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Volvo is channeling record profits into building the world's largest fleet of electric heavy trucks, with over 5,700 battery-powered vehicles already hauling freight across 50 countries. The Swedish truckmaker just unveiled a new long-range electric semi that can travel 600 kilometers and recharge during a driver's lunch break.
Arizona State University police are putting two electric patrol trucks through a six-month trial to see if EVs can handle the demanding reality of 24/7 law enforcement in extreme heat. The results could reshape police fleets nationwide.
Arizona State University's police department is launching a groundbreaking six-month pilot program with three electric trucks on 24/7 patrol duty. They're aiming to prove these vehicles can save money while keeping communities safe.
Ford just announced its most affordable electric pickup yet, arriving in 2027 for just $30,000 thanks to breakthrough technology that makes EVs cheaper to build. The automaker is betting $5 billion that smarter wiring and simpler design will finally bring electric trucks within reach of everyday buyers.
A fully off-grid, solar-powered charging station near Wolmaransstad just charged its first electric truck, proving renewable freight transport can work in South Africa. While the country faces infrastructure challenges, this breakthrough shows grid-independent solutions are already arriving.
A Chinese mining operation just proved that going green doesn't mean slowing down. One year after switching to autonomous electric trucks, Shougang Group has slashed emissions while actually boosting productivity.
A major beverage company in Chile just put South America's first long-haul electric semi truck on the road, capable of traveling 310 miles without charging. Six more electric trucks are arriving in the coming weeks as the country races toward carbon neutrality by 2050.
Tesla just launched its first vehicle-to-grid program in Texas, letting Cybertruck owners earn money by sending power from their massive batteries back to the grid when demand spikes. The program turns electric trucks into mobile power plants that help stabilize the state's notoriously fragile energy system.
A truck charging station in San Bernardino just hit a major milestone: it can now charge 200 electric big rigs per day, matching what diesel truck stops handle. This isn't a future goal, it's happening right now.
A Chinese startup is making mines safer with autonomous electric trucks that swap batteries and drive themselves. Now EV giant BYD just bet $14.5 million the technology will transform mining worldwide.
Ford just announced plans to fill American factories with five brand-new affordable vehicles by 2030, all priced under $40,000. The lineup includes an electric pickup starting at just $30,000, marking a major shift toward making EVs accessible to everyday drivers.
Ford just previewed its most ambitious project yet: a spacious mid-size electric pickup starting around $30,000. The affordable EV, built on Ford's new Universal platform, aims to compete with lower-cost Chinese brands while offering more space than a Toyota RAV4.
City Harvest just put three new electric refrigerated trucks on the road to deliver millions of pounds of rescued food across New York City. The trucks produce zero emissions and will help South Bronx residents breathe easier while fighting food waste.
China just proved electric freight isn't a distant dream. More than 231,000 electric and hybrid semi trucks hit the roads in 2025, showing the future of shipping is already here.
The RV industry is finally ditching heavy "big box" designs for lightweight, aerodynamic trailers that make electric truck towing actually work. It's a shift that could unlock cross-country camping for thousands of EV owners stuck between short range and long charging stops.
FedEx just rolled out 17 new electric delivery trucks across Japan's busiest cities, cutting over 62 tons of carbon emissions annually while keeping packages moving fast. The mix of Mitsubishi and Isuzu electric vans proves clean air and quick delivery can work hand in hand.