Dongfeng 400 kW fuel-cell stack passes 10,000-hour test
Dongfeng has reported its 400 kW fuel‑cell stack has completed a 10,000‑hour durability validation under national standards and the company has deployed over 9,200 hydrogen vehicles, while China’s fuel‑cell fleet has surpassed 20,000 units.
Horizon Motor unveils Class 8 electric tractor
Horizon Motor has unveiled a Class 8 electric tractor with a two-seat half-sleeper cab, 350-mile range and dual-plug CCS1 charging; its first production unit has been allocated to a California fleet for real-world testing.
Night-time curfews hinder electric heavy-truck adoption
Regulatory curfews and inconsistent access rules have constrained Australia’s adoption of heavy-duty electric trucks, limiting potential cost savings, emission reductions and operational efficiencies, the Electric Vehicle Council’s ELECTruck report has found.
Blacktown City Council unveils electric beavertail truck
Blacktown City Council has unveiled a custom-built 27-tonne electric beavertail truck to replace two diesel trucks and two trailers, with a 270-kilometre range, 10–14 tonne payload and depot charging supplied by 100 per cent renewable electricity.
Safety Technologies for Australian Heavy Vehicle Fleets
Regulators have strengthened Heavy Vehicle National Law and Chain of Responsibility enforcement, and fleets have adopted telematics, AI in-cab cameras, EWDs, ADAS, on-board mass systems and preventative maintenance tools to enhance compliance and manage fatigue and vehicle risk.
Chargebyte CCL MCS for ISO 15118-20 megawatt charging
Chargebyte has introduced the CCL MCS, a stand-alone controller that has implemented ISO 15118-20 over 10BASE-T1S Ethernet for megawatt charging, and has provided integrated safety, diagnostics and vehicle interfaces for heavy-duty EV applications.
Cellcentric launches 375 kW single-system fuel cell
Cellcentric has launched the BZA375, a 375 kW single-package fuel cell for heavy trucks, and has reported 20% lower fuel consumption, sub-6 kg/100 km for 40-tonne vehicles, under 500 kg weight, and prototypes have been made available.
Volvo unveils electric trucks with up to 700 km range
Volvo has unveiled FH Aero and next‑generation FH, FM and FMX electric trucks with ranges up to 700 km, multiple PTO configurations and fast charging, has confirmed GCWs up to 65 tonnes and roll‑out has been scheduled from 2026.
Volvo unveils FH Aero Electric with 700km range
Volvo Trucks has unveiled the FH Aero Electric and next-generation FH, FM and FMX Electric models, which have been presented with ranges of up to 700km and 470km and have been scheduled for a stepped market rollout.
VEV installs 5 MW HGV charging at three UK depots
VEV has completed 5 MW DC charging across three Maritime Transport depots, has installed 18 chargers (100–400 kW) for up to 36 simultaneous charges and has integrated its VEV IQ platform to support a wider electrification programme under ZEHID.
Vocational Fleet Specification Strategy
The piece has examined how early specification and upfit decisions have shaped vocational fleets' operational uptime, demonstrating that job‑driven specifications have reduced downtime, improved driver performance and extended assets' useful life.
Australian trucking sector seeks faster electrification
Rising diesel costs have increased uncertainty and have prompted Australian trucking firms and industry groups to urge accelerated electrification, calling for government investment in charging infrastructure, subsidies and retrofit support after trials have shown competitive range and cost savings.
Victoria unveils freight decarbonisation support
The Victorian government has launched two programmes offering grants and an electric heavy-vehicle trial to assist freight operators invest in low- and zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure and technology and reduce operating costs.
Harbinger launches HC Series Cab electric/hybrid truck
Harbinger has unveiled the HC Series Cab, a medium‑duty low‑cab‑forward chassis offered as electric or plug‑in hybrid, with 26,000 lb GVWR, integrated electric architecture, up to 500‑mile hybrid range and an optional 15 kW inverter.
