Effective January 1, 2026, Karin Rådström, President & CEO of Daimler Truck, will take over the chairmanship of the Commercial Vehicle Board at the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). She succeeds Christian Levin, CEO of Scania and Traton. The ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board is comprised of the CEOs of Europe’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, including DAF Trucks, Daimler Truck, Ford Trucks, Iveco Group, MAN Truck & Bus, Scania Group, and Volvo Group. In this role, the chair plays a vital part in coordinating industry-wide initiatives, policy positions, and strategic decisions.

Daimler Truck is accelerating the expansion of charging infrastructure for battery-electric trucks with the launch of a semi-public charging network under the TruckCharge brand. The first pilot customer, transport company Wessels in Rhede (North Rhine-Westphalia), went live this October, followed in December by the Diez logistics company at its charging park in Dettingen unter Teck, BW, Germany. The official rollout in Germany and Austria is slated for Q1 2026, with other European markets to follow throughout the year. By 2030, the TruckCharge network is expected to include more than 3,000 fast-charging points across Europe.

The new "Semi-Public Charging" initiative allows companies to open their private charging points to external users during idle times. This creates additional revenue for operators while providing a more comprehensive charging network for the industry. As the driving force behind the network, Daimler Truck aims to connect key stakeholders and provide access to a Europe-wide platform for planning, booking, and paying for charging sessions.

Volvo Trucks has broadened its electric lineup with a new version of the FL Electric—a battery-electric truck with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 14 tons. Originally launched in 2019, the FL Electric was one of the brand's first fully electric models. Like its larger sibling, the FE Electric, the FL Electric will be available globally across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

The new FL Electric features a 145 kWh battery and an 180 kW electric motor. Depending on load, driving style, and temperature, the 14-ton truck offers a range of up to approximately 125 miles (200 km). Charging options are flexible, supporting up to 43 kW AC or 150 kW DC. A full charge (0–100%) via fast charging is expected to take about one hour. The new entry-level model comes standard with various wheelbases (3,800 mm to 6,500 mm), axle configurations, and battery options.

Superpanther, the Chinese manufacturer specializing in battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, is speeding up its European market entry through a strategic partnership with Elmi Power, an energy and infrastructure company. The collaboration aims to offer Superpanther’s trucks as an integrated "turnkey" solution, including charging infrastructure, energy management, and operational consulting. Elmi Power will focus on developing and operating charging solutions for depots and sites, supporting fleet customers in their transition to electric mobility.

MAN Truck & Bus has been selected as the primary supplier for the largest bus tender in Deutsche Bahn's (DB) history. The framework agreement covers more than 3,000 vehicles for the 2027–2032 period, a significant portion of which will be fully electric. The partnership between the two companies dates back to 2010.

For intercity routes, MAN will supply the Lion’s Intercity LE in three different lengths. For urban commute, the focus is on the versatile MAN Lion’s City family. DB will have access to a wide range of low-floor buses with conventional diesel or CNG engines, supported by the MAN EfficientHybrid system for lower life-cycle costs. A major highlight is the award-winning, fully electric MAN Lion’s City E series; a substantial share of the order will consist of these battery-electric city buses, available in 10, 12, or 18-meter variants.

Citroën has introduced the ELO, a new electric concept vehicle designed to be more than just a car. At 4.10 meters (approx. 13.5 feet) long, the ELO combines a modular interior with versatile use cases: traveling, working, relaxing, or leisure. The name ELO stands for rEst, pLay, wOrk, reflecting its purpose as a "mobile living space."

The modular architecture allows seats to be rearranged or removed to accommodate up to six people, or transformed into an office or lounge. Citroën describes the ELO as an "ideas lab" for the brand’s future. Features include Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) ports for powering devices like laptops and an integrated compressor for outdoor gear. While technical specs regarding range and battery remain under wraps, the vehicle will make its public debut at the Brussels Auto Show on January 9, 2026.

Aral pulse (BP pulse) has announced plans to install MCS-capable (Megawatt Charging System) high-power chargers for electric trucks. This move responds to the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure for heavy-duty electric transport, particularly along major long-haul corridors. The expansion will be rolled out in stages, starting at key locations currently vital to freight logistics.