Why Commercial Fleets Are Shifting to Three-Phase AC Charging
Commercial fleets can optimize charging infrastructure costs by adopting the SAE J3068 three-phase AC standard instead of relying solely on DC fast chargers.

Commercial fleets can optimize charging infrastructure costs by adopting the SAE J3068 three-phase AC standard instead of relying solely on DC fast chargers.

Electric truck startup Slate Auto has opened its first physical experience center in Chicago, utilizing a former Tesla showroom to showcase its new vehicle to fleet buyers and the public.

Einride has deployed autonomous electric trucks in Ohio, while Tesla expands its Megacharger network for heavy-duty freight.

A coalition of major shippers has ordered 2,500 Tesla Semi trucks, marking the largest electric Class 8 vehicle purchase in the US to date.

Maritime Transport has added five Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 units to its fleet, reaching a total of 56 electric heavy goods vehicles across its UK network.

EV Realty has acquired a new industrial site in Ontario, California, to build a 9 MW charging hub for electric truck fleets, with construction slated for 2027.

Siemens and OMV have launched a high-power charging hub for electric trucks in Kufstein, Austria, using the new SICHARGE FLEX technology.

FedEx has ordered 2,000 electric trucks from Harbinger in a deal worth over $300 million, aiming for $800 million in fuel savings over two decades.

Gateway Fleets has ordered 200 Workhorse W56 electric step vans to lease to last-mile delivery operators, with deliveries scheduled for 2027-2028.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the new eActros 600 Lowliner while advancing megawatt charging technology and scaling its hydrogen-powered GenH2 fleet.

Gateway Fleets has expanded its electric vehicle fleet with an order for 200 additional Workhorse W56 box vans to be deployed through 2028.

OMV and Siemens have launched their first charging site in Kufstein, Austria, featuring the new scalable Sicharge Flex system for passenger and heavy-duty electric vehicles.

Electric trucks are now the most cost-effective choice in six major EU markets, offering significant savings over five years compared to diesel vehicles.

A new T&E report reveals that electric trucks provide lower total cost of ownership in six major EU markets, accounting for 46% of new heavy truck sales.

Tesla has begun new deliveries of its Semi electric truck from a dedicated Nevada factory, though the company remains silent on production volumes and pricing.

Tesla is inaugurating its dedicated Semi factory in Nevada, showcasing a fleet of trucks branded for major customers ahead of the official event.

MAN focuses on total cost of ownership rather than maximum range for its electric trucks, prioritizing modular battery configurations and efficient charging solutions for logistics operators.

The ZET SCALE alliance has placed a 2 500-truck order for electric Class 8 vehicles, with Tesla named as the primary supplier.

BYD has introduced the ETT 44, a heavy-duty electric tractor with a 44-ton towing capacity, targeting the European long-haul logistics market.

Tesla is partnering with Forum Mobility to operate public Megacharger stations at three new electric truck depots in California.