BFS adds MAN TGX heavy-haul vehicle to fleet
BFS has added a new MAN TGX heavy-haul tractor to its European fleet, expanding its specialist transport offering across a 100-site network and enhancing capacity for high-weight, complex logistics through modernised vehicle technology and support infrastructure.
HVNL Amendment Bill 2025: Changes for Heavy Fleets
The HVNL Amendment Bill 2025 has consolidated NHVAS schemes into two accreditations, has introduced evidentiary audit provisions, has expanded 'unfit to drive' obligations to all heavy-vehicle drivers over 4.5 tonnes, and has centralised Codes of Practice under the NHVR.
Heavy vehicle pollution costs Australia A$6.2bn annually
Researchers have estimated heavy vehicle emissions have imposed A$6.2bn a year in health costs, have increased premature deaths, hospital admissions and childhood asthma, and have prompted recommendations for emissions corridors, inspections and low‑emission vehicle adoption.
Kempower hosts MCS winter trials for heavy trucks
Kempower has hosted three commercial vehicle manufacturers to test its megawatt charging system in sub‑zero Sweden and has demonstrated charging up to 1.2 MW at a depot with a 2.4 MW grid connection and 2.4 MWh of storage.
Xos prices 2026 Class 6 electric chassis at $99,000
Xos has launched its 2026 Class 6 strip chassis at a $99,000 starting price, has offered 120–200 miles of range, LFP batteries with 4,000+ charge cycles, over‑the‑air updates and a minimum three‑year warranty for return‑to‑base fleets.
VE Motion launches powered trailer for heavy trucks
VE Motion has launched a South Australian‑designed powered trailer system and has offered it as a modular kit; the company has claimed it can cut diesel consumption by up to 50% and has priced base kits below $200,000.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure and clean-mobility focus
Budget 2026 has allocated ₹12.2 lakh crore to infrastructure and has announced Rare Earth Mineral Corridors and battery-manufacturing incentives, measures that have been presented as supporting domestic EV supply chains, sustaining demand for commercial vehicles and strengthening manufacturing capacity.
Hugelshofer, Renault Trucks show electric HGV viability
Swiss haulier Hugelshofer has demonstrated that Renault Trucks E-Tech T vehicles have covered over 1,000 km in 24 hours by integrating route planning, double-crew operation and depot fast-charging, and have reduced operating costs while benefiting from supportive Swiss policy.
Mercedes‑Benz tests Megawatt Charging System on eActros
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks conducted a 2,400 km test of the Megawatt Charging System with eActros 600 vehicles across northern Europe to assess interoperability, charging performance and thermal management.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet
CMT has launched DriveWell Fleet, a platform integrating connected-vehicle feeds and plug-and-play hardware to standardise telematics across fleets, aiming to improve underwriting, pricing accuracy and onboarding efficiency for insurers.
Cambridge Mobile Telematics launches DriveWell Fleet
CMT launched DriveWell Fleet, a telematics platform combining BYOD and IoT devices to provide comprehensive driving data, integrate with major TSPs, and support commercial auto underwriting and fleet safety.
Tata Motors CV unit acquires 26% stake in Chennai EV firm
Tata Motors’ CV subsidiary acquired a 26% stake in Traveltime E-Mobility Chennai for about ₹351,350, aligning the group with Chennai electric-bus operations; closing expected by 31 January 2026.
CO2 classification changes affecting heavy vehicle tolls
Operators have been required to register CO2 classes and update OBU weight data since Germany has adopted F1 weights on 1 December 2023; tolls have applied from 1 January 2024 in Austria and from 1 July 2024 in Germany.
Kempower deploys megawatt truck chargers in Scandinavia, US
Kempower has deployed Megawatt Charging System truck chargers at Scandinavian sites and will supply MCS infrastructure in California, pursuing dual CCS-MCS compatibility and upgrade paths for customers.
CATL and SAIC partner on commercial battery-swapping system
CATL and SAIC formed a strategic partnership to develop an integrated vehicle, battery, station and cloud battery-swapping ecosystem, pursue joint R&D, pilot three-minute swaps and expand networks globally.
