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@idlegiants.bsky.social
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Idle Giants is a global network pushing truck manufacturers to ditch diesel and fast-track electric trucks for a cleaner, healthier future 🌍⚡🚛.

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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Diesel is up 30%+ in Europe since the war in Iran. US households have paid $415 extra so far. Electric trucks are cheaper to run, but Volvo & Daimler charge up to 2X more for them. Volvo, Daimler, Traton: Cut the diesel bill. Deliver the trucks. ⚡🚛 www.thedrive.com/news/high-di...
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High Diesel Prices Bankrupted 16 Trucking Companies in Just 30 Days
Expensive diesel fuel isn't just driving up costs—it's driving trucking companies out of business.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
And as diesel prices across Europe continue to rise, the need for electric trucks is becoming even more urgent. Europe can’t afford to delay the transition to clean air and affordable freight. 4/4 #CleanFreightCantWait
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
ACEA, the industry association representing Volvo, Daimler, TRATON and other European freight truck manufacturers, already succeeded in watering down clean air regulations earlier this year, but now they want even more. 3/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
These standards are critical to making electric trucks more affordable & more widely available. Companies are already investing heavily in electric fleets, charging and infrastructure- weakening or delaying the 2030 targets now risks pulling the rug out from under those investments. 2/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Over 20 business leaders and organizations are pushing back on the attempt by the European freight truck industry to delay CO2 standards by another THREE YEARS. #ClimateSky 🔌🚚 #energyhub 1/3 www.theclimategroup.org/our-work/new...
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"Don’t weaken CO2 standards for trucks”, European businesses urge the EU, as they signal strong demand for electric
Leading businesses including IKEA, EDF, Geopost and DFDS, and civil society are calling on the EU to keep strong truck CO2 standards, saying they need clear and stable policies to keep investing in el...
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
One country continues to pull ahead in the transition to electric trucking - China accounted for 88% of global sales, bringing 457,000 new electric freight vehicles onto the road.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Sales of electric trucks & buses nearly doubled for the second year in a row, rising by 86% year-on-year. According to @theicct.org, global sales of battery-electric buses & trucks are skyrocketing. In 2025, there were 520k battery-electric buses & trucks sold. www.electrive.com/2026/08/20/i...
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ICCT report: China pulls ahead in battery-electric truck and bus sales - electrive.com
In China, almost 30 per cent of all new registrations in the heavy truck segment last year were fully electric. While other world regions also report more
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Policies like California’s new bill could help: 💲Lower costs ⏩ Speed the shift away from diesel 💨Bring cleaner air to communities Public dollars should work twice - lowering costs today and bringing prices down tomorrow. 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This new policy brief from @evergreenaction.bsky.social showcases how policymakers can make public dollars do double duty by publishing purchase data and requiring pricing transparency from manufacturers benefiting from public subsidies. 2/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Price transparency can help make electric trucks more affordable. ⚡🚛 www.evergreencollaborative.com/policy-hub/c... 1/3
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Clean Trucks Face a Price Transparency Gap - Evergreen Collaborative
Evergreen explains how sales price disclosure requirements are an important aspect of clean truck purchase incentive design.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A huge congratulations to smartfreightcentre.bsky.social and Catalyst Mobility (formerly Calstart) for helping operators to use their purchasing power to buy the trucks at more competitive prices. 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This doesn’t surprise us – we know from studies from @theicct.org that Tesla’s electric trucks are far cheaper and have nearly 2x the range of competing trucks. It’s a no-brainer that operators in the US want affordable electric trucks especially as diesel prices skyrocket across the country. 2/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Tesla was selected as the supplier of 2,500 electric trucks as part of a 10,000 vehicle order – the largest in the U.S. to date! 1/3 idlegiants.org/news/2026/09...
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Clean transport advocates welcome first phase of massive 10,000 electric heavy trucks order
The order shows the demand for electric trucks from businesses and operators amid skyrocketing diesel prices and will be a big boost to efforts to address deadly air pollution.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Under SB 1213, if truck makers want their products to be eligible for taxpayer subsidies, they have to disclose their pricing. California is leading the way - and once truck pricing data is published publicly, fleet owners across the state will be able to plan for their transition to electric. 4/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Diesel prices in California have skyrocketed past $7 a gallon, and drivers and fleets are looking to transition to electric. But secret pricing for electric trucks from major manufacturers is keeping fleet owners from accessing electric truck savings. 3/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Pricing transparency for trucks matter because heavy duty vehicles are the biggest source of pollution resulting in premature deaths, hospitalization and ER visits. 2/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
California just legislated transparent truck pricing and sped up the transition to electric trucking. SB 1213 requires truck makers to publish their truck pricing publicly in order to access public incentives. 1/4 idlegiants.org/news/2026/09...
