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Toyota Signs Agreement to Join Volvo, Daimler Truck Fuel Cell Venture

July 27, 2026Toyota has signed a binding agreement to become an equal shareholder in cellcentric alongside Volvo Group and Daimler Truck.

Inside Aurora’s Second-Generation Driverless Truck Platform

July 23, 2026Aurora detailed the hardware, fleet applications and long-haul business case behind Driver 2, its second-generation autonomous truck platform designed for eventual operation by fleet customers.

Updated Charge Pro Targets Simpler Commercial EV Charging Deployments

July 23, 2026Schneider Electric has updated its Charge Pro Level 2 charger with integrated management software, expanded connector options and configurations designed for fleet and commercial charging locations.

Discover What’s Driving the Future of Fleet Sustainability

July 22, 2026The 2026 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings fleet leaders to Durham, North Carolina, August 25-27 for keynotes, an expo hall, and sustainability-focused sessions.

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Aurora’s Second-Generation Driverless Trucks Enter Commercial Service on 10 U.S. Routes

July 22, 2026Aurora has begun deploying its second-generation driverless trucks, with manufacturing partner Roush targeting a 1,000-truck annual production run-rate by year's end.

Venti Plans Driverless Container Truck Deployment at U.S. Rail Terminals

July 20, 2026Venti Technologies plans to deploy more than 100 driverless container-moving trucks across eight U.S. railroad sites by 2027 under a long-term agreement with an unnamed Class 1 railroad.

States Advance Battery-Electric Vehicle Funding, Charging Access

July 16, 2026New programs in California, Illinois, and Connecticut show how states are using truck incentives, NEVI funding, and charging pilots to support battery-electric vehicle deployment.

Paper Transport Adds Tesla Semi to Multi-Fuel Freight Strategy

July 15, 2026Paper Transport will evaluate the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated Chicago operations as the fleet adds battery-electric trucks to its existing natural gas and intermodal transportation portfolio.

Driving the Future: Workforce & Innovation in the ​Joint Electric Truck Scaling Initiative 

July 14, 2026The JETSI project used surveys, specialized courses, hands-on instruction, and industry collaboration to identify how fleets can prepare drivers, technicians, and other workers for battery-electric truck operations.

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California AV Bill Advances as Heavy-Duty Testing Rules Take Effect

July 14, 2026California lawmakers are advancing an updated autonomous vehicle oversight bill as newly implemented DMV rules create a pathway for heavy-duty autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.

South Korea Sees First Paid Autonomous Truck Freight Operation

July 13, 2026Hanjin has launched South Korea’s first paid autonomous truck freight service, using a 25-ton vehicle on a supervised route between logistics facilities.

U.S. Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Registrations Declined in Q1

July 13, 2026New ICCT data shows U.S. zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle registrations declined in Q1 2026, with adoption continuing to vary by vehicle segment, state, manufacturer, and duty cycle.

EPA Proposal Would Revise 2027 Heavy-Duty Engine Compliance Rules

July 10, 2026EPA’s proposal would keep the 2027 heavy-duty emissions standards in place while revising warranty, useful life, nonconformance penalty, and DEF derate provisions that could affect fleet planning and equipment costs.

Engine Makers Update DEF Software to Reduce Truck Downtime

July 8, 2026Cummins and PACCAR are updating diesel engine software to give operators more time to address certain DEF-related issues before trucks reach the most restrictive derate limits.

Colorado Adds Oversight for Fee-Based EV Charging Stations

July 7, 2026Colorado’s new retail EV charging regulations set registration, testing, accuracy, and consumer transparency requirements for publicly accessible chargers that charge customers based on electricity dispensed.