BYD Launches Major 44-Metric Ton Electric Truck in IAA Transport

cleantechnica.com Sep 23, 2026

BYD Launches Major 44-Metric Ton Electric Truck in IAA Transport

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 23, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

BYD unveiled the ETT 44, a 44‑metric‑ton 4×2 electric semi‑truck, at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover. The tractor delivers 1,000 hp and up to 372 miles on a 651 kWh lithium‑iron‑phosphate Blade Battery. It pairs with a 1.5‑MW flash‑charging system that restores 80 % capacity in about 20 minutes, adding roughly 248 miles of range. BYD offers a 10‑year/1.2‑million‑km battery warranty, positioning the truck to meet EU emissions targets and compete with legacy European manufacturers.

💡 Why It Matters

· BYD’s entry introduces a fully integrated, high‑power charging solution that could reduce downtime for freight fleets, accelerating electrification in a sector still lagging behind passenger EV adoption.

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McMillan Shakespeare deepens BYD leasing ties in Australia

McMillan Shakespeare Group (MMS) has formalised a direct partnership with Chinese electric‑vehicle maker BYD to expand its digital automotive and novated‑leasing services in Australia. The agreement, sealed during a visit to BYD’s headquarters, covers demand generation, customer acquisition, dealer engagement, digital integration and ownership solutions, and also includes BYD’s premium brand DENZA, targeting the small‑and‑medium‑enterprise market through MMS’s Oly platform. MMS’s dealer platform links manufacturers, dealers, finance providers and customers, giving OEMs greater visibility of demand while simplifying leasing for dealers. The move comes as novated leasing gains traction for electric vehicles, bolstered by the Federal Government’s Electric Car Discount and shifting consumer preferences. In FY26, MMS reported 90,000 novated leases—a 13.5% rise—with battery‑electric vehicles making up 61% of new lease sales.

💡 By tying BYD’s EV lineup to a streamlined leasing ecosystem, MMS accelerates Australian fleet electrification and gives BYD a fast‑track entry into a market increasingly driven by cost‑effective, lease‑based ownership.

theconversation.com · Sep 23

Worried about your car being hacked? You should be – no matter…

Earlier this week, a cybersecurity expert demonstrated that a BYD Shark 6 hybrid ute could be remotely commandeered, gaining control of its locks, headlights, audio and video with relative ease, according to an ABC report. The demonstration adds to growing concerns that Chinese‑made vehicles may transmit audio, video and location data to servers accessible by the Chinese government. Modern cars, regardless of powertrain, collect extensive personal information and relay it via Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, built‑in SIM or eSIM connections to manufacturers’ cloud infrastructures. These networks expose dozens of onboard computers—handling entertainment, braking, steering and driver‑assist functions—to potential hacking and malware. Researchers have identified similar vulnerabilities in other brands, highlighting the systemic risk posed by outdated software and supply‑chain trust relationships.

💡 The ease of breaching a BYD vehicle proves that any connected car can become a remote weapon, compelling regulators and manufacturers to overhaul automotive cybersecurity standards.

teslarati.com · Sep 23

Tesla Semi lands the biggest electric truck deal in U.S. history

Tesla has secured the largest U.S. electric‑truck order ever, as the new shippers’ alliance ZET SCALE named the company its primary manufacturer for an initial purchase of 2,500 Class 8 electric trucks. The deal, selected through a competitive request‑for‑proposals that evaluated price, range, charging capability and production capacity, will almost double the nation’s electric heavy‑truck fleet. Secondary manufacturers Kenworth, RIDE and Volvo were also approved, though the split of the 2,500 units remains undisclosed. Financing will be provided by ZET Financial via fair‑market‑value leases, with deliveries slated for ten freight hubs across the country over the next few years. The order precedes the opening of Tesla’s new Nevada Semi factory, a 1.7 million‑square‑foot facility built to produce up to 50,000 trucks annually.

💡 Demonstrating lower cost per mile than diesel, the contract provides a tangible business case that could fast‑track large‑scale adoption of electric trucks across U.S. logistics networks.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 23

Norway’s Bastø Electric Shows What Five Years of Ferry Electrification Looks Like

Bastø Electric entered service on Norway’s busy Moss‑Horten ferry route in March 2021 as the world’s largest all‑electric ferry, a 139.2‑metre vessel with a 4.3 MWh battery capable of carrying 600 passengers and 200 cars. Over five years it has operated alongside converted ferries Bastø IV and Bastø VI, forming a mixed fleet that now handles roughly 75 percent of the route’s 36,000 daily departures. The route moves about four million passengers and two million vehicles annually across a 10‑kilometre crossing that takes half an hour, allowing the ferries to charge at shore stations with up to 9 MW power. The electrification program cut diesel use by an estimated six million litres per year, avoiding roughly 16 000 metric tons of CO₂.

💡 Demonstrating that new builds, retrofits and shore‑side charging can coexist, Bastø’s model offers a practical blueprint for rapidly decarbonising high‑frequency ferry services worldwide.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 23

Saudia Arabia Launches New Ceer EVs To Compete Against Tesla In It…

Saudi Arabia’s state‑backed automaker Ceer Motors unveiled its flagship electric vehicles, the EXOBOT sedan and SUV, marking the first two models of a seven‑vehicle lineup slated for production over the next five years. The launch follows Tesla’s 2022 entry into the Saudi market and reflects the kingdom’s broader push to build a domestic EV industry under the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and a joint venture with Foxconn. Ceer leverages BMW licensing and partners such as Dürr, Schuler, Siemens and ABB, while its $5 billion manufacturing complex in King Abdullah Economic City integrates production, logistics and testing facilities. The company aims to serve affluent Saudi and GCC buyers and eventually export, targeting an $8 billion GDP contribution by 2034.

💡 Ceer’s home‑grown EV platform positions Saudi Arabia as a rare oil‑rich nation cultivating its own electric‑vehicle supply chain, shifting the country from importer to exporter in a fast‑growing market.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 23

Philippine President Pushes Local Production of Electric Tricycles, Jeepneys

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the expansion of locally‑made electric tricycles and jeepneys during an Aug. 25 visit to MD Juan Enterprises in Caloocan City. The administration will link manufacturers with electric‑vehicle technologies created by Philippine universities, notably Cagayan State University’s ElectroMobility Research and Development Center, which has produced a seven‑seat electric tricycle and a conversion kit (C‑Trike) for existing units. MD Juan, which halted EV production in 2014 due to weak demand, is now poised to restart with government‑provided equipment and support. The university’s prototype costs about P600,000, while conversions run around P120,000; costs are expected to drop as production scales. DOST has funded the project with over P51 million and is promoting battery‑swapping systems and other university‑led EV initiatives.

💡 By turning academic prototypes into mass‑produced vehicles, the Philippines can slash urban fuel imports and create a homegrown EV supply chain.