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Estudo mostra benefícios de frota elétrica de caminhões Análise do Instituto Ar mostra que a eletrificação de caminhões no Brasil pode reduzir em 46% as emissões de gases-estufa e economizar R$ 5 bilhões em custos ambientais e de saúde nos próximos 25 anos

Brazil could slash truck emissions by 46% with electrification, saving R$5B in health + climate costs. Betting on biodiesel risks deforestation + economic loss. The most competitive choice? Zero-emission trucks. Read on here: buff.ly/WFbRnsO

Truck manufacturers must pivot to electric trucks amid 25% Trump tariffs, warn U.S. and EU groups The tariffs are expected to further drive up truck prices, in addition to previously imposed tariffs on aluminium and steel. The setback for truck manufacturers by the Federal Government follows…

Talk about a misstep. Truck manufacturers rowed in with the Trump administration in trying to shut down the electric truck market and now it's slapping them with 25% tariffs on heavy truck imports - slated to take effect today. More: buff.ly/W9XUIGP

Diesel and gasoline prices rise across the U.S., impacting trucking operations and fleet costs Fleets face higher on-highway fuel costs as national diesel and gas averages climb, with the West Coast seeing the largest increase.

Diesel hits $3.766/gal, gas $3.192—fleet costs are rising. EVs can shield fleets from volatile prices, but OEMs must deliver affordable trucks and be transparent, or early adopters bear the risk alone.

U.S. Electric Truck Prices Soar 27% as EU Costs Plummet A new report reveals U.S. electric truck prices have jumped 27% since 2020, while EU prices have fallen 23%. Learn why a massive price gap is growing.

U.S. etrucks cost $90k more than in Europe despite falling battery prices. “Legacy truck makers may see short-term profit, but when the market opens up—and it will–they will not be in a competitive position,” said Rustam Kocher, ex-Daimler. Manufacturers must make e-trucks affordable.

Spotlighted in CCJ: 35 global business, health & environmental groups urge four truck makers to drop their lawsuit against California regulators. Industry must stop undermining clean freight and public health. buff.ly/6zSEYtQ

Hight Logistics runs 25 battery-electric trucks at SoCal ports, meeting growing customer demand while scaling EV operations despite federal rollbacks. Independent fleets show electrification drives business growth even when legacy OEMs lag. More here:

Groups from across the world call on truck manufacturers to drop controversial lawsuit against California 35 organizations from across the world including business groups, clean freight experts, public health and climate organizations today called on the world’s largest truck manufacturers to drop a…

35 groups demand Daimler & Volvo drop lawsuits blocking clean trucks. 52k+ zero-emission trucks prove the shift is real—yet they cling to diesel. Communities need relief, fleets want savings, investors seek certainty. Will they lead or keep stalling?

ZM Opens California Assembly Facility Ahead of Class 8 Entry - TT The first vehicles set to roll off the production line will be Classes 4 and 5 ZM8 trucks and ZM T75 terminal tractors.

While Volvo & Daimler stall on clean trucks, new players are surging ahead. ZM Trucks just opened a U.S. plant with Chinese tech, delivering 250-mile, 60,000 lb zero-emission trucks. The race for clean freight is on—and the U.S. can’t afford to be left behind. Read on:

Will ZEV pushback on trucks spread from the US to Europe? | Automotive World Truckmakers’ withdrawal from electrification commitments in the US could signal a similar move in Europe. By Megan Lampinen

Truck giants are suing to block US clean truck rules. Will Europe be next? ⚡ Costs are falling, demand is rising, and infrastructure is scaling. The real risk? Corporate delay blocking the right to clean air.

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Contributor: Truck makers breaking emissions deal are hurting themselves — and all Californians This is no longer just about truck emissions. It’s about who gets to write the rules that govern our economy and who gets to decide how polluted our state will be.

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Truck manufacturers are suing California over an emissions deal they signed: that's bad news for Californians, the trucking industry and the truck makers themselves. Oped in @latimes.com by Guillermo Ortiz of @nrdc.org and Craig Segall, formerly of @airresources.bsky.social

“The technology is ready – now it’s about cost and scaling”- Interview with Anders Grauers on the future of electric trucks - electrive.com The solution for zero-emission trucking is there, we just need to be more patient, says Anders Grauers from Chalmers University about the electrification of

“The tech is ready – now it’s about cost & scale,” says Swedish expert Anders Grauers. No hurdles left for electric, just prices 2-3x higher than diesel. BEVs will beat diesel and hydrogen on cost, but only if manufacturers scale instead of clinging to the past.
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Milence white paper assesses infrastructure readiness and calls for targeted action to accelerate the pace Amsterdam, Netherlands – July 9, 2025 – The shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles (e-HDVs) is a reality and a critical step for decarbonising Europe’s road freight sector. However, as the number of…

Europe has charging for 20,000 e-trucks—but fewer than 5,100 are on the road. Volvo and Daimler are stalling as infrastructure grows and demand rises. Windrose shows cost-effective trucks are possible, now legacy brands must step up and scale fast.

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Clean Truck Partnership in Peril as OEMs Waver on EV Commitments Major truck makers like Daimler and Volvo are questioning the validity of the Clean Truck Partnership, a key agreement for advancing zero-emission trucks. Explore the implications for fleets,…

A lawsuit this week by the 4 biggest truck manufacturers to kill an agreement they signed with California's regulator isn't just bad for clean air, it's bad for America's trucking industry. Read more: bit.ly/3JxUkww

European truck makers like Volvo and Daimler continue to invest and push hydrogen, which experts refer to as a “costly detour”, as they delay investment to deploy the cheaper and already available solution: electric trucks.
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MAN electric semi truck gets real as series production begins MAN Trucks announced that series production of its heavy-duty eTruck prime mover is officially underway, and they can build 100/day!

