battery-electric trucks News Updates

Government, Business, Fuel

US to Impose 93.5% Tariff on Graphite From China

The Commerce Department imposed preliminary antidumping duties of 93.5% on Chinese imports of graphite, a key battery component.

July 17, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Logistics, For-Hire, Top 100

Tesla Semi Generally Matches ArcBest’s Diesels, Pilot Finds

ArcBest offered the latest window into what to expect from the long-awaited Tesla Semi battery-electric tractor, including energy consumption ratings matching its diesel peers.

July 14, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

What Killing Tax Credits Means for the EV Market

The Trump administration’s plan to scrap federal incentives for EVs will be a major speed bump for battery-powered transportation in the U.S., but not a brick wall, according to forecasts.

July 3, 2025
Business, Autonomous

EVs Lost at Sea in Fiery Ship Disaster

A ship that caught fire in the Pacific Ocean earlier this month has sunk. The vessel was abandoned in the middle of the pacific — about 360 miles from land — after a blaze. It was carrying about 3,000 vehicles of which about 800 were EVs.   

June 30, 2025
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel, Logistics, Global Freight

Ship Carrying EVs Abandoned in Pacific After Catching Fire

A ship carrying more than 3,000 cars to Mexico was abandoned in the middle of the Pacific Ocean after catching fire June 3, highlighting a growing risk to the transportation of electric vehicles.

June 4, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Buyers Line Up for Nikola’s Remaining Inventory

Site visits are set to start for potential buyers of Nikola’s remaining assets in the coming days, said Vince Lorenz, Nations Capital director of fleet and valuations.

June 3, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Partnerships to Fuel JoyRide's Zero-Emission Ambitions

JoyRide Logistics is setting about building partnerships in its bid to convince shippers to transition from a wholly diesel fleet to zero emissions.   

May 30, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Calif. Drayage Fleets Face Battery-Electric Truck Dilemma

Carriers in California won’t be doing a U-turn on the highway to battery-electric truck adoption despite regulatory change, but executives say the thoroughfare needs some maintenance.

May 9, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Private

Food and Beverage Fleets Adopt Sustainable Practices

Private fleets operating in the food and beverage sector are demonstrating effective use cases for electric-powered trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.

May 8, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Mack Trucks Announces Pioneer Electric Plans

Mack Trucks pulled back the curtain April 29 on plans to launch a battery-electric version of the Volvo Group division’s recently unveiled flagship on-highway Class 8 tractor, the Pioneer.

April 29, 2025