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A new study from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) challenges the notion that battery electric semi trucks can’t serve long-haul logistics, but they’re not presenting a slide deck made by pencil-pushers and spreadsheets. They’re proving HDEVs are ready with real-world electric semi trucks covering hundreds of miles every day.

NACFE recently wrapped its “Run On Less – Messy Middle” technology demonstration showcasing a mix of “clean” trucking technologies that includes diesels, bio-diesel, natural gas, hydrogen, and (of course) BEVs in a full range of duty cycles across 13 active fleets in the US and Canada — and, while I’ve criticized NACFE for taking Shell’s money and continuing to promote a “Messy Middle” message that I find disingenuous, they’re doing some pretty heavy lifting here to show that battery electric semis are more ready for prime-time than most fleet managers might believe.

“Take a moment, plan your route from Seattle, Washington, to Bozeman, Montana, on I-90. Your mapping program will tell you that it is 677 miles and will take an estimated 10 hours and 2 minutes. Then day two of your drive from Bozeman to Fargo, North Dakota, on I-94 racks up another 750 miles taking an estimated 10 hours and 29 minutes [and so on],” writes Rick Mihelic, Director of Emerging Technologies at NACFE, for the Commercial Carrier Journal. “On the fifth day, push on into New York City, adding 614 miles. In five days, you’ve taken your truck the width of the country, accumulating 2,967 legal hours-of-service miles.”

“Congratulations,” he adds, somewhat sarcastically. “You’ve just proven a battery electric truck can’t do what a diesel truck can.”

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Instead of presenting a hypothetical scenario specifically designed to showcase the strength of existing diesel infrastructure, however, Mihelic proposes an alternative perspective: a real-world example, from a real-world fleet.

“Start in Midland, Texas, and head south to Laredo, racking up a 470 mile day,” . On day two, run around Laredo picking up loads then head north to Junction, Texas, to complete a 301 mile day. Then on day three head to Santa Teresa, New Mexico, getting in 447 miles. On day four, head to Phoenix, another 473 miles. On day five, push on into San Bernadino, California, adding 293 miles. Five days in a truck, a total of 1,984 miles.”

That route? It’s 100% electric. And it’s not the only one.

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Granted, 1,984 miles is significantly less than 2,967, but that’s not the point. Over the course of their telematics driven research, the NACFE team tested three BEV semis — a Volvo VNR Electric, a Freightliner eCascadia, and a Windrose R700 — and all of them successfully fulfilled their duties, covering hundreds of miles each day with loads of up to 55,000 lbs.

And they did it, in the real world, without burning a drop of diesel.

Some diesel advocates often over-emphasize the narrative about long-haul trucking, giving the impression that all Class 8 trucks run more than 600 miles per day and they all are running heavy at 80,000 lbs. maximum weights. Facts don’t seem to bother those people. The reality is that the average truck loading is often less than 70,000 lbs., that anywhere from one-tenth to half the time the trucks are running empty back hauls. And especially, they ignore all the telematics data out there from multiple credible sources that show that most trucks are operating less than 500 miles per day.

It’s called misinformation, and it has served vested interests very well. But facts are facts. Battery electric trucks can go the distance.

RICK MIHELIC | NACFE

The NACFE study is the latest in a string of real-world, fact-based reports looking at real-world fleet operations and telematics and coming to the conclusion that, while BEVs may not be ready to replace all diesel trucks today, they can certainly replace a lot of them.

Back in June, we covered an Altitude by Geotab study published earlier this quarter analyzed 2024 aggregated data from Geotab-connected commercial vehicles, revealing that 58% of medium-duty trucks and 41% of heavy-duty trucks drive less than 250 miles between depots. The study focused on medium-duty (Classes 3-6) and heavy-duty (Classes 7-8) truck data gathered from driving patterns, routes, and stops on real roads to determine the feasibility of electric and alt-fuel truck adoption and to help identify the most strategic locations for charging infrastructure build out.

“The trucking industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for efficiency, sustainability, and economic benefits,” explains Nate Veeh, AVP of Market Development at Altitude by Geotab. “Our analysis reveals that a substantial portion of medium- and heavy-duty trucks have daily driving patterns that are well-suited for electrification … by using data insights, utilities and other key stakeholders can pinpoint where truck concentrations are and understand their aggregate driving behaviors, to make informed decisions in terms of truck electrification and the subsequent demands on energy grids and location of EV charging networks.”

Telematics integrations can also help optimize a fleet’s charging schedules, both by scheduling EV charging for lower priced, off-peak hours and by identifying the most dependable high-speed charging stations along regular routes to minimize down time for both vehicles and drivers.

