Zūm Deploys Fully Electric School Bus Fleet in Connecticut
Zūm will deploy the Northeast's largest fully electric school bus fleet with V2G capabilities in Branford, Connecticut, achieving full electrification three years ahead of schedule.
Category Commercial Vehicle
Commercial vehicle coverage on The EV Report tracks the electrification of work vehicles: heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, delivery vans, transit and school buses, and the fleets adopting them. Stories follow vehicle launches and orders, depot and en-route charging, incentives and regulation, and the total-cost-of-ownership math that decides when a fleet switches.
ZF Wins Major India Electric Bus Axle Deal
ZF secured a multi-year India deal for thousands of AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axles, delivering 20 percent efficiency gains and 360 kW continuous power for city buses.
HERE Technologies Enhances Tour Planning for Mixed Fleets
HERE Technologies has upgraded its Tour Planning tool with AI-driven features to optimize mixed ICE and EV fleets, improving ETA accuracy and integrating global charging data for streamlined logistics.
Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Begins Chile Deliveries
Mercedes-Benz Trucks delivered the first eActros 600 battery-electric long-haul trucks in Chile to Empresas Cavalieri, featuring 621 kWh LFP battery capacity and 500-km range for beverage logistics operations.
Potomac Edison Launches Electric School Bus Pilot Program
Potomac Edison's $11.1 million pilot program will fund up to 28 electric school buses in Maryland, covering cost premiums, charging infrastructure, and testing vehicle-to-grid technology.
Skywell Delivers 249 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses in Guangzhou
Skywell delivered 249 hydrogen fuel cell buses in Guangzhou, China, in collaboration with Hyundai's HTWO subsidiary, marking one of China's largest single hydrogen bus deployments.
Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell Fleet Hits 20 Million Kilometers
Hyundai's XCIENT Fuel Cell truck fleet surpassed 20 million kilometers across Europe with 165 units, while 63 trucks in North America have exceeded 1.6 million kilometers since 2023.
FedEx Expands Electric Delivery Fleet in Singapore
FedEx added eight Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its Singapore fleet, bringing EV share past 25% and cutting an estimated 38 tons of annual CO₂ emissions.
Xos Unveils 2026 Electric Class 6 Chassis at $99,000
Xos introduces its 2026 Class 6 electric strip chassis at $99,000, featuring 120-mile range, LFP battery technology rated for 4,000+ cycles, and enhanced over-the-air update capabilities.
Hyundai Translead Adds Hendrickson as Fuel Cell Dealer
Hyundai Translead names Hendrickson Fleet Solutions as its New York and New Jersey dealer for the XCIENT Fuel Cell Class 8 hydrogen truck, expanding regional zero-emission fleet support.
Toyota Launches Pixis Van BEV for Japan Market
Toyota launches the Pixis Van BEV in Japan with 257 km range, 36.6 kWh battery, and V2H capability, targeting last-mile logistics operators in the kei commercial vehicle segment.
Pilot to Install Tesla Semi Chargers Nationwide
Pilot Travel Centers will install Tesla Semi Chargers at select U.S. locations beginning in 2026, featuring V4 cabinet technology delivering up to 1.2 megawatts per stall along major freight corridors.
UK Opens First Public Electric HGV Charging Hub
Actemium completes UK's first public eHGV charging hub at Moto Exeter, featuring four bays with ABB Terra 175–350kW chargers as part of GRIDSERVE's £100m+ Electric Freightway program.
Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 Truck Enters Small-Series Production
Daimler Truck will produce 100 Mercedes-Benz NextGenH2 fuel cell trucks from late 2026, featuring liquid hydrogen storage for 1,000+ km range and proven eActros 600 components.
Mercedes-Benz Tests Megawatt Charging on eActros 600
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is field-testing MCS megawatt charging on its eActros 600 across a 2,400-km European route, evaluating compatibility and performance under real-world winter conditions.
FUSO Launches All-Electric eCanter Truck in UAE
FUSO has launched the all-electric eCanter light-duty truck in the UAE through distributor Al Habtoor Motors, targeting urban logistics and last-mile delivery with zero local emissions.
Windrose Bundles Free Charging With Electric Truck Purchases
Windrose Technology offers three months of unlimited Greenlane network charging with each Global E700 electric truck purchase, targeting total cost of ownership barriers for fleet electrification.
DAF Expands Electric Lineup With XG, XG⁺ Models
DAF introduces XG and XG⁺ Electric trucks with over 500 km range, LFP battery technology, and the segment's largest cabs for long-haul zero-emission transport applications.
Hyundai STARIA Electric Brings 800-Volt Architecture to MPV Segment
Hyundai's STARIA Electric applies 800-volt architecture to the MPV segment, offering 400-km range, 20-minute fast charging, and up to 2,000 kg towing capacity in 7- and 9-seat configurations.
GreenPower Motor Establishes New Mexico Manufacturing Headquarters
GreenPower Motor Company will establish its U.S. headquarters in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, creating 340 jobs and generating $200 million in economic impact with $14.61 million in state incentives.