BYD has introduced its next-generation electric bus platform—“e-Bus Platform 3.0”— in China, showcasing a range of major upgrades. One of the headline features is a 1,000-volt system architecture, already in use in BYD passenger models like the Tang EV and Han EV. The platform also adopts a cell-to-chassis (CTC) battery approach, with the brand’s Blade battery cells integrated, flat into the chassis between the axles.

The first production model based on the new platform is the BYD C11, which supports battery capacities of up to 593 kWh and offers an estimated driving range of 220 to 730 kilometers, depending on configuration. Under full load and with climate control in use, real-world range is expected to exceed 400 kilometers.

Additional technical highlights include silicon carbide power electronics, a 7-in-1 thermal management system, the latest BYD Driver Assistance 2.0, and a new emergency stability control system. According to BYD, these innovations can reduce total energy consumption by up to 18%, and extend cold-weather range by 50 to 80 kilometers.

Battery options for the C11 include 184 kWh, 257 kWh, 311 kWh, 425 kWh, and 593 kWh. Availability outside China has not yet been confirmed.

MAN Truck & Bus has released an interim report on the performance of its fully electric eTGX and eTGS trucks. Since early 2025, these models have collectively logged more than 5 million kilometers across European logistics fleets operated by DB Schenker, Dachser, Duvenbeck, Dräxlmaier, and others.

With an average consumption of 90 kWh per 100 kilometers—and assuming use of 100% green electricity—MAN estimates that its eTrucks have avoided approximately 3,600 tons of CO₂ compared to diesel trucks, which consume about 27 liters per 100 kilometers. Projected across a full vehicle lifetime of 1.2 million kilometers, the total CO₂ savings could reach 172,000 tons, roughly equivalent to the annual emissions of a German city with 32,000 residents.

Daimler Truck’s financial subsidiary, Daimler Truck Financial Services (DTFS), has launched eService Leasing—a new offer specifically designed for electric trucks. The package combines a mileage-based leasing model with a guaranteed residual value and a service agreement (Mercedes-Benz Trucks Complete, including Uptime).

Additional services include charging cards, lease-purchase options for charging infrastructure, upfront financing for government incentives, access to GHG quota trading, and CO₂ offsetting options.

The goal is to provide customers with greater planning reliability and lower risk when integrating e-trucks into their fleets. DTFS is also promoting added flexibility through CharterWay, Daimler’s rental brand, which allows companies to switch between diesel and electric trucks during the lease term based on operational needs.

After years of development, Toyota is officially rolling out its e-Palette concept vehicle in Japan. The electric shuttle is powered by a 150 kW asynchronous motor and a 73 kWh battery, providing an estimated range of 250 kilometers.

Charging options include 90 kW DC fast charging (0–80% in ~40 minutes) and 6 kW AC charging (full charge in about 12 hours). The e-Palette also features sliding doors, low-floor architecture, and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality, allowing it to provide power to external devices—ideal for emergency scenarios.

While currently equipped with Level 2 automated driving functions, Toyota plans to introduce Level 4 autonomous capabilities by fiscal year 2027. For now, the e-Palette will operate primarily around Toyota Arena in Tokyo and in the company's experimental Woven City, serving as a shuttle, mobile storefront, or on-demand service vehicle in cooperation with local governments.