Trucking Efficiency Roundup: Horizon Motor, Fuel Transport, Eaton advance electric truck adoption across fleets

Horizon Motor earns CARB HVIP approval for Class 3–8 electric truck lineup

Horizon Motor’s full lineup of battery electric commercial vehicles has been approved by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The approval covers 2026 model year vehicles from Class 3 through Class 8, enabling point-of-sale vouchers that reduce upfront purchase costs for fleets. California customers can access up to $120,000 in base vouchers, with small businesses eligible for up to $330,000 in combined incentives on Class 8 trucks.

“Our full lineup, Class 3 through Class 8, is now HVIP approved,” said Sean Jones, CEO of Horizon Motor. “We went from zero to a complete, approved electric truck line in two years, assembled in Ohio, and as far as we know, no other manufacturer has done that across the full commercial truck spectrum. That is what we set out to do, and we are just getting started.”

Horizon Motor said HVIP approval can improve the economics of fleet electrification by stacking state incentives with federal tax credits. The company also stated its electric trucks deliver up to 60% lower fuel costs and 30 to 50% lower maintenance costs versus diesel equivalents.

Fuel Transport and Kenvue launch electric delivery truck pilot in Toronto

Fuel Transport and Kenvue Canada recently launched a joint pilot project to test electric delivery trucks on select short-haul urban routes across the Greater Toronto Area. The “Electric Loop” (eLoop) pilot began in January 2026 and is designed to evaluate EV performance in real-world urban, multi-stop, and cold-weather conditions.

“This is an exciting milestone and important step forward for our company,” said Robert Piccioni, CEO of Fuel Transport. “Thanks to support from Kenvue, we’re able to test this technology in a real-world setting, helping us better understand how it can evolve our long-term operational goals to build more flexible and future-forward solutions for our clients.”

The companies said the pilot reflects a shared focus on innovation and sustainability and is intended to support the development of lower-emissions transportation solutions. The pilot will help inform future approaches to more efficient urban freight networks. Read more…

Eaton and Munich Electrification partner on EV power protection systems for trucks

Eaton and Munich Electrification recently formed a collaboration to advance software-defined power protection technologies for electric vehicles. The partnership combines Eaton’s electrified power distribution and protection hardware with Munich Electrification’s battery management systems, electronics, and embedded software. The companies will jointly develop technologies, including megawatt-level charging systems compatible with CCS and MCS standards.

“This relationship strengthens Eaton’s ability to deliver intelligent power protection solutions for electrified vehicles,” said Ben Karrer, director of power distribution and protection for Eaton’s Mobility Group. “By combining our hardware with Munich Electrification’s software and battery management expertise, we can accelerate development and help customers bring next-generation EVs to market faster.”

The collaboration includes a memorandum of understanding for next-generation battery disconnect units, battery management systems, and charge box controllers across multiple vehicle segments. Eaton will supply power hardware such as circuit protection devices and smart distribution units, while Munich Electrification provides software platforms and battery management systems. Read more…