A common criticism of subsidy programs is that sellers may simply raise their prices by part or all of the subsidy amount, capturing taxpayer money as additional profit instead of passing on savings to buyers. In California, which is expanding its already substantial support for electric commercial vehicles, a bill before the Senate would require… Read more »
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Mercedes-Benz’s reECONIC electric truck concept demonstrates the use of recycled materials
The reECONIC electric waste collection vehicle can collect waste to be sent for recycling—so it’s fitting that the truck itself is partly made of recycled materials. Mercedes-Benz Trucks worked with 33 partners to create this concept EV. The companies demonstrated that, theoretically, around 80 percent of the materials used to build the truck could be… Read more »
Can the legacy truck OEMs compete with Tesla and Windrose? Do they want to?
A couple of years ago, e-truck expert Rustam Kocher told Charged that the Tesla Semi was “a great product,” but that the company might struggle to compete against more established OEMs. Since then, the EV market in the US has changed radically—the Tesla Semi is moving into volume production, and Chinese upstart Windrose has started… Read more »
This week’s electric truck news—Einride, Range Energy, Volvo, Tesla, Windrose
Sweden’s Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon Swedish electric truck provider Einride will deploy 75 electric heavy-duty trucks and supporting charging infrastructure for retail oligopoly Amazon at five US locations. Reuters reports that Amazon is increasingly relying on truck-as-a-service operators such as Einride, which provide vehicles, charging infrastructure and fleet-management software, allowing the… Read more »
Volvo’s new electric trucks feature multiple PTO options, and ranges up to 700 km
Volvo Trucks has launched several new or updated electric truck models, aimed at several different use cases. The new FH Aero Electric with extended range is designed for long-haul and intercity transport. It features a rear compact e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed gearbox and delivers up to 460 kW (623 hp)… Read more »
Kempower deploys MCS electric truck charging in Scandinavia and California
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is an emerging EV charging standard that (despite the name) allows commercial electric vehicles to charge at rates of up to 3.75 megawatts—fast enough for heavy-duty EVs to top up their batteries during mandated driver breaks or during loading and unloading. EVSE manufacturer Kempower has been at the forefront of… Read more »
Scania to roll out MCS-capable electric trucks in Europe in 2026
Truck manufacturer Scania has announced that the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) will be commercially available for its electric trucks beginning in early 2026. MCS is an international standard that supports DC charging at a maximum current of 3,000 amps. Scania says its first iteration of MCS, featuring liquid-cooled connectors, will deliver up to 1,000 amps,… Read more »
MAN Truck & Bus introduces electric truck charging service
German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus, a subsidiary of Volkswagen’s TRATON, has made its new MAN Charge&Go charging service available to all customers, regardless of brand. The service is designed to make it easier to find truck-compatible charging points throughout Europe and enables simple payment using a charging card. MAN has developed an… Read more »
Scania to acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s off-highway and heavy industry battery systems division
Scania, a major Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer and a unit of Volkswagen, has announced that it will acquire bankrupt Northvolt’s Industrial Division, which manufactures battery systems for off-highway and heavy industrial vehicles. The acquisition will include production capabilities, a research and development center and approximately 260 employees, with operations in two locations, namely a leased… Read more »
UK EV charging provider Paua adds Milence’s high-power electric truck charging sites to its network
Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing fleet customers to gain access to Milence’s strategically-located charging hubs using Paua’s charging platform. Paua’s EV fleet charging platform provides seamless access to a UK-wide network… Read more »