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Clean Transport Advocates Welcome Approval of California Bill Aimed at Reducing Electric Truck Prices
The new law establishes key market transparency requirements for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, helping ensure state clean transportation incentives directly lower costs for fleet…
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Trucks make up only 3% of vehicles, but generate over 1/3 of pollution. Rolling back emissions standards would nearly 3x NOx emissions between 2027-2055, meaning: 🏥 $3.0 to $5.3T in health harms ⚰️ 156,000 to 347,000 premature deaths 🫁 121 and 214 million asthma attacks www.nrdc.org/sites/defaul...
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This week @lung.org sent a letter from more than 50 health organizations, 100 health professionals and hundreds more concerned community members, asking the EPA not to weaken health-protective emissions standards for new heavy-duty vehicles. www.lung.org/media/press-...
lung.org
American Lung Association Calls on EPA to Stop Weakening Standards that Make Cars and Trucks Cleaner
Lung Association and partners deliver hundreds of comments opposing EPA’s proposal to weaken clean air standards for heavy-duty vehicles
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
California taxpayers will know that their tax dollars are being spent as intended - on the transition to cleaner trucks and cleaner air. 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
According to Trucking Info: “For fleets considering battery-electric trucks, the legislation could provide something that has often been hard to get: better information about what comparable trucks actually cost and how much of that cost is being offset by taxpayer-funded incentives.” 2/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A new bill is headed to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Its goal? To make electric trucks affordable by making pricing more transparent and competitive. 1/3 www.truckinginfo.com/news/califor...
truckinginfo.com
California Bill Could Shed Light on Electric Truck Prices
Why do battery-electric Class 8 trucks remain so expensive? A California bill headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom would give fleets and state agencies more visibility into what manufacturers charge.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
💸 Air pollution costs the global economy $6 trillion annually through healthcare costs and lost workforce productivity – equivalent to around 5% GDP in many countries. Truckmakers take note: investors are paying attention to your diesel pollution. 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The investors note that: ☠️ Air pollution is responsible for millions of premature deaths each year, with diesel trucks generating about a third of toxic emissions. 2/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
32 investors with $1.832T assets under management are backing action on clean air with a new statement supported by @shareaction.bsky.social. 1/3 shareaction.org/investor-sta...
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One country continues to pull ahead in the transition to electric trucking - China accounted for 88% of global sales, bringing 457,000 new electric freight vehicles onto the road. 2/2
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sales of electric trucks and buses nearly doubled for the second year in a row. According to @theicct.org, global sales of battery-electric buses & trucks are skyrocketing. In 2025, there were 520k battery-electric buses & trucks sold. 1/2 Read more at → www.electrive.com/2026/08/20/i...
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ICCT report: China pulls ahead in battery-electric truck and bus sales - electrive.com
In China, almost 30 per cent of all new registrations in the heavy truck segment last year were fully electric. While other world regions also report more
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
California is leading the way - and once the truck pricing data is published publicly, fleet owners across the state will be able to plan for their transition to electric. 4/4 idlegiants.org/news/2026/08...
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Clean Transport Advocates Welcome Approval of California Bill Aimed at Reducing Electric Truck Prices
SB 1213 introduced by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes has since April been approved unanimously by each committee and both the Senate and Assembly Floor, and was passed by the Senate yesterday (Sunday 30…
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Diesel prices in California have skyrocketed past $7 a gallon, and drivers and fleets are looking to transition to electric. But secret pricing for electric trucks from major manufacturers like Volvo and Daimler is keeping fleet owners from accessing electric truck savings. 3/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
SB 1213 requires truck makers to disclose their truck pricing in order to access public incentives. This critical bill just passed the state Senate and is headed for the governor’s desk. 2/4
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
California is just one step away from legislating transparent truck pricing and speeding up the transition to electric trucking! #ClimateSky #🔋 #energyhub 1/4 idlegiants.org/news/2026/08...
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Clean Transport Advocates Welcome Approval of California Bill Aimed at Reducing Electric Truck Prices
SB 1213 introduced by Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes has since April been approved unanimously by each committee and both the Senate and Assembly Floor, and was passed by the Senate yesterday (Sunday 30…
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Volvo has built its reputation on sustainability. Sweden deserves clarity on how Volvo is actually delivering for clean air, electrification, and our future. It’s time for answers. 4/4 eko.org/en/media/vol...