Finally, these data-driven platforms can provide fleet managers tools for tracking and reporting things like carbon emissions and overall energy consumption, which can streamline ESG reporting processes and make it easier for the worker bees to get regulators, administrators, and managers the sort of charts, tables, and graphs they love.

You can check out the data for yourself at the source links, above, then let us know what you think about the future of electric heavy transport in the comments.

SOURCES | IMAGES: CCJ Digital; featured image by Maersk, via Volvo Trucks.

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Electrify America is now posting live charger status on Google Maps

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Electrify America’s real-time charger data is now displayed on Google Maps, so in addition to up-to-the-minute charger availability, its charging station listings now show connector types, charging speeds, and operational status.

Instead of toggling between apps to check if a station is available or out of order, EV drivers can directly see everything in real time in Google Maps. It’s a seemingly small tweak that makes a big difference, especially if Google Maps is your preferred app for navigation and you’re a regular user of Electrify America charging stations.

“EV adoption is accelerating, and with it comes the expectation of a seamless charging experience,” said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America. “By integrating real-time charging station data, we’re not just improving access, we’re empowering drivers with the confidence to go electric.”

As EV sales continue to climb, reliable and transparent charging information is becoming essential. Integrating Electrify America and Google Maps helps remove one of the biggest headaches for EV drivers: uncertainty about whether a charger will be available when they arrive.

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Cadillac is killing off most of its gas cars, but this one will stick around

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Cadillac was supposed to only sell EVs by 2030. Although it still plans to discontinue most gas-powered vehicles in its lineup, Cadillac confirmed one will stick around for a while longer.

Cadillac confirms new gas cars are in the works

GM’s luxury brand is crushing it this year, mostly thanks to its growing lineup of electric SUVs. Cadillac now offers an electric SUV in nearly all segments with the entry-level Optiq, midsize Lyriq, and larger Vistiq and Escalade IQ.

Cadillac is coming off its best third quarter since 2013. The luxury brand had three of the top 10 most popular luxury EVs in Q3: The Lyriq (#2), Optiq (#5), and Vistiq (#6).

It also claims to be the leading luxury EV brand, but that doesn’t include Tesla. GM’s luxury brand has now managed 13 straight quarters of growth year-over-year (YOY), achieving its highest share of the luxury market in over a decade.

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Although Cadillac’s former President, Steve Carlisle, declared “It’s the end of the ICE age for Cadillac” in 2019, the luxury brand backtracked on plans to go all-electric over a year ago.

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2026 Cadillac Optiq-V (Source: GM)

Now, we are learning at least one of the gas cars that will remain in the Cadillac lineup for the foreseeable future. A note from Cadillac’s global vice president, John Roth, stated that the current CT4 and CT5 will be retired after the 2026 model year.

The note, posted on the Cadillac V-Club website, claimed CT4 production would continue through June 2026 and the CT5 until the end of 2026.

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2026 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Precision Package (Source: Cadillac)

That wasn’t all of it. Roth added that “the legacy of the CT5 will continue as a next-generation internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle in a future model year.” The next-gen CT5 will be manufactured at GM’s Lansing Grand River Assembly plant in Michigan, where the current CT4 and CT5 are assembled.

Cadillac’s global VP confirmed the new gas-powered CT5 will be sold in the US and Canada, promising to reveal more details as plans are finalized.

The CT4 was Cadillac’s slowest-selling vehicle with just 4,066 models sold in the first nine months of 2025, 17% fewer than the same period last year.

Interested in checking out Cadillac’s luxury electric SUVs for yourself? You can use our links below to find models in your area.


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Lectric Spooky Sale takes up to $762 off e-bike bundles + FREE mystery gifts, save up to exclusive $970 on refurbished Anker SOLIX units, more

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Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts with select models. Among the lineup, we’re seeing Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bikes getting their largest bundles of up to $514 in free gear at $1,299, with plenty of other notable packages to jump on. From there, we also have up to $970 in exclusive savings on 10 refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar bundles, and accessories starting from $113, as well as a spotlight on Segway’s ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter at its $850 low, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 station at its second-best pricing, a one-day-only deal on the EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) power station launch with exclusive savings, the $1,116 in savings on Tenways’ largest AGO X e-bike bundle, and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Lectric Spooky Sale offers increased savings up to $762 on e-bike bundles with bonus mystery gifts starting from $999

Lectric has launched its Spooky Sale lasting only a week that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts on select models. Among this event’s bunch, we’re seeing this special Halloween promotion included with the XP4 750 Long-Range Folding Utility e-bikes at $1,299 shipped, which come with up to $514 in FREE bundled gear and the mystery gifts. You’d be paying $1,693 to $1,813 for these bundles at full price, depending on which colorways/frame you choose. The brand’s Labor Day Sale saw the largest previous bundles ($404) on this new model since releasing in May, which is getting beaten out by the Stratus White and Raindrop Blue Step-Thru models’ packages of $514, while the others are getting $394 bundles. You’ll also find its standard XP4 counterparts getting $79 bundles at $999 shipped. Find out more about this e-bike below or by reading our hands-on review here.

