April 2026: Electric trucks, buses round-up

Medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles are hitting the road in 2026, and we’ve collected last month’s most exciting news. In 2025, EDF delivered monthly deployment updates on the biggest zero-emission transportation stories. By the end of 2025, it was clear that momentum was sustained throughout a challenging year. This year will undoubtably see more big announcements, and we’ll be here to showcase the biggest orders and deployments of zero-emission trucks happening around the country.

April announcements from major U.S. carriers preceded the start of ACT Expo on May 4^th, where major shippers and carriers, OEMs, and fleets will convene to shape what’s next in freight and commercial transportation. These announcements reflect the significance of this moment: even as regulatory signals shift, companies are continuing to invest and signal what they need to scale. The next phase will be shaped by how companies engage, and whether they use their voice and influence to help build the policy, infrastructure and market conditions they depend on to succeed. EDF works with fleets to help enable sustainability leadership and translate it into market and policy progress.
 
Einride to deploy 75 electric trucks for Amazon’s US freight network

Amazon is expanding their zero-emission vehicle operations by adding 75 Class 8 Einride trucks to their freight network, focusing on middle-mile transportation. Amazon has focused on their partnership with Rivian, aiming to add 100,000 Class 2b electric vans to their fleet, with around 30,000 vans deployed in 2026. The 75 heavy-duty trucks will move orders between Amazon’s fulfillment centers, sort centers, air facilities and last-mile delivery stations. Einride will support charging infrastructure across five locations.

FedEx Introduces New Electric Vehicles to its Operations in Puerto Rico

FedEx has introduced 26 electric delivery vans to its fleet in Puerto Rico, replacing older diesel vehicles and bringing the electric vehicle total to 19% of the local fleet. The deployment consists of Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans that will operate across major cities like San Juan. FedEx continues to transition its fleet to zero-emission not only in the U.S., but across Latin America and the Caribbean to align with its global goal of achieving carbon-neutral operations by 2040 through a phased move to zero-emission delivery vehicles.
 
Averitt set to deploy battery-electric yard tractors

Averitt will deploy battery-powered electric yard tractors at service centers across Tennessee, supported by the state’s Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. The company remains committed to sustainability initiatives including investments in fuel-efficient equipment, innovative technologies and initiatives designed to reduce emissions and conserve resources. These efforts are part of a strategy to operate responsibly while delivering consistent, dependable service to customers.

Now is a critical time for fleets to invest in medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks. These vehicles improve public health and help combat the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. Unlike traditional diesel-powered trucks, electric trucks produce no tailpipe emissions, which significantly cuts down on health-harming pollution. At the same time, these vehicles can help fleets manage exposure to volatile fuel prices and improve long-term operating cost stability. Adoption represents a key step toward a more sustainable and resilient transportation industry.

Check back here next month to see a collection of the most exciting zero-emission vehicle announcements from May. In the meantime, check out EDF’s Electric Fleet Deployment & Commitment List to track announcements as they happen in real time, and view all April announcements.

Check out last month’s announcements here.