What the 1897 Semi-Truck Invention Means for Today's Fleet Specs
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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.
EV Charging Infrastructure: Utility Lead Times Now the Longest Delay
Fleets deploying battery-electric trucks report utility timelines stretch months beyond initial estimates, pushing project completion dates regardless of truck…
Toyota Halts Lexus EV Plans as Automakers Recalibrate Electric Rollouts
Toyota's pause on Lexus EV development reflects broader industry pullback as demand slows and incentive programs face uncertainty.
Hino Le Series Electric Class 6/7 Truck Ships Q3 2026
Hino's first battery-electric medium-duty truck launches with AEB and lane-departure warning standard, targeting local delivery and municipal fleets.
Voltera and Revel merge EV charging networks for fleets
Combined company targets autonomous and ride-hail infrastructure, plans expansion into adjacent commercial segments.
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.
Einride deploys cabless electric trucks in Ohio autonomous freight pilot
Two SAE Level 4 autonomous electric trucks will run between EASE Logistics warehouses in Marysville starting this summer, marking the first Midwest deployment…
ABB Launches 800-kW Depot Charger That Scales to 10 MW
X-Series cabinet units use liquid cooling, hit 98% efficiency, and can handle 100-plus charge points at full-scale electric fleet depots.
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.
California Opens $1B EV Truck Rebate at Dealerships, How to Claim
California Clean Fuel Rewards program launches end of June with point-of-sale rebates on electric medium and heavy-duty trucks, funded by Low Carbon Fuel…
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.