DHL Supply Chain expects to add multiple Tesla Semi tractors to its U.S. Class 8 fleet in the coming 12 months as part of long-term, companywide plans to decarbonize its fleet.
December 29, 2025Battery-Electric Truck News Updates
Discover the latest battery-electric truck news with Transport Topics, offering in-depth coverage of the technologies, policies and market shifts driving the electrification of freight transportation. From innovations in battery design and charging infrastructure to fleet adoption trends and sustainability strategies, our reporting provides actionable insights for industry professionals navigating the transition to cleaner, more efficient trucking solutions.
Ford Cancels $6.5 Billion EV Battery Contract With LG
LG is the latest casualty of Ford’s EV rollback. The carmaker said it would take $19.5 billion in charges tied to the business and that it would break up its U.S. battery venture with SK Innovation.
December 17, 2025Proterra Upbeat on Battery-Electric Demand Prospects
Proterra debuted its upgraded battery pack, the H2-23, in April, specifically targeting it for the Class 8 truck market and other demanding commercial applications.
November 26, 2025International Motors Posts Q3 Loss on Sales Slump, eRH Exit
International Motors posted an operating loss in Q3 2025 as truck sales plummeted 64% year over year, and the truck and bus maker canceled plans for its eRH Series battery-electric tractor.
October 30, 2025Ruan to Be First to Roll Out Clarios IdleLess Battery System
Des Moines, Iowa-based Ruan is deploying the technology system — which aims to reduce fuel consumption and emissions — after running a 50-truck pilot program over the summer.
October 28, 2025EV Realty Wins $75M Private Equity-Led Capital Infusion
EV Realty’s first public charging facility in San Bernardino, Calif., will be among the projects receiving an influx of cash from the additional funding round.
September 26, 2025Trump Advances $1.3 Billion Biden-Approved Battery Loan
The loan, finalized by the Biden administration in November 2024, was among $400 billion in green bank deals halted by the Trump administration as part of its review of energy financing.
September 17, 2025Study Finds US Class 8 Battery-Electric Truck Prices Rising
Prices of U.S. Class 8 battery-electric trucks are on the rise at the same time as their European counterparts decline, according to a recent study.
September 16, 2025HTA’s Loya Listens, Learns as Calif. Drayage Community Reels
Robert Loya has seen up close how the dynamic between trade associations and members works, and how different it is from being employed at a carrier.
September 2, 2025Greenlane Targets Interstate 10 for Next Charging Corridor
Greenlane plans to establish a second commercial electric vehicle charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10.
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