Idle Giants
@idlegiants.bsky.social
Idle Giants is a global network pushing truck manufacturers to ditch diesel and fast-track electric trucks for a cleaner, healthier future 🌍⚡🚛.
Despite a terrible year in US climate policy uncertainty, and manufacturer efforts to kill progress, US fleets are continuing to electrify.
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U.S. surpasses 59,000 zero-emission trucks despite industry efforts to kill progress
The biannual Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks report by Calstart shows the deployment of electric trucks across the U.S. from January to June last year – when the federal government was dismantling…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Despite a terrible year in US climate policy uncertainty, and manufacturer efforts to kill progress, US fleets are continuing to electrify.
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#climatesky #EVsky #🔋 🔌🚚 #energyhub 1/3
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#climatesky #EVsky #🔋 🔌🚚 #energyhub 1/3
The rollback of fuel economy standards in the US is unlikely to benefit consumers. But will it even benefit auto companies?
Industry insiders are predicting that the move from the Trump administration could actually end up hurting the US auto industry. 1/5
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Industry insiders are predicting that the move from the Trump administration could actually end up hurting the US auto industry. 1/5
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January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The rollback of fuel economy standards in the US is unlikely to benefit consumers. But will it even benefit auto companies?
Industry insiders are predicting that the move from the Trump administration could actually end up hurting the US auto industry. 1/5
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Industry insiders are predicting that the move from the Trump administration could actually end up hurting the US auto industry. 1/5
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Europe’s biggest truck makers were fined billions for colluding on prices. Now they’re back in court facing even more claims for overcharging customers. 1/4 #bskycars
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www.bloomberg.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Europe’s biggest truck makers were fined billions for colluding on prices. Now they’re back in court facing even more claims for overcharging customers. 1/4 #bskycars
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China’s electric truck boom is accelerating at a pace few anticipated.
📈Last year, electric heavy trucks made up 13% of new sales.
📈This year, that’s jumped to 22% and projections suggest the market could hit 60% by 2026. 1/5
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📈Last year, electric heavy trucks made up 13% of new sales.
📈This year, that’s jumped to 22% and projections suggest the market could hit 60% by 2026. 1/5
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China's diesel trucks are shifting to electric. That could change global LNG and diesel demand
China is rapidly replacing its aging diesel trucks with electric models, signaling a major shift in the world’s largest vehicle market
www.latimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
China’s electric truck boom is accelerating at a pace few anticipated.
📈Last year, electric heavy trucks made up 13% of new sales.
📈This year, that’s jumped to 22% and projections suggest the market could hit 60% by 2026. 1/5
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📈Last year, electric heavy trucks made up 13% of new sales.
📈This year, that’s jumped to 22% and projections suggest the market could hit 60% by 2026. 1/5
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According to McKinsey, the EU trucking industry is being left behind by China, putting EU jobs at risk and delaying the transition to electric transport. 1/7
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January 2, 2026 at 3:12 AM
According to McKinsey, the EU trucking industry is being left behind by China, putting EU jobs at risk and delaying the transition to electric transport. 1/7
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Expect to see Tesla’s new Semi electric freight truck on a highway near you soon.
It’s interesting to see how much of the momentum is coming from newer players like Tesla and Windrose rather than the traditional OEMs like Volvo and Daimler. 1/3
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It’s interesting to see how much of the momentum is coming from newer players like Tesla and Windrose rather than the traditional OEMs like Volvo and Daimler. 1/3
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As EV Sales Slide, Tesla Will Adopt Its Own Semi Electric Trucks - CleanTechnica
The new Tesla Semi electric truck will finally be ready for volume production in 2026, but other truck makers are already in the mix.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Expect to see Tesla’s new Semi electric freight truck on a highway near you soon.
