DAF Trucks has officially launched series production of the new DAF XG Electric and DAF XG+ Electric, expanding its electric portfolio to include heavy-duty trucks for long-haul operations. The vehicles are being manufactured in Eindhoven, Netherlands. 

The new models are built on the same platform as the XD and XF Electric and are powered by the PACCAR EX-D2 electric powertrain, delivering up to 350 kW of power and 2,400 Nm of torque. Depending on the configuration, three to five LFP battery packs are used, which are expected to provide ranges of over 500 kilometers (approx. 310 miles). With optimized charging and route planning, DAF even claims that more than 1,000 electric kilometers per day are possible. 

In addition to efficiency, the focus is squarely on driver comfort. The XG and XG+ cabs offer up to 12.5 cubic meters of interior volume, a standing height of 2.2 meters, and wide beds designed for long-haul duty. 

The vehicles have also been aerodynamically optimized: a curved windshield, seamless cab shapes, and specialized air deflectors are designed to reduce drag and further improve energy efficiency. 

ABB E-mobility has introduced the OM X-Series, a new megawatt charging platform for electric commercial vehicles and fleets. The solution is aimed at logistics centers, bus and truck depots, and public fast-charging hubs with high energy requirements. 

According to ABB, the modular system can scale from 800 kW to over 10 MW of total power and can support more than 100 charging points at a single location. The initial rollout phase includes two 800 kW power cabinets with support for up to 24 charging points. A central load management system dynamically distributes available energy to vehicles and charging points to maximize efficiency and utilization. 

Technologically, ABB relies on a fully liquid-cooled architecture. Power modules, cables, and cooling systems all utilize liquid cooling to provide consistently high charging power. The silicon carbide modules used in the system are expected to achieve efficiency levels exceeding 98%. 

The OM X-Series supports CCS, NACS, and the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for heavy-duty electric trucks. The high-performance "Ultra" variant delivers up to 1,500 amps and is specifically designed for long-distance transport. The system is complemented by various charging and docking solutions for passenger cars, depots, and fleet applications. 

Humble Robotics is developing a new concept for autonomous freight transport with the Humble Hauler. Instead of a traditional tractor unit, the California-based startup is focusing on a fully autonomous, electrically powered charging platform without a driver’s cab. 

The Humble Hauler is designed as a heavy-duty Class 8 truck and will initially be deployed in confined areas such as ports, container terminals, warehouses, or rail yards. The platform architecture, featuring three or four axles depending on the version, can transport 20-, 40-, or 53-foot containers. Applications with tank containers or concrete mixers are also planned. Alternatively, the autonomous trailer can be towed by conventional tractor units. 

For autonomous control, Humble Robotics combines cameras, radar, and LiDAR with AI-based "Vision-Language-Action" models. These are designed to analyze real-world traffic situations and make independent driving decisions. 

The all-electric truck is expected to achieve ranges of around 320 kilometers (approx. 200 miles) and speeds of up to 90 km/h (approx. 56 mph). The startup is backed by former employees of companies such as Apple, Google, Tesla, Rivian, and Uber. The first drivable prototypes are scheduled to enter testing later in 2026.