Connected Commercial Vehicle Protocol for India's Highways
Government-led CCV protocol seeks to standardise vehicle-to-infrastructure data, supporting electric freight corridors, interoperability, security and phased pilots to enable scalable, data-driven highway operations.
CATL subsidiary opens 1,250 km heavy-truck battery swap route
Qiji Energy launched a 1,250 km heavy‑duty battery swap route with modular 171 kWh packs, five‑minute swaps, cloud reservations and plans for a 180,000 km national network.
Peterbilt and Kenworth add medium-duty electric trucks
Peterbilt and Kenworth expanded medium‑duty battery‑electric truck ranges and charging solutions, offering scalable powertrains, LFP batteries and PACCAR Parts‑supported infrastructure services for regional and vocational applications.
Australia's light-vehicle emissions trail peers
Australia's light-vehicle emissions fell modestly in 2024, driven by hybrids and EV uptake, but remain higher than Europe and the United States amid larger vehicles and longer lifespans.
Commercial Fleet Insurance: Coverage and Costs
Explains commercial fleet insurance scope, typical premiums and operational considerations; covers legal requirements, cost ranges and insurer engagement for businesses managing multiple vehicles.
ZF India awarded ADAS development contract for heavy EVs
ZF India will develop and calibrate an OnGuardMAX-based ADAS suite for an Indian e-mobility OEM to meet GSR 184e, for heavy-duty electric trucks, buses and coaches.
EU ministers agree increased weight allowance for clean trucks
EU government ministers approved a Council position raising weight allowances for some electric and hydrogen articulated trucks from 2 to 4 tonnes, enabling trilogue negotiations on weights and dimensions rules.
Kässbohrer launches Mega Curtainsider K.SWAU C+
Kässbohrer has introduced the K.SWAU C+ mega curtainsider swap body, offering 2,660 mm internal height, 34-pallet capacity, S700-MC construction, K-Fix securing and EN 12642 Code XL compliance.
SCALE consortium formed to decarbonise HGV fleets
SCALE consortium, led by Voltempo and backed by Transport Scotland's £2m HGV Market Readiness Fund, will trial electric HGVs and develop a community-owned charging network supporting Scottish hauliers.
Daimler Trucks begins second phase of GenH2 deployment
Daimler Trucks has initiated a second-phase customer deployment of Mercedes‑Benz GenH2 liquid‑hydrogen fuel‑cell trucks with five logistics partners to validate operating data and support production readiness.
Axxès C’Moov European HGV toll service
Axxès has introduced a pan‑European tolling service that has enabled carriers to consolidate payments and centralise billing across 14 countries via the C’Moov badge, and has provided route simulation and fleet-tracking tools for professional operators.
STW Technic Offers Advanced Solutions for Municipal Vehicles
STW Technic provides flexible electronic and software solutions to enhance efficiency and adaptability in municipal vehicles, supporting manufacturers with modular hardware and cloud connectivity.
European Parliament Approves Toll Exemptions for Zero-Emission Vehicles
The European Parliament has approved an extended deadline allowing member states to exempt zero-emission trucks and buses from CO2-based road charges, aiming to support climate-neutral road transport.
Electronic toll pass for professional light vehicles
Axxès has introduced an electronic toll pass for professional light vehicles under 3.5 tonnes, covering France, Spain, Portugal and Italy, and has provided centralised billing, journey tracking via Lucy and access to reserved lanes.
Axxès launches OBU for professional light vehicles
Axxès has launched an OBU for light vehicles under 3.5 tonnes that has enabled single-device toll payments and centralised invoicing across France, Spain, Portugal and Italy; eligibility has required an EU VAT number and an HGV.
Blue Energy Motors Launches Heavy-Duty Electric Truck in India
Blue Energy Motors introduced a 55-tonne battery-swap electric truck alongside Maharashtra's first electric corridor, supported by a ₹3,500 crore investment for expanded manufacturing capacity.