It’s interesting to see how much of the momentum is coming from newer players like Tesla and Windrose rather than the traditional OEMs like Volvo and Daimler. 1/3
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It’s interesting to see how much of the momentum is coming from newer players like Tesla and Windrose rather than the traditional OEMs like Volvo and Daimler. 1/3
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One in four manufacturers surveyed in the US is reporting that they cut employees in the last month. 1/4
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Manufacturing Slump Deepens in November as Orders Decline - TT
The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index eased half a point to 48.2, according to data released Dec. 1. The measure has been below 50 for nine straight months.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:03 PM
One in four manufacturers surveyed in the US is reporting that they cut employees in the last month. 1/4
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Germany just took a big step to support the transition to electric trucking by exempting electric trucks from tolls through 2031.1/3
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Toll exemption for electric trucks now in effect in Germany - electrive.com
The extension of the toll exemption for emission-free trucks, approved by the German Bundestag in mid-November until June 30, 2031, has now been officially
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December 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Germany just took a big step to support the transition to electric trucking by exempting electric trucks from tolls through 2031.1/3
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Despite political uncertainty and delay from major truck manufacturers, fleet owners are continuing to make major strides toward electrifying their fleets.
According to analysis of actual truck performance on the road, US fleets are continuing to electrify. 1/4
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According to analysis of actual truck performance on the road, US fleets are continuing to electrify. 1/4
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Roeth: Fleets are making progress toward a clean freight future
Corporate climate goals and regulatory pressures are driving fleets to pursue cleaner freight solutions for the long term.
www.fleetowner.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Despite political uncertainty and delay from major truck manufacturers, fleet owners are continuing to make major strides toward electrifying their fleets.
According to analysis of actual truck performance on the road, US fleets are continuing to electrify. 1/4
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According to analysis of actual truck performance on the road, US fleets are continuing to electrify. 1/4
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The Trump administration says it’s loosening fuel economy standards to benefit US consumers - but Bloomberg predicts that automakers, not consumers, will pocket these public dollars. 1/3 #EVsky #bskycars
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If Cars Are Too Expensive, Just Pump More Gas. What?
The Trump administration has hit upon an unorthodox solution to the cost-of-living crisis: Pumping more gasoline. Executives from Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV attended a White…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Trump administration says it’s loosening fuel economy standards to benefit US consumers - but Bloomberg predicts that automakers, not consumers, will pocket these public dollars. 1/3 #EVsky #bskycars
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Is your company working to decarbonize its steel supply chain?
The Steelmaker Transformation Tracker from @steelwatch.bsky.social is a new tool to help steel buyers make informed decisions based on clear and consistent data across steel companies. 1/2
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The Steelmaker Transformation Tracker from @steelwatch.bsky.social is a new tool to help steel buyers make informed decisions based on clear and consistent data across steel companies. 1/2
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December 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Is your company working to decarbonize its steel supply chain?
The Steelmaker Transformation Tracker from @steelwatch.bsky.social is a new tool to help steel buyers make informed decisions based on clear and consistent data across steel companies. 1/2
steelwatch.org/tracker/
The Steelmaker Transformation Tracker from @steelwatch.bsky.social is a new tool to help steel buyers make informed decisions based on clear and consistent data across steel companies. 1/2
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Did you know you can buy a battery electric heavy truck for €58,000 in China - while in the US and EU, prices for heavy trucks START at €250,000? 1/3
Read more at → cleantechnica.com/2025/11/26/c...
Read more at → cleantechnica.com/2025/11/26/c...
December 15, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Did you know you can buy a battery electric heavy truck for €58,000 in China - while in the US and EU, prices for heavy trucks START at €250,000? 1/3
Read more at → cleantechnica.com/2025/11/26/c...
Read more at → cleantechnica.com/2025/11/26/c...
Does your company source nickel from Indonesia? Don’t miss this webinar from @earthworks.bsky.social and the @thegeckoproject.org. 1/2
Thursday, December 18
20:30 Jakarta/ 8:30 EST/ 14:30 CET
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20:30 Jakarta/ 8:30 EST/ 14:30 CET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How a nickel giant buried evidence of toxic fish / Bagaimana raksasa nikel mengubur bukti ikan beracun. After registering, you will receive a confirmation e...