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Ekō Movement - People and planet over profits
Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
New polling reveals the Swedish public expects more: 🚛 77% say Volvo should lead in making electric trucks affordable 🌏 68% say Volvo’s investment in diesel contradicts sustainability claims 💸 78% say shareholders should push Volvo to invest in long-term competitiveness over short-term profit 3/4
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Ekō Movement - People and planet over profits
Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Consumer watchdog group @Ekō.org has filed a formal greenwashing complaint arguing that Volvo’s Swedish website still claims a goal of 50% electric truck sales by 2030, while this target has been quietly removed from their English-language site. 2/4
eko.org
Ekō Movement - People and planet over profits
Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Volvo Trucks is facing growing scrutiny over whether its climate commitments match its actions. 1/4 eko.org/en/media/vol...
eko.org
Ekō Movement - People and planet over profits
Ekō is a community of people from around the world committed to curbing the growing power of corporations.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New entrants like Tesla, Windrose and SuperPanther are quickly already making inroads into the trucking industry. Legacy manufacturers need to up their game and start meeting the demands of operators. 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Semi is making it possible for fleet operators to transition to affordable electric trucking. According to the @theicct.org, electric truck models from manufacturers like Volvo & Daimler are in some cases double the price with half the battery driving range. theicct.org/truck-electr... 2/3
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Truck electrification at a crossroads: How states can lead it in the right direction - International Council on Clean Transportation
The Tesla Semi dominated the latest round of applications under California's Clean Truck & Bus Voucher (HVIP) program. Amid falling electric truck prices, state incentive programs like HVIP can keep t...
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In a huge milestone for truck electrification, Einride just ordered 500 Tesla Semis. This is a major order and shows the demand for electric trucks in the U.S. 1/3 electrek.co/2026/08/18/e...
electrek.co
Einride to deploy 500 Tesla Semis in biggest electric truck order yet
Einride will deploy 500 Tesla Semis over 24 months starting in September, tripling its electric fleet in the largest Tesla Semi order announced so far.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Celebrating America should mean investing in technologies that help lower costs for American consumers and protect Americans from dangerous diesel pollution. 3/3 www.fleetequipmentmag.com/kenworth-tru...
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Kenworth Truck Parade Celebrates America 250
Kenworth Truck Parade in Chillicothe featured more than 50 trucks, a Freedom 250 paint scheme, and $58,500 raised for United Way.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Truck manufacturers have the opportunity to make electric trucks more affordable and save fleets money. Instead, we're seeing diesel trucks wrapped in the American flag while affordable electric options remain out of reach for many fleets. 2/3 www.lehighvalleylive.com/lehigh-count...
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An iconic Lehigh Valley brand celebrates U.S.’s 250th with a new look on a classic truck
Mack Trucks still has operations in the Lehigh Valley and operates a plant in Lower Macungie Township.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Americans just celebrated one of the most expensive 4th of July weekends on record! High fuel costs continue to drive up the price of moving goods across the country. American consumers and fleets are paying the price. 1/3 www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Americans Drive Into July 4 Holiday With Gas Prices Still Stinging
Independence Day period set to be third-most expensive for US drivers on record.
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Meanwhile, policy is catching up. The Port of Long Beach just backed a CA bill to help fleets go electric. As Craig Segall noted, it "helps fix a broken system that’s been keeping prices high." The clean trucking revolution is becoming an affordability revolution. 🚛⚡ 3/3
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A recent FT piece w/ Kana Inagaki highlights how disruptors are finally scaling affordable electric heavy-duty options to do just that: ➡️ Tesla Semi: 325-mile range | $260,000 ➡️ Windrose Global E700: 416-mile range | $285,000 ➡️ Tesla Semi: 500-mile range | $290,000 www.ft.com/content/d4d1... 2/3
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Tesla deliveries rise 25% as Europeans seek escape from high fuel prices
Strong second-quarter sales in Europe and China help offset weak US figures hit by end of EV tax credits
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Wen Han, CEO of Windrose Electric is on a mission to "kill diesel." The timing couldn't be better to talk about affordability. As Americans wrap up one of the most expensive 4th of July weekends on record, the pressure is on to cut supply chain costs. 1/3 www.ft.com/content/a082...
ft.com
‘We have to kill diesel’: China’s e-truck rival to Tesla seeks $2bn US Spac deal
Windrose Electric chief says US tariffs are not high enough to keep it out of America
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
European truckmakers could help clear the air and bring down the temperature by accelerating the pace of electrification. European leaders must stop bowing to the demands of corporations, and put pressure on them to scale electric now! 6/6
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
In 2026 the ‘speed of right’ just isn’t fast enough. Public health officials are urging people not to exercise outdoors in Paris, as cardiac arrest emergency calls jump to four times the usual rate. 5/6
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Of all the trucks sold last year by the 3 biggest European truck manufacturers - Volvo, TRATON and Daimler - only 2% were electric. 4/6
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Daimler says they’re transitioning to zero emission trucks “at the speed of right” with big investments going to research for the “next generation” of internal combustion engines. 3/6
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Diesel trucks are just 3% of the vehicles on our roads, but they generate 1/3 of transport emissions. European truckmakers could help accelerate the electrification of transport by investing in research to lower the cost of electric trucks, but instead they’re doubling down on diesel. 2/6
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Idle Giants @idlegiants.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Young, healthy people are dying from extreme heat across Europe. Meanwhile, Volvo Group recently said they have “never, ever invested so much money into combustion engine development as we did last year. So it's definitely not going away.” 1/6 www.bbc.com/news/article...
bbc.com
Europe heatwave: Paris restricts alcohol consumption and sales
Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.
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