Windrose电动重卡将登陆德州I-35走廊，首批10台部署待落地

The US electric heavy-duty truck market is rapidly expanding into key logistics corridors. Chinese startup Windrose recently announced that its R700 all-electric Class 8 heavy-duty truck is expected to begin operation in the fourth quarter of 2026 along Texas's I-35 freight corridor connecting Dallas and Laredo, with an initial deployment of 10 units—aimed at serving cross-border routes to Mexico .

This deployment is a joint effort by logistics giant DSV, supply chain company Allogic, and charging infrastructure provider Greenspace E-Mobility, leveraging the latter's ongoing "electric highway" network. This network runs along I-35 (Texas section) and Mexico's Route 85, planned to cover the Monterrey-San Antonio-Laredo-Dallas route, aiming to create North America's first all-electric cross-border freight corridor.

However, the project still faces two major practical constraints: First, the Green Hub charging stations built by Greenspace are not yet completed. It has been disclosed that Phase 1 of the project plans to complete and put into operation four sites on the Texas side in the fourth quarter of 2026, providing high-power charging capacity of 400–1,000 kW; stable power supply across the entire line will require subsequent phases. Each Green Hub will also be equipped with a photovoltaic power generation and energy storage system to alleviate grid pressure—a positioning that directly addresses the reliability challenges of I-35 as North America's highest-volume freight corridor.

Secondly, the official press release did not explicitly state whether DSV, Allogic, or Greenspace had signed formal vehicle purchase orders. It's worth noting that Greenspace also serves as the authorized distributor of Windrose Technologies electric trucks in Panama, Mexico, and Texas, creating an overlap in roles and blurring the lines of responsibility. It is currently impossible to confirm whether these 10 R700s are already ordered vehicles, part of a pilot extension, or merely a commitment of intent for deployment.

According to rumors, Allogic received its first Windrose R700 customer prototype in April 2026, providing some empirical support for the project. If successfully implemented, these vehicles are expected to reduce carbon emissions by over 1,500 tons annually. However, as of press time, Windrose has not released any further information regarding order status, delivery schedule, or specific parameters of the R700 (such as range , battery capacity, and motor power).