Studies warned of heavy metals in fish near a major Indonesian mine, but Harita Nickel sought to suppress findings and insisted they were safe to eat. Hear from community members and the investigative...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Does your company source nickel from Indonesia? Don’t miss this webinar from @earthworks.bsky.social and the @thegeckoproject.org. 1/2
Thursday, December 18
20:30 Jakarta/ 8:30 EST/ 14:30 CET
Register at bit.ly/obifish
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Thursday, December 18
20:30 Jakarta/ 8:30 EST/ 14:30 CET
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Why is the cost of heavy duty electric trucks RISING in the US? 🤫
The median price of class 8 battery-electric trucks in the United States has increased 27% since 2020 - while in the European Union, similar trucks fell by 32%. @nrdc.org
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The median price of class 8 battery-electric trucks in the United States has increased 27% since 2020 - while in the European Union, similar trucks fell by 32%. @nrdc.org
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Clean Trucks, Cloudy Prices: Why Transparency Matters
Price transparency is a simple yet powerful way to help clean trucks reach more people.
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December 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Why is the cost of heavy duty electric trucks RISING in the US? 🤫
The median price of class 8 battery-electric trucks in the United States has increased 27% since 2020 - while in the European Union, similar trucks fell by 32%. @nrdc.org
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The median price of class 8 battery-electric trucks in the United States has increased 27% since 2020 - while in the European Union, similar trucks fell by 32%. @nrdc.org
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Volvo is massively expanding their electric truck dealer network in the US, while at the same time suing California to roll back the Clean Trucks Partnership. 1/3
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Volvo sees MASSIVE growth in electric semi truck dealer network
Volvo Trucks is busy cementing its position as the heavy-duty EV leader, thanks to a certified dealer network in 37 states.
electrek.co
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Volvo is massively expanding their electric truck dealer network in the US, while at the same time suing California to roll back the Clean Trucks Partnership. 1/3
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Check out this explainer on the state of green steel globally from @bloomberg.com. Some interesting updates:
🇪🇺 The EU is moving faster than any other region in the world, with emissions credits schemes and CBAM driving the transition 1/3
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🇪🇺 The EU is moving faster than any other region in the world, with emissions credits schemes and CBAM driving the transition 1/3
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It’s Hard to Make Steel ‘Green.’ Some Companies Are Trying Anyway
Steel is one of the world’s most vital commodities, but producing it is a major source of planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions. The only realistic alternative is “green steel” that uses renewable p...
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Check out this explainer on the state of green steel globally from @bloomberg.com. Some interesting updates:
🇪🇺 The EU is moving faster than any other region in the world, with emissions credits schemes and CBAM driving the transition 1/3
www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #ClimateSky
🇪🇺 The EU is moving faster than any other region in the world, with emissions credits schemes and CBAM driving the transition 1/3
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A coalition of organizations delivered a letter sharing demands for a CBA to improve job standards, create equity measures & ensure corporate accountability in response to widespread labor & environmental violations at companies in Hyundai-Kia’s US supply chain.
Learn more at → Recallinjustice.org
Learn more at → Recallinjustice.org
Recall Injustice | Learn the Dirty Secrets Behind Hyundai-Kia’s Clean Cars
The push for “clean-energy” vehicles and higher profit margins has come at the expense of workers’ rights and community well-being. Companies in Hyundai-Kia’s U.S. supply chain have been linked to chi...
Recallinjustice.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A coalition of organizations delivered a letter sharing demands for a CBA to improve job standards, create equity measures & ensure corporate accountability in response to widespread labor & environmental violations at companies in Hyundai-Kia’s US supply chain.
