Electric Trucks - Driving ZEV

Renault Trucks adds new E Tech D12 and D14 electric rigids for city distribution

Renault Trucks has released two new electric rigids, the E Tech D12 and D14, with compact dimensions, 176 kWh LFP batteries and a quoted range of up to 220 km. Both models use full air suspension and AC charging, and will be built at Blainville-sur-Orne.

By Matt Lister Nov 27, 2025 2 min read

Electric Trucks

Renault's new electric truck brings 600km range within reach

Renault Trucks has introduced two new long-distance electric tractors with up to 600 km of range. The E-Tech T 585 and T 780 offer large NCA battery packs, megawatt charging support and improved payload capability, moving electric long-haul haulage closer to practical fleet use.

By Matt Lister Nov 25, 2025 2 min read

Electric Vans

3.5 to 4.25 tonne electric vans to shift onto normal MOT rules under new government plan

The government will move 3.5 to 4.25-tonne electric vans into the Class 7 MOT system, easing HGV-style rules and signalling wider reforms on drivers’ hours and tachographs.

By Matt Lister Nov 25, 2025 2 min read

Truck News

Ford Trucks gives European fleets a first proper look at its electric heavy truck

Ford Trucks has revealed the F-LINE E electric heavy-duty truck at Solutrans 2025, with confirmed battery sizes, ranges and charging specs, giving European fleets a clearer view of its zero-emission plans.

By Matt Lister Nov 22, 2025 2 min read

Truck News

Scania expands real-world trials of battery-electric and hydrogen trucks through Pilot Partner programme

Scania is expanding its Pilot Partner programme with real-world tests of hydrogen fuel cell trucks alongside battery-electric models, working with Asko to assess range, performance and operational feasibility in daily transport.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 2 min read

Truck News

Daimler Truck starts second customer trial phase with new batch of GenH2 fuel-cell trucks

Daimler Truck has launched the second customer trial of its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 fuel-cell truck, adding five new logistics partners to gather real-world data ahead of small-series production.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 2 min read

Truck News

Mercedes-Benz puts road safety under the spotlight as electric trucks reshape everyday traffic

Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Daimler Buses join Germany’s new Deutschland blickt’s safety initiative, as quieter, quicker electric trucks and buses change how people experience road traffic.

By Matt Lister Nov 21, 2025 4 min read

Truck News

Karlsruhe expands electric waste fleet with 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks

Karlsruhe has deployed seven Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric refuse trucks, with eleven more on order, supported by purpose-built charging and lower emissions across city routes.

By Matt Lister Nov 20, 2025 3 min read