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FedEx Just Ordered 2,000 Electric Trucks That Will Save $40 Million Every Year On Fuel

The package delivery company will deploy Harbinger’s American-made EVs in the United States and Canada.

Oct 1 -

Tesla Finally Kicks Off Semi Deliveries As Diesel Prices Skyrocket

Volume production of the Tesla Semi has started a decade after it was revealed. And yet, the timing feels ripe.

Sep 25 -

The Tesla Semi Just Got A Massive Boost From The Biggest U.S. Electric Truck Order Ever

The record-setting order will double the number of electric Class 8 trucks in the U.S.

Sep 23 -

Scania's New EV Truck Has 447 Miles Of Range

A new battery system and an aerodynamically optimized cab give Scania’s electric big rig an edge over the Tesla Semi.

Sep 21 -

Tesla Semi Is Heading To Europe With One Big Advantage—And One Major Weakness

The American-built electric big rig trades range for payload.

Sep 14 -

This New All-In-One Range Extender Is Ready To Go Into Any Electric Truck

Mahle says its new range extender can fit in the same space as a battery module, increasing driving range to roughly 500 miles.

Aug 22 -

Tatra's Insane 8x8 Off-Road Truck Goes Electric For The First Time

With up to 1,917 lb-ft of torque, two transmissions, and fully independent axles, the Tatra Force e-Drive BEV sounds like a beast.

Aug 20 -

Amazon Added 10,000 Rivian Electric Vans In Just Six Months

Rivian’s lovable commercial EV now makes up 80% of Amazon’s global electric delivery van fleet.

Jul 31 -

Amazon Now Has Over 50,000 Electric Delivery Vans In Its Fleet

The American e-commerce giant is halfway toward its goal of 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030.

Jun 5 -

Lightship’s Self-Propelled Trailer Looks Like A Jobsite Game Changer—And An EV Range Saver

The new PowerSled can improve the towing vehicle’s range compared to a traditional trailer. It also doubles as a jobsite generator.

May 28 -

Canada Just Turned A Giant Diesel Truck Into A Silent, Electric Ice Explorer

The world’s first electric ice explorer is ready to ferry passengers in Jasper National Park in complete silence.

May 25 -

The Results Are In: 93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They’re Not Going Back

The majority of operators praised the reliability, cost savings, and comfort of EV trucks. However, some challenges persist.

May 12 -

The Tesla Semi Is Finally Going Into Mass Production

Unveiled in 2017, the Class 8 electric big rig took its sweet time to get to this point.

Apr 30 -

A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks

Bollinger Motors went belly up last year, and its inventory is being auctioned off, potentially at great prices.

Apr 28 -

The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range

Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry.

Apr 22 -

Volvo’s Flagship EV Truck Now Has Over 400 Miles Of Range

A compact rear electric axle makes room for more batteries, upping the range figure.

Apr 15 -

Don’t Call It A Tesla Semi: China’s Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

The Global E700 electric truck can use two CCS chargers at once to top up its 705-kilowatt-hour LFP battery.

Apr 9 -

Toyota’s Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

The Mirai is not exactly a best-seller, but Toyota believes there’s still a place for hydrogen–just not in cars.

Apr 1 -

The New Ford Transit City Is A High-Tech Electric Van With Chinese Roots

Ford’s latest electric van looks modern, gets LFP batteries, and is designed for urban environments. Just don't expect a U.S. version.

Mar 26 -

The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging

Two company executives told Jay Leno that the Semi could just drive over a pad to initiate a charging session in the future.

Mar 24 -

Rivian’s Electric Van Is Finally Getting Big Updates

The California EV startup wants to give its electric van more power and range.

Feb 16 -

Amazon’s Rivian Electric Van Fleet Jumped 50% In 2025

The California-based EV startup has to deliver 100,000 electric vans to the American e-commerce giant by 2030.

Feb 16 -

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed

The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks.

Feb 12 -

Mercedes-Benz Is Putting This Hydrogen Electric Semi Truck Into Production

The NextGenH2 Truck is like an EREV with a hydrogen fuel cell that acts as a generator–minus the charging port.

Jan 27 -