MAN begins eTruck production in Munich, signaling real momentum for zero-emission freight. But with ACEA lobbying against EU CO2 rules, will the industry speed ahead—or stall progress just when it's starting to count?

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Lawsuit by Truck Makers Daimler, Volvo, Paccar & Traton against Clean Truck Agreement a “Red Flag” for Trucking Industry A lawsuit by major truck manufacturers Daimler Truck, Volvo, Paccar and Traton against the Clean Truck Partnership which they signed two years ago has been slammed as a “red flag” for the trucking…

BREAKING: Daimler, Volvo, Paccar & Traton are suing to abandon the Clean Truck Partnership right when the industry needs certainty most. As federal rules weaken, they’re breaking trust with California and leaving truckers exposed to rising diesel costs.

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Truck Companies Sour on California’s Strict Clean Air Rules A deal designed to force compliance with tougher emissions standards is at risk after the Trump administration intervened.

The @nytimes.com is reporting Daimler Truck is trying to walk away from a deal it signed to help clean up California’s air and boost electric trucks. That’s an attack on the trucking industry, investors and communities impacted by diesel pollution. bit.ly/3Uk2ZF6

Truck manufacturers warned against trashing clean truck agreement which will hurt trucking industry 17 business groups, clean freight advocates and public health organizations are warning truck manufacturers that walking away from the Clean Truck Partnership (CTP) will hurt the trucking industry.…

“It’s disturbing to see truck makers backtrack on going electric,” said Public Citizen with 17 groups calling on truck makers in the Clean Truck Partnership to stand by their agreement. With proposed emissions rollbacks, manufacturers must show they’re serious about clean freight: bit.ly/4fGXXfX

17 Groups Urge Truck Makers to Uphold CA Emissions Pact A coalition of 17 environmental, health, and business groups sent a letter urging truck and engine manufacturers to reaffirm their commitment to the 2023 Clean Truck Partnership with CARB.

BREAKING: Public Citizen, NRDC, Sierra Club & others are warning truck makers like Daimler Truck against trashing an agreement that boosts electric trucks and secures the future of the trucking industry. More:

Electric truck registrations have surged 48% in Europe; diesel registrations plummeted 16.8%, says industry body ACEA. It’s time for ACEA and truck makers Daimler and Volvo to pivot to electric trucks - or risk getting left behind by China
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EPA rollbacks are a blow to trucking industry’s future A proposal by the Environmental Protection Agency to weaken pollution regulations will undermine the future of competitive American trucking by stifling innovation and keeping businesses wedded to…

The EPA is caving to truck-maker lobbyists. Instead of backing the 52,000+ electric trucks already on US roads, the EPA is attempting to weaken emissions rules–a gift to Volvo, Daimler & EMA, and a blow to fleets, truckers & clean air.

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At #LCAW2025, HDV electrification took the spotlight. Fleet demand is rising, costs are falling, and BYD leads globally. EU OEMs are responding—but will they scale fast enough to stay competitive in a $300B market? Full story → buff.ly/dFe64pn
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First legal steps taken, this time by WSTA, to untangle the legal knot of the Clean Truck Partnership The Western States Trucking Association has taken steps against the Clean Truck Partnership.

Truck makers pledged clean air for Californians. Now Daimler & WSTA are challenging the deal. Silence from others (like Volvo) risks stalling progress & keeping diesel pollution in frontline communities. Time to stand up or step aside.

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Windrose Prepares for July Launch of US Truck Assembly - TT Windrose expects to begin assembly of its R700 Class 8 battery-electric tractors in Huntington Beach, Calif., by July 4, the truck manufacturer’s CEO said.

Windrose will open its CA plant by July 4, scaling Class 8 electric trucks for US fleets (Transport Topics). While Volvo/Daimler stall, Windrose is building a global network for zero-emission logistics.

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Electric truck costs could drop 30%, mostly from cheaper batteries. That’s $60,000 off a $400,000 truck. With 52+k EV trucks already on US roads, the demand is there. Now manufacturers need to scale production to actually make them affordable.

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UK electric truck sales nearly doubled last quarter (+94%) to a record 1% of the HGV market—even as the overall sector shrank 12%. But with EV trucks still costing 2–3x more than diesel, manufacturers urgently need to close the price gap to compete and scale.
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E&E News: Trump admin advances climate reg overhaul The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.

EPA may weaken the legal basis for climate rules—including truck pollution standards. That’s $2.4B/year in added costs + a hit to 52k+ EV trucks already on the road. Truck OEMs must uphold Clean Trucks Partnership promises.
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Challenge to clean trucks agreement is an attack on trucking industry, say experts Western States Trucking Association push back on Clean Truck Partnership

BREAKING: A new legal attack on the Clean Trucks Partnership threatens 52K+ electric trucks on US roads. Volvo & Daimler signed the deal–will they stand by it? Experts warn this move risks stalling progress as EU & China surge ahead.

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Windrose and Terawatt deepen strategic partnership Testing that is part of the growing partnership between Windrose and Terawatt includes demonstrating Windrose’s dual guan charging capabilities, which deliver over 650 kW using two 350 kW chargers…

This is leadership. ⚡ Windrose is building real infrastructure for electric freight—fast chargers, low downtime, long-haul ready. Time for European manufacturers to take note! 👀

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