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.

Groupe Bellemare reports an 87% reduction in fuel costs after testing battery-powered heavy equipment, while pilot programs for electric trucks indicate potential savings exceeding $300,000.

Jefferson County Public Schools in Colorado has deployed six electric buses with bidirectional charging, supported by $3.4 million in funding from Xcel Energy.

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.

Industry players in South Africa are calling for special electricity tariffs for electric mobility to support fleet operators, citing the successful model implemented in Kenya.

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

French fleet management startup Voltaback has raised €2.8 million to expand its EV charging reimbursement platform across Europe.

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

Leipzig reports that its fleet of 16 hydrogen-powered garbage trucks achieved only 45.6% availability over two years, highlighting significant challenges in commercializing the technology.

Commercial fleet maintenance software helps operators reduce downtime and manage rising costs, which reached $2.26 per mile in 2024.

Australian carrier Qantas will retire its Airbus A380 fleet four years ahead of schedule to cut fuel costs and improve operational efficiency.

Alpitronic has introduced the Depot Dispenser, a compact charging solution designed for electric bus and truck fleets, starting with a rollout in Europe.

Stellantis showcased 13 electric commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026, including the new Fiat TRIS and the Smart Compact Van, alongside its connected fleet management system.

Ford Pro expands its electric commercial vehicle lineup with new Transit City body variants and a high-capacity battery for the E-Transit.

InstaVolt has joined the Shell Card network, providing fleet operators with access to over 4,250 fast chargers across the UK.

Paua and Zaptec have partnered to integrate payment and management software with charging hardware to streamline EV fleet operations across multiple locations.

Uber has invested $10 million in Indian fleet operator Carrum Mobility, valuing the startup at $168 million as it scales its vehicle supply strategy.
