MarketBook Electric Trucks Blog Archive

    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    By: Isuzu
    Posted On: July 9, 2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
    Generating Capacity: Scania Invests €70m Into Its Angers Production Facility
    By: Scania
    Posted On: June 1, 2026
    Scania is investing €70m into its Angers facility in France, allowing electric trucks to be built there for the first time. ...
    Volvo FM Electric Shows Its Steel For Special Green Delivery
    Posted On: May 28, 2026
    Haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has successfully transported the first load of fossil-free steel to land in the UK, using a Volvo FM Electric 4x2 tractor unit for a zero-tailpipe emission delivery. ...
    TGE Vans Expected To Reach All-Time Sales Record For Man Truck & Bus In 2023
    Posted On: May 1, 2023
    Last year’s supply chain bottlenecks are improving, and Man says its “order book is fuller than ever.” ...
    Fuso Next Generation eCanter With Roll-Off Tipper Debuts At Bauma
    Posted On: October 25, 2022
    “With our Next Generation eCanter, we are underlining that the advantages of the Fuso Canter for the construction industry are also fully reflected in the electrified variant,” says Fuso Europe’s Philipp Panter. ...
    Volta Trucks & Siemens Partner To Accelerate Commercial Fleet Electrification
    Posted On: October 13, 2022
    Volta Trucks and Siemens intend to jointly deliver eMobility charging infrastructure to Volta Trucks’ customers to simplify and accelerate their migration to commercial fleet electrification. ...
    Vauxhall Updates Light Commercial Vehicle Range, Renames Electric Models
    Posted On: October 6, 2022
    The vehicle manufacturer has streamlined its LCV ranges by reducing model combinations and paring away superfluous trim levels, and has added “Electric” to each model family’s battery-electric variant. ...
    Volta Trucks & DB Schenker Complete On-Road Test For Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks
    Posted On: September 28, 2022
    The two companies will now follow up the Volta Zero testing with rollouts at 10 locations across five European countries. ...
    Mercedes-Benz Shows Off New Electric eActros 300 Truck At IAA In Germany
    Posted On: September 26, 2022
    Mercedes says the battery-powered eActros features impressive acceleration, regenerative range extension, and quiet operation. ...
    Volvo Trucks Presents A New Electric Axle For Extended Range
    Posted On: September 22, 2022
    Freeing up space for more batteries, the new e-axle allows for even longer range for Volvo’s battery-electric trucks. ...
    Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia Innovates Last-Mile Logistics & Regional Distribution
    Posted On: June 10, 2022
    Powered by Detroit’s ePowertrain, the zero-emission heavy-duty truck is ready to electrify last-mile logistics, local and regional distribution, and more. ...
    Renault Trucks T & C Electric Trucks In The E-Tech Range
    Posted On: March 8, 2022
    Renault Trucks is expanding its all-electric range and has announced the start of sales for 2023 of two new models of up to 44 tonnes, the Renault Trucks T E-Tech for regional transport and the Renault Trucks C E-Tech for the construction industry. ...
    DB Schenker Places Largest-Ever Pre-Order For Zero-Emission Commercial Trucks
    Posted On: December 1, 2021
    The logistics specialist has pre-ordered nearly 1,500 battery-electric Volta Zero trucks and is set to participate in real-world trials of the truck to verify its fitness for carrying out urban deliveries. ...
    Astheimer Design Wins Dezeen Product Design Award For Volta Zero Full-Electric Truck
    Posted On: November 30, 2021
    Dezeen judges celebrated the battery-electric truck for its low environmental impact with last-mile freight deliveries, a design that shifts away from vans and cars to zero-emission distribution with enhanced driver and pedestrian safety. ...
    Peterbilt Showcases New Model 579 & 579EV Trucks At Nashville’s ATA MCE21 Show
    Posted On: October 26, 2021
    Together the 579 and 579EV represent Peterbilt’s most technologically advanced trucks to date. ...
    Quality Custom Distribution Receives Volvo VNR Electric Trucks For Last-Mile Delivery
    Posted On: April 6, 2021
    The company is leading the heavy-duty trucks through the Volvo LIGHTS project, an industry collaboration that’s helping introduce battery-electric trucks and equipment into the market at scale. ...
    Southern California Edison Transports An Electrical Transformer To Los Angeles Using A Freightliner eCascadia
    Posted On: January 26, 2021
    The transformer will be part of a charging array used to power electric vehicles including other eCascadias making local and regional deliveries. ...
    Peterbilt’s Model 579EV Battery-Electric, Zero-Emission Class 8 Truck Reaches Summit Of Pikes Peak Several Times In Three Days
    Posted On: January 14, 2021
    The truck was able to recharge its batteries using regenerative braking while heading back down the mountain, which produced enough energy for a return trip. ...