Learn more at → Recallinjustice.org
Learn more at → Recallinjustice.org
Lead the Charge member organizations are calling for automakers including Toyota, Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi to monitor the expansion of a controversial bauxite mine in Guinea. 1/3
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Lead the Charge members call on car makers to monitor Guinea mine expansion after report highlights community concerns - Lead the Charge
Car makers should use their leverage on aluminium suppliers to ensure a planned expansion of a controversial bauxite mine in Guinea brings positive development for local communities, after a new...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Lead the Charge member organizations are calling for automakers including Toyota, Ford, GM, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Audi to monitor the expansion of a controversial bauxite mine in Guinea. 1/3
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NGOs are calling for automakers to carry out regular audits of nickel mines in the Philippines after research from @climaterights.bsky.social shows negative impacts on local communities, from destroyed livelihoods to pollution that affects drinking water & health 1/4
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“Broken Promises:” Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses & Increases Climate Vulnerability
YouTube video by Climate Rights International
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December 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
NGOs are calling for automakers to carry out regular audits of nickel mines in the Philippines after research from @climaterights.bsky.social shows negative impacts on local communities, from destroyed livelihoods to pollution that affects drinking water & health 1/4
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Legacy truckmakers are suing to protect diesel profits. But new players—Tesla, Windrose, Chinese OEMs—are seizing the moment. The shift to electric is accelerating. If the old guard won’t lead, they’ll lose the market.
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New players may have window to disrupt after trucks exit California emissions deals
As the nation’s major truckmakers seek to abandon California’s stricter-than-federal emissions rules, experts are weighing whether this U-turn could allow new players to disrupt the market. “All yo…
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November 28, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Legacy truckmakers are suing to protect diesel profits. But new players—Tesla, Windrose, Chinese OEMs—are seizing the moment. The shift to electric is accelerating. If the old guard won’t lead, they’ll lose the market.
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This month in the Lead the Charge newsletter:
🇪🇺 How the auto industry can lead the market to green steel and aluminum in the EU
🫰 Getting to cost-competitive green aluminum by 2040
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🇪🇺 How the auto industry can lead the market to green steel and aluminum in the EU
🫰 Getting to cost-competitive green aluminum by 2040
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November 26, 2025 at 9:32 PM
This month in the Lead the Charge newsletter:
🇪🇺 How the auto industry can lead the market to green steel and aluminum in the EU
🫰 Getting to cost-competitive green aluminum by 2040
open.substack.com/pub/leadthec...
🇪🇺 How the auto industry can lead the market to green steel and aluminum in the EU
🫰 Getting to cost-competitive green aluminum by 2040
open.substack.com/pub/leadthec...
Daimler Truck’s Q3 profits dropped 64% in North America, dragging overall profits down 40%. I
s the market’s biggest player falling behind on the future of trucking?
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/dai...
s the market’s biggest player falling behind on the future of trucking?
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/dai...
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Daimler Truck’s Q3 profits dropped 64% in North America, dragging overall profits down 40%. I
s the market’s biggest player falling behind on the future of trucking?
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/dai...
s the market’s biggest player falling behind on the future of trucking?
🔗 www.reuters.com/business/dai...
Over 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world's biggest truck makers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. More:
Over 50,000 call on truck manufacturers to drop California lawsuit
Sierra Club, Public Citizen and Ekō have been gathering signatures for the petition, which calls on the four manufacturers suing California – Daimler Truck, Volvo Group, Paccar…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Over 50,000 people have signed petitions calling on the world's biggest truck makers to drop their lawsuit against California and commit to clean trucking. More:
Electric truck sales rose 140% in early 2025 to 89K units, with much of that growth coming from China. Long-haul models are rolling out, batteries last 700K+ km, and EV trucks now outsell fuel cells 100 to 1.
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Clean Trucking Takes Off | BloombergNEF
Sales of electric heavy trucks are taking off. The analyst team at BloombergNEF recently published a comprehensive factbook that digs into details on sales, policies, truckmaker strategies,…
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November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Electric truck sales rose 140% in early 2025 to 89K units, with much of that growth coming from China. Long-haul models are rolling out, batteries last 700K+ km, and EV trucks now outsell fuel cells 100 to 1.
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