October 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.

October announcements highlight the accelerating adoption of zero-emission transportation, with autonomous electric freight trucks, expanded electric transit fleets, and increased investment in electric truck conversions supporting more sustainable and efficient transportation operations..

Einride and EASE Logistics partner on driverless electric trucks

EASE Logistics and vehicle manufacture Einride have launched a daily freight route using two L4 autonomous electric trucks in Marysville, Ohio. The vehicles will transport freight between EASE warehouses without drivers in the cab, while remote operators monitor the vehicles and intervene when necessary. The deployment, which began last month, is part of the $8.8 million Truck Automation Corridor Project, a partnership involving the Ohio Department of Transportation, DriveOhio and the Indiana Department of Transportation to advance autonomous freight transportation across Ohio and Indiana. Operational data on safety, reliability, efficiency, mileage, cargo volumes and vehicle uptime will help evaluate the technology and guide future expansion.

Sonoma County Transit expands electric fleet and opens new EV charging facility

Sonoma County Transit has added seven new 40-foot electric buses, bringing its total zero-emission fleet to 18 buses currently in service. The new buses are supported by a fully operational charging system with backup power generation, ensuring vehicles can remain charged and available during power outages, emergencies and wildfire evacuations. The fleet expansion is part of the county’s goal to electrify most of its heavy-duty transit fleet by 2030, reducing emissions while improving the reliability and sustainability of public transportation throughout the county.

Janus Electric receives repeat conversion order from King Fio Trucking

Janus Electric Holdings has received a repeat order from California-based King Fio Trucking for six additional Class 8 electric truck conversions, bringing King Fio’s total commitment to 12 converted electric trucks. The new trucks will use the company’s existing battery-swapping infrastructure and charging equipment, allowing King Fio to expand its electric fleet for container drayage and other freight operations across Southern California. The purchase reflects King Fio’s continued commitment to transitioning its approximately 30 truck fleet toward zero-emission operations.

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. 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 November. In the meantime, check out EDF’s Electric Fleet Deployment & Commitment List to track announcements as they happen in real time, and view all October announcements.

Check out last month’s announcements here.