Trucking Efficiency Roundup: U.S. and European fleets advance electrification
Key takeaways
- Fleet electrification accelerates with new electric trucks, depot charging solutions, and hydrogen fueling projects.
- Municipal, campus, and last-mile delivery fleets benefit from reduced emissions and improved operational efficiency.
- Expanding dealerships, digital tools, and infrastructure support the practical adoption of EV and fuel cell fleets across regions.
U.S. fleet electrification grows as Rizon adds new dealerships and expands customer base
Rizon is expanding its U.S. presence with more than 20 all-electric trucks entering fleet and municipal operations across California. The company has also established new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey, and Washington State.
“Seeing Rizon trucks at work in such a wide range of industries, from municipal services to hospitality and fuel delivery, underscores the practicality of electric trucks in everyday operations,” said Alex Voets, GM of Rizon USA. “Our expanding customer base and dealership network show that more fleets are recognizing the environmental and operational benefits of going electric.”
Rizon trucks are being deployed across diverse applications, including sanitation, maintenance, hospitality, fuel delivery, and campus operations, highlighting the versatility of electric commercial vehicles. Learn more…
Flexis partners with AMPECO to provide depot EV charging for last-mile delivery fleets
Flexis, a joint venture between Renault Group, Volvo Group, and CMA CGM, recently partnered with AMPECO to deliver integrated EV charging operations for commercial fleet operators across Europe. The solution will support depot charging for last-mile delivery fleets and integrate with Flexis Interface digital platforms, telematics, and fleet management workflows.
"One of the biggest challenges our customers face when transitioning to electric vehicles is figuring out how to manage their operations, and the greatest pain point by far is charging," said Pierre Sirolli, head of services & solutions at Flexis. "This is where AMPECO brings a vital piece of the puzzle."
Flexis plans to launch a holistic electrification solution in 2026, including EV-native vans, fleet digital tools, and financial services, and has secured over 30 letters of intent from leading logistics providers. Learn more…
Clean Energy to build Gold Coast Transit’s first hydrogen fueling station in Ventura County
Clean Energy Fuels recently announced it will design and build Gold Coast Transit District’s first hydrogen fueling station in Ventura County, California. The project includes a five-year maintenance agreement and will initially serve five fuel cell buses, with plans to transition up to 70 vehicles to zero emissions by 2040.
“Gold Coast Transit and Clean Energy’s partnership to bring healthier living for the people of Ventura County through clean-operating buses goes back years,” said Chad Lindholm, SVP at Clean Energy. “It is very rewarding to work with forward-looking transit agencies like Gold Coast, and we are honored that they chose us to take them into hydrogen fueling and fuel cell buses.”
The new hydrogen station, funded in part by a $12.1 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, is expected to be completed in 2027 at GCTD’s Oxnard facility, and Clean Energy will continue supporting the agency’s existing natural gas fleet of 61 buses. Learn more…
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