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REALLY Quick Charge: Slate Auto CCO talks affordability, flexibility, and more

Slate Auto Pitches Affordability and Flexibility as Its Edge in the EV Truck Market

In a brief interview highlighted by Electrek, Slate Auto’s commercial chief framed the company’s new truck around two themes: lower cost and adaptable use cases aimed at fleets and everyday buyers.

Key Takeaways

Slate Auto is pitching its truck around affordability and flexibility.
The company believes the vehicle’s size and price can support fleet adoption.

DT Editorial Team·May 7, 2026·via electrek.co

Kempower Targets Heavy Truck Charging With Dual-Standard High-Power System

Kempower has introduced a charger aimed at heavy-duty electric transport that combines dual CCS support with megawatt charging capability, signaling how charging vendors are adapting for a more mixed truck market.

Key Takeaways

Kempower says its new Mega Satellite Flex supports both CCS and megawatt truck charging.
The charger is listed at up to 560 kW on CCS and up to 1.2 MW on megawatt charging.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via electrek.co

Hino’s Le Series Debut Signals a New Push Into Electric Medium-Duty Trucks

Toyota subsidiary Hino Trucks has introduced a new all-electric Le Series of medium-duty commercial trucks at ACT Expo.

Key Takeaways

Hino Trucks debuted a new all-electric Le Series at ACT Expo.
The launch targets the medium-duty commercial truck segment.

DT Editorial Team·May 6, 2026·via electrek.co

GM Raises 2026 Outlook as Truck and SUV Demand Lifts First-Quarter Profit

General Motors said profit rose 22% on strong U.S. truck and SUV sales, prompting the automaker to lift its 2026 outlook even as fuel prices climb.

Key Takeaways

GM said profit rose 22% on strong U.S. truck and SUV sales.
The automaker raised its 2026 profit outlook by $500 million.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via thedrive.com

Energy

The extracted text supplied with an Electrek energy candidate indicates GM has suspended a next-generation electric truck indefinitely as it shifts back toward gas models.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via electrek.co

#trucks

Slate Auto Pitches Affordability and Flexibility as Its Edge in the EV Truck Market

Kempower Targets Heavy Truck Charging With Dual-Standard High-Power System

Hino’s Le Series Debut Signals a New Push Into Electric Medium-Duty Trucks

GM Raises 2026 Outlook as Truck and SUV Demand Lifts First-Quarter Profit

Slate Auto Pitches Affordability and Flexibility as Its Edge in the EV Truck Market

Kempower Targets Heavy Truck Charging With Dual-Standard High-Power System

Hino’s Le Series Debut Signals a New Push Into Electric Medium-Duty Trucks

GM Raises 2026 Outlook as Truck and SUV Demand Lifts First-Quarter Profit

Electrek Feed Points to a Strategic Retreat in Electric Trucks