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Battery electric
Oil volatility and choices
After five decades of oil price shocks, renewable diesel, EVs, and hydrogen powertrains are changing the game for fleets.
July 14, 2026
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Paper Transport testing out Tesla Semi Long Range around Chicago
The company is testing the battery-electric performance of the Class 8 tractor on predictable, consistent routes to help shippers reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions. Also: House bill would enshrine EPA DEF guidance for a decade; Carrier Transicold launches new TRU replacement program; API updates engine oil quality, certification standards.
July 14, 2026
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Port of San Diego approves first all-electric cargo operation
The Port of San Diego has approved plans for a new bulk sugar import facility that would rely exclusively on battery-electric Class 8 trucks, replacing an estimated 1,000 diesel truck trips each month while introducing new cargo-handling and storage infrastructure at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
July 10, 2026
The Port of San Diego at dusk, with shipping containers and storage tanks visible throughout the terminal.
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New electric-truck charging station opens in California
The new WattEV station in Fresno creates a link between the ports of Oakland, Stockton and inland freight hubs in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Also: STG Logistics completes post-bankruptcy financial restructuring; new trucks-only highway opening at Georgia port.
July 10, 2026
WattEV's Fresno charging depot is the first of several in the network that will be used by Tesla Semis operating out of the Port of Oakland starting this year, WattEV said.
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RIZON targets vocational fleets with new electric truck combo body
RIZON's new electric truck combo body combines secure tool storage and a cargo bed, qualifying for up to $130,000 in CA and WA state incentives.
July 9, 2026
A one-of-a-kind configuration combines lockable storage and a spacious cargo bed in a single zero-emission vehicle. The body supports unique options including cranes, ladder racks, generators, lift gates, and work lighting for a wide range of vocational applications.
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Volvo's new VNL and VNR Electric join American Truck Simulator
The latest Volvo diesel and electric Class 8 trucks are now available as drivable vehicles in American Truck Simulator.
July 8, 2026
The Volvo VNR Electric as it appears in American Truck Simulator.
Battery electric
Maersk enters $3B lithium battery transportation market with new service
Maersk has launched a North American ground freight service for lithium-ion batteries, expanding its logistics network to support the growing EV and battery manufacturing supply chain across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
July 7, 2026
A white Maersk delivery truck sits outside a warehouse loading dock, highlighting the company’s expanding ground freight operations.
Test Drives
A quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EV
The Class 6 truck and its Class 7 big sister, the 537EV, are designed for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks.
July 3, 2026
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The smash hits and flops of zero-emission trucking
If trucking was a sitcom, last-mile would be Friends and long-haul would be Joey.
July 3, 2026
The battery-electric and heavy-duty trucking relationship is more Sam and Diane, where the characteristics of one simply don't mesh with the other and the pair can barely co-exist no matter how much they (or the general public) want them to. Cargo vans are, right now, Rob and Laura Petrie: a pairing that just makes sense on every conceivable level.
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Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash in Nevada highway collision
A fatal crash involving a Tesla Semi has left two people dead and another critically injured in Nevada. Investigators are working to determine what caused the collision, which is believed to be the first deadly crash involving the all-electric Class 8 truck.
July 2, 2026
The aftermath of a fatal collision involving a Tesla Semi and a Volkswagen Beetle in Dayton, Nevada.
Alternative power
WattEV opens Fresno charging hub, expanding California's zero-emission freight corridor
WattEV has opened its first Central Valley charging hub for heavy-duty electric trucks in Fresno, adding megawatt charging capacity and creating a new link in California's expanding zero-emission freight corridor.
July 1, 2026
A green and yellow WattEV branded Tesla Semi and trailer parked at an industrial facility.
Battery electric
Kingston deploys Ontario's first Mack LR Electric refuse trucks
The Ontario municipality says its Mack LR Electric refuse trucks have logged nearly a year of regular service since joining the city's solid waste fleet.
June 29, 2026
Two orange Mack LR refuse trucks parked outside of a Kingston, Ontario, Canada industrial building.
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Watch the Tesla Semi regain control on an icy road in new test footage
New footage shows the Tesla Semi navigating icy roads, offering a look at how its Vehicle Dynamics Control system responds in low-traction conditions.
June 26, 2026
A Tesla Semi with a trailer demonstrates its Vehicle Dynamics Control system on an icy road surface.
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Tesla Semi spotted testing FSD technology on public roads
A Tesla Semi has been spotted on California roads equipped with apparent Full Self-Driving testing hardware, adding to ongoing signals that the company is expanding autonomous development into its Class 8 truck program.
June 25, 2026
A white Tesla Semi equipped with self-driving hardware undergoing public road testing in California.
Alternative power
Terawatt raises $300M to accelerate autonomous vehicle charging and infrastructure expansion
Terawatt Infrastructure has secured up to $300 million in financing to expand its network of charging depots for autonomous and electric vehicle fleets across the U.S.
June 24, 2026
An aerial view of Terawatt's medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California.
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Orange EV delivers 2,000th electric terminal truck to Coke Canada Bottling
Orange EV confirms delivery of its 2,000th electric terminal truck, marking another sign of growing adoption of battery-electric yard tractors across North America. The milestone comes as fleets increasingly focus on uptime, operating costs, and supply chain efficiency when evaluating heavy-duty EV technology.
June 23, 2026
A Coca-Cola-branded Orange EV terminal truck hauling a Coca-Cola trailer outside Coke Canada Bottling's headquarters.
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Zero-emission trucks surpassed 4% of new deployments, Calstart reports
The latest Calstart data shows rising zero-emission truck deployments across multiple states, although infrastructure and cost challenges remain.
June 17, 2026
A pair of battery-electric commercial trucks charging at an unknown location.
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Will solid-state batteries get us out of the Messy Middle?
Can solid-state batteries solve the weight and range puzzle for Class 8 fleets?
June 17, 2026
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