    Volvo VNR Electric Now For Sale In North American Market
    Posted On: December 8, 2020
    Volvo Trucks North America has officially begun selling the battery-electric, Class 8 truck, which has an up to 150-mile operating range, depending on the truck’s configuration. ...
    Daimler Trucks North America & Portland General Electric To Build Large, Public Charging Facility For Electric Vehicles
    Posted On: December 7, 2020
    The facility is designed to offer charging that is four times faster than the current fastest light-duty vehicle chargers and will also be entirely carbon neutral. ...
    Volvo Officially Launches The VNR Electric In US & Canada
    Posted On: November 10, 2020
    Sales will begin December 3, with production of the battery-electric trucks to begin in Dublin, Virginia, in early 2021. ...
    Peterbilt Announces Upcoming Availability Of Model 579EV, With Production Starting By Q2 2021
    Posted On: November 9, 2020
    The all-electric day cab truck features thermally controlled Lithium Iron Phosphate battery packs that can be fully charged in around three and a half hours and give the vehicle a maximum range of 150 miles. ...
    New York City Department Of Sanitation Takes Delivery Of Its First Electric Garbage Truck, A Mack LR Electric
    Posted On: September 24, 2020
    The Mack LR Electric demonstrator model has joined the DSNY’s 6,000-plus fleet and will work out of the Brooklyn North 1 garage. ...
    Mack To Kickstart Production Of LR Electric Refuse Truck Next Year, Ordering Opens Q4 2020
    Posted On: September 17, 2020
    The LR Electric has an all-electric integrated powertrain that consists of four NMC lithium-ion batteries and two electric motors that power the vehicle and any onboard accessories. ...
    Zero-Emission, All-Electric Peterbilt Model 220EV Truck Now Available For Order, Deliveries To Start Later In 2020
    Posted On: August 21, 2020
    The 220EV features an electric motor powered by two battery packs and an onboard charging system; it has a maximum range of 200 miles and can be fully recharged by a DC fast-charging system in one or two hours. ...
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    MachineryTrader.me Brings A Trusted Equipment Platform To The Middle East
    Posted 7/27/2026
    Discover MachineryTrader.me, the new platform for buying and selling construction equipment across the Middle East. ...
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    New Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle Pickups Delivered In Yorkshire ‘For The Long Haul’
    Posted 7/9/2026
    Two new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle pickups have been delivered to Sheffield-based MHH Contracting, a family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling company. ...
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    Raw Material Extraction On A New Level: Volvo CE At Steinexpo 2026
    Posted 7/7/2026
    Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) will showcase its latest machines, electrification solutions and digital services at Steinexpo 2026, taking place from 2-5 September in Nieder-Ofleiden, Germany. ...
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    Iveco Raises The Bar: A New Generation Of Vehicles & Services For Drivers & Fleets
    Posted 7/3/2026
    With the 2026 range, Iveco introduces a new generation of vehicles designed to lower TCO, enhance driver comfort, and deliver measurable efficiency gains from day one. ...
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    Scania Shows Innovation Is At The Heart Of Everything It Does
    Posted 6/29/2026
    Scania UK is showcasing its strength in innovation at this year's Road Transport Expo (RTX). ...
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    JCB & Base Concrete: A Relationship Set In Concrete
    Posted 6/24/2026
    The JCB TM420 has become central to Base Concrete’s operation, joining an all-JCB fleet that includes a 542-70 Loadall telescopic handler, a 3-tonne mini excavator, and a JCB generator. ...
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    What Is An Excavator Bucket & How Do I Choose The Right One?
    Posted 6/22/2026
    Drawing on our decades of experience and knowledge, we’ve put together everything you need to know about this hard-working attachment so you can make an informed choice. ...
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    Iveco Welcomes Diego Gastaldi As Brand Ambassador
    Posted 6/17/2026
    A new journey begins for IVECO with Diego Gastaldi, Italian Paralympic athlete and travel storyteller, who joins as Brand Ambassador, embodying its “Spirito in Movimento.” ...
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    Liebherr Earthmoving Machines: A Wide Range Of Solutions For Military & Security Infrastructure
    Posted 6/15/2026
    In addition to hydraulic excavators, wheel loaders and telescopic handlers, the company also manufactures crawler dozers and carrier vehicles, such as the TA 230 articulated dump truck. ...
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    Reach Buyers Anywhere With International Truck Sales Platforms From Sandhills
    Posted 6/8/2026
    Sandhills Global offers local platforms for selling used trucks and trailers in nearly every region in the world. ...
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