Lectric’s XP4 750 e-bike has become my go-to means of traveling around Brooklyn in the few months I’ve had it, and I’m certain it will be winning the brand another award as the top-selling e-bike in America, which was my conclusion after going hands-on in my review. The standard XP4 e-bike sports a capable 500W brushless geared hub motor (that peaks at 1,092W) alongside a 10.4Ah battery, whereas the XP4 750 e-bike brings along a larger 750W motor (1,310W peak) and a 17.5Ah battery combo that boosts travel times from the standard 50-mile pedal-assisted range up as far as 85 miles. Both e-bikes utilize Stealth M24 tech in the motors for quieter performance, with top 20/28 MPH top speeds, depending on your state-specific laws.

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If you’re unaware, Lectric made some serious redesigns with this new generation, including the zero-degree stem, detachable TFT display, and the highly applauded repositioning of its side key location/charging port on top of the keyless riding functionality. Of course, there’s plenty more to love, like the hydraulic brakes, puncture-resistant mixed-terrain tires, the integrated taillight with both brake lighting and turn signals, the Shimano Altus 8-speed derailleur, and more.

Lectric XP4 e-bikes with up to $514 bundles (and gifts):

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Save up to an exclusive $970 on refurbished Anker SOLIX units like the F3800 power station at a second-best $1,709

We’ve secured exclusive discounts from Wellbots on a collection of 10 different refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar generator bundles, and add-on accessories that total up to $970 in savings. One of the notable standouts that is also seeing the largest price cut is the Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station at $1,709.05 shipped, after using the exclusive code 9TO5RBANKER at checkout for an additional 5% off. This renewed model is dropping from $2,679 to $1,799 with the starting discount, and the exclusive code cuts an extra $90 from the tag – which beats out the best pricing we’ve seen on a new unit by $490. We’ve had two previous exclusive deals on this refurbished station over the year, with today’s deal only beaten out by a drop to $1,699 from May. You’re getting the second-best price here with a $970 markdown, landing it just $10 shy of the May low.

If you want to learn more about this power station, or check out the full 10-unit lineup of refurbished units, be sure to check out our original coverage of these exclusive deals here.

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Travel all terrains on Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter with Apple Find My and proximity locking at its $850 low

Looking in on Segway’s extended Fall Prime Day Sale, you have through the rest of the week to hop on the ZT3 Pro Electric All-Terrain Scooter at $849.99 shipped, which also matches the price at Amazon. While it may carry a $1,300 MSRP direct from Segway, you can normally find it down at $1,000 at Amazon. We saw it previously drop to this rate for the first and only time during July’s Prime Day event, with this being the second chance at its best pricing. You’ll be scoring $150 off the going rate (and $450 off the MSRP) for the all-time lowest price we have tracked. Be sure to check out the full lineup of Segway EV Prime Day deals in our original coverage here.

If you want to learn more about this e-scooter, specifically, be sure to check out our original spotlight coverage of this deal here, while you can also browse the full lineup of Segway EV Prime Day deals in our original coverage of the sale here.

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Missed Prime Day? Anker’s new SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 power station is at its next-best $429 price

If you pop in on Anker’s official Amazon storefront, you can currently pick up the new SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station at $429 shipped, which beats out the brand’s direct website by $70. We saw this new backup power solution fall to a new $379 low at Amazon during its Prime Day event last week, while the brand’s direct Prime sale only saw it discounted to today’s rate. If you missed out on that two-day all-time low, you can score it at the next-best price while these savings last. Learn more about it in our hands-on tested review here, while also checking out the early-bird savings on the new SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 power station here.

You can also learn more about this all-new model by checking out our original coverage of this deal here.

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Forget ice runs with Anker’s SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L dual-zone electric cooler at $720 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L Cordless Dual-Zone Electric Cooler at $719.99 shipped, which beats out Amazon’s current pricing by $179. While it carries an $1,100 MSRP, you’ll more regularly find it around $900 these days, with discounts having gone as low as $719 since it hit the market in March, with that price having only appeared once back during July’s Prime Day event. You’re looking at the next-best rate that only lasts through the rest of the day, giving you up to $380 off the MSRP and equips your outdoor gatherings with a reliable means to keep things chilled and/or frozen.

You can learn more about this cooler by checking out our original coverage of this one-day-only deal here.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.


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