applications. The Hamburg-based materials handling equipment manufacturer said the tests are intended to validate the performance, reliability and operational suitability of sodium-ion batteries under a range of working conditions. Jungheinrich did not disclose which customers are participating in the field trials or specify the exact types of vehicles involved. Industrial trucks such as forklifts, tractors and tugger trains have traditionally relied on diesel engines or lead-acid batteries. More than a decade ago, Jungheinrich became one of…

MAN Truck & Bus has received an order for 112 fully electric city buses for Vilnius, marking what the company described as the largest electric bus procurement in Lithuania’s history. The order was placed by Vilniaus viešasis transportas (VVT), the public transport operator in the Lithuanian capital, through two separate contracts covering 84 solo buses and 28 articulated buses. According to MAN, the order includes 84 twelve-metre Lion’s City E buses and 28 articulated 18-metre versions of the electric model. The first vehicles are scheduled to arrive in Vilnius later this year, while delivery of the full fleet is expected…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched a joint project with German truck driver and content creator Tobias Wagner to complete what the company says could become the first circumnavigation of the globe using a fully battery-electric truck. The expedition will use the all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 and is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026. According to the company, the journey will span more than 45,000 kilometres across over 35 countries and is expected to take roughly one year to complete. Mercedes-Benz Trucks said the route would require approximately 80 charging stops during the expedition. “According to current knowledge, this would be the…