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Volvo Electric Semi Trucks Now Go 430 Miles on One Charge
Innovation•1d ago

Volvo Electric Semi Trucks Now Go 430 Miles on One Charge

Volvo just launched electric semi trucks that can travel up to 430 miles on a single charge, matching the range and productivity of traditional diesel trucks. The breakthrough means long-haul trucking can finally go fully electric without compromise.

Electrek•2 min read
Australia's Janus Electric Wins Big in California EV Push
Innovation•4d ago

Australia's Janus Electric Wins Big in California EV Push

An Australian company just cleared a major hurdle to bring battery-swapping technology to California's busiest ports. The breakthrough could help clean up some of America's dirtiest trucking routes.

Google: electric vehicle milestone•2 min read
One Electric Truck Cuts 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon by 2034
Planet Wins•Mar 31

One Electric Truck Cuts 1,000 Tonnes of Carbon by 2034

A single electric heavy goods vehicle could eliminate 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034, the same amount that 50,000 trees absorb in a year. Real-world testing across 25 UK trucking companies is proving electric freight isn't just greener, it's getting cheaper too.

Google News - Emissions Reduction•2 min read
Electric Truck Beats Diesel: 85% Cheaper, 25 Minutes Faster
Innovation•Mar 30

Electric Truck Beats Diesel: 85% Cheaper, 25 Minutes Faster

Australia just completed its first all-electric long-haul delivery, and the results are stunning. The electric truck cost 85% less to run than diesel and arrived faster, signaling a major shift in freight transport.

Google News - Electric Vehicle•3 min read
Dutch Logistics Firm Grows Electric Truck Fleet to 200
Solutions•Mar 22

Dutch Logistics Firm Grows Electric Truck Fleet to 200

A Dutch logistics company just ordered 75 electric semi trucks, bringing its zero-emission fleet to over 200 vehicles. The move shows electric trucking is ready for prime time, with new models covering over 300 miles per charge.

Electrek•2 min read
Electric Trucks Solve Driver Shortage at Michigan Fleet
Solutions•Mar 21

Electric Trucks Solve Driver Shortage at Michigan Fleet

Trucking companies facing a national driver shortage are discovering an unexpected recruiting tool: electric trucks. Young drivers are choosing employers with EV fleets, drawn by quieter rides and cutting-edge technology.

Electrek•3 min read
Tesla Opens First Public Megacharger for Electric Trucks
Solutions•Mar 9

Tesla Opens First Public Megacharger for Electric Trucks

Tesla just opened its first customer-facing Megacharger station in California, proving that electric long-haul trucking isn't just a future dream anymore. The charging network for electric big rigs is finally becoming real.

Electrek•2 min read
Trucking Adds 700 Jobs as U.S. Unemployment Hits 7-Year Low
Solutions•Mar 4

Trucking Adds 700 Jobs as U.S. Unemployment Hits 7-Year Low

The trucking industry grew by 700 jobs in August while national unemployment dropped to 5.1%, the lowest rate since 2008. Even better news: long-term unemployment fell by nearly 800,000 people over the past year.

Google News - Unemployment Drops•2 min read
Tesla Maps 64 New Megacharger Sites Across 15 States
Videos•Feb 26

Tesla Maps 64 New Megacharger Sites Across 15 States

Tesla has updated its "Find Us" map to show 64 new electric semi-truck charging locations coming soon across America. The expansion signals major progress in making long-haul electric trucking a practical reality.

CleanTechnica•2 min read
Tesla Maps 66 Megacharger Sites for Electric Big Rigs
Solutions•Feb 25

Tesla Maps 66 Megacharger Sites for Electric Big Rigs

Tesla just revealed 66 charging stations across 15 states designed to power its electric Semi trucks along America's busiest freight routes. The network could make long-haul electric trucking a real possibility within two years.

Electrek•3 min read
Nigeria Slashes Port Delays, Saves Billions With Smart App
Innovation•Feb 17

Nigeria Slashes Port Delays, Saves Billions With Smart App

A digital trucking system has eliminated gridlock chaos at Nigeria's busiest ports, cutting delivery times and ending years of costly congestion. The innovation is saving the country trillions while making life easier for drivers and communities.

Premium Times Nigeria•2 min read
Tesla Semi Priced at $290K, Beats Rivals by $145K
Daily Mix•Feb 11

Tesla Semi Priced at $290K, Beats Rivals by $145K

Tesla's long-awaited electric semi truck finally has real pricing, and it's undercutting competitors by over $140,000. The 500-mile range hauler could help fleet operators save money while cutting emissions.

Electrek•2 min read
Tesla Semi Chargers Coming to 900+ Truck Stops by 2026
Solutions•Jan 27

Tesla Semi Chargers Coming to 900+ Truck Stops by 2026

America's largest truck stop chain is partnering with Tesla to install electric semi-truck chargers at locations along major highways. The move could finally make coast-to-coast electric freight hauling a reality.

Electrek•3 min read
South Koreans Will Pay $418M to Clean Up Freight Trucks
Solutions•Jan 20

South Koreans Will Pay $418M to Clean Up Freight Trucks

South Korean households are willing to invest over $400 million to replace diesel freight trucks with hydrogen-powered vehicles, valuing clean air seven times higher than current carbon credit prices. The public support could accelerate one of the world's most ambitious green trucking transformations.

Phys.org - Technology•3 min read
40 Electric Semi Trucks Hit Texas Highways This Year
Planet Wins•Jan 19

40 Electric Semi Trucks Hit Texas Highways This Year

A Los Angeles logistics company just deployed 40 electric semi trucks on a new Houston-Dallas route, cutting an estimated 60,000 metric tons of CO2 annually. It's the largest book-and-claim zero-emission trucking program in the country.

Electrek•3 min read