Can a California Fleet Really Buy a Tesla Semi for $50,000?
Two state incentive programs stack to knock $240,000 off the Semi's $290,000 sticker. The math is real, but the fine print determines who qualifies and whether…
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Tesla Semi Costs $146,000 Less Than Volvo VNR EV After Incentives
Long Beach drayage operator running 26 EVs says Tesla Semi at $290,000 undercuts Volvo VNR by half before rebates, charges in 30 minutes, delivers 500-mile…
Horizon Targets Class 8 BEV Tractor in 18 Months to Challenge Tesla Semi
The medium-duty EV maker plans to ship a Class 8 battery-electric tractor by late 2027, expanding beyond its current Classes 3-7 lineup.
Kempower Flex Charger Handles CCS and MCS in One Dispenser
New Mega Satellite Flex unit delivers up to 560 kW on CCS or 1.2 MW on MCS, letting fleets install infrastructure before MCS trucks arrive.
Hendrickson Launches Electraax Integrated Electric Drive Axle
New modular design bundles motor, inverter, gearbox and axle into a single unit for Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
Multi-Speed EV Transmissions Target Range and Torque Gaps in Class 8
Sigma's multi-speed gearbox aims to solve single-speed EV drivetrain limits in heavy-duty applications. Hybrid concepts promise 30% fuel savings in same…
California Opens $120,000 Class 8 EV Rebate at Dealers June 26
New Clean Fuel Reward program cuts upfront cost on electric trucks at point of sale. $250 million available year one, $1 billion through 2030.
Humble Robotics: Cabless Class 8 EV Cuts Regional Haul Costs Most
Battery-electric autonomous tractors without cabs offer the lowest per-mile cost for short-haul freight, according to Humble Robotics CEO.
Windrose to Start R700 Class 8 EV Assembly in Georgia, Washington by Year-End
Two U.S. plants will build the battery-electric tractor as Windrose targets domestic production before 2027.
Volvo Bets on VNL Electric Despite Class 8 EV Market Slowdown
VTNA expands zero-emission lineup with VNL Electric and new vocational tech as freight recession and tariff costs force fleets to reassess EV spending.
California Opens $1 Billion EV Truck Rebate, What Fleets Can Claim
State program cuts upfront cost on Class 8 EVs, drayage trucks, and delivery vans through authorized dealers. First-year allocation: $250 million.
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar Halt Mississippi Battery Plant Startup
Amplify Cell Technologies indefinitely delays 21-GWh factory equipment installation as OEMs cite weak Class 8 EV demand.