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electrek.co > 02/20/2026 > amazon-grows-van-fleet-solar-powered-semis-and-betterfleet-stops-by

Amazon grows van fleet, solar-powered semis, and BetterFleet stops by

19+ hour, 11+ min ago  (436+ words) I've been in and around the auto industry since the '90s, and have written for a number of well-known outlets like CleanTechnica, the Truth About Cars, Popular Mechanics, and more. You can catch me at Electrek Daily Quick Charge, The Heavy…...

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electrek.co > 01/04/2026 > convoy-electric-semi-brand-sany-pairs-autonomy-with-human-experience

Convoy – electric semi brand SANY pairs autonomy with human experience

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (191+ words) Instead of betting the farm on fully self-driving trucks from the jump, Chinese equipment and heavy truck brand SANY is putting a seasoned driver in a lead vehicle with as many as four autonomous heavy trucks programmed to follow his…...

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electrek.co > 12/10/2025 > bp-pulse-dc-fast-charging-arizona-debut

bp pulse cranks up DC fast charging with Arizona debut

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (282+ words) bp pulse is continuing to roll out public DC fast charging across the US, and the company has opened its first-ever site in Arizona, along with new fast-charging locations in Texas, Florida, and Ohio. In Arizona, bp pulse's first site…...

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electrek.co > 11/02/2025 > california-hits-back-as-carb-takes-legal-action-against-truck-brands

California hits back as CARB takes legal action against truck brands

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (222+ words) Following a lawsuit brought against the California Air Resources Board (CARB) by major heavy truck manufacturers over California's emissions requirements, CARB has struck back with fresh lawsuit of its own alleging that the manufacturers violated the terms of the 2023 Clean…...

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electrek.co > 09/23/2025 > orange-ev-revives-freewire-tech-gives-it-the-best-name-in-the-business

Orange EV revives Freewire tech, gives it the best name in the business

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (653+ words) When innovative EV charging startup FreeWire shut its doors last year, it looked like its clever, infrastructure-light EVSE concept might vanish along with it. Now, Orange EV has taken up the cause, and it's bringing the battery-based charging tech back…...

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electrek.co > 09/12/2025 > electric-haul-trucks-could-save-fortescue-over-400-million-in-fuel-per-year

Electric haul trucks could save Fortescue over $400 million in fuel per year

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (371+ words) Fortescue is marching towards zero emissions as it invests in new, zero-emission mining equipment options across its global operations. And that investment? It's already paying off.One analyst says the company's saving almost $400 million in fuel costs alone. Each year....

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electrek.co > 08/28/2025 > terberg-heavy-duty-electric-yard-truck-gets-to-work-in-the-uk

Terberg heavy duty electric yard truck gets to work in the UK

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (409+ words) UK delivery firm DPD is putting one of Terberg's heavy-duty electric yard tractors to the test at its giant, Oldbury, UK logistics hub "and its findings will help DPD shape a cleaner, more sustainable fleet strategy for the future. DPD…...

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electrek.co > 08/12/2025 > greenlane-second-long-haul-ev-truck-corridor-pilot

Greenlane launches a second long-haul EV truck corridor pilot

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (356+ words) Greenlane is firing up its second commercial EV truck charging corridor " this time connecting Southern California to Phoenix along Interstate 10. The move targets a major gap in electric freight infrastructure on one of the busiest shipping routes in the US....

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electrek.co > 08/03/2025 > new-ford-based-volkswagen-doka-electric-pickup-is-ready-for-work

New Ford-based Volkswagen DoKa electric pickup is ready for work

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (378+ words) The latest commercial vehicle from Volkswagen isn't another box, retro-tastic van. Instead, it's a crew cab, flatbed-style pickup truck with modern amenities, room for six, serious payload capacity, and a fully electric powertrain. Making an appearance on Volkswagen's German konfigutator,…...

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electrek.co > 07/16/2025 > caterpillar-autonomous-haul-trucks-reach-one-million-ton-milestone

Caterpillar autonomous haul trucks reach one MILLION ton milestone

7+ mon, 4+ day ago  (299+ words) Construction and mining giant Caterpillar has reached a major milestone for its autonomous haulage system (AHS), reaching one million tons (!) of aggregate hauled by the company's massive self-driving trucks. The milestone was reached as part of an ongoing collaboration between…...