Einride: Saving the Planet, One Truckload at a Time

Credit to Author: Chris Boylan| Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:21:06 +0000

Einride's Electric Automated Trucks (EATs) may be appearing soon on public roads all across the globe.The Swedish technology and logistics company envisions an AI-enhanced all-electric digital cargo transportation ecosystem which can save their customers time and money while curtailing harmful emissions. While the skies in New York City remain darkened by Canadian wildfires, we are reminded of the delicate balance we humans have with our environment. Climate change is among […]

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Will Tesla’s Cybertruck Be As Popular As The Model Y?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:08:49 +0000

Production of the Tesla Cybertruck is on its way, and with the Model Y surpassing an important sales milestone in the first quarter, becoming the best selling car in the world, some wonder if the futuristic truck could reach similar highs. As experts debate whether the Cybertruck will reach meteoric sales levels or simply be […]

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Australian Retailer Woolworths To Make All Its Home Delivery Trucks 100% Electric By 2030

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 20:49:09 +0000

Australia’s Woolworths Group, which is not related to South Africa’s Woolworths, has announced that it aims to make all its home delivery trucks 100% electric-powered by 2030, which will see more than 1,000 EVs added to the nation’s roads. It will be the first Australian supermarket chain to do so. Woolworths Group has kickstarted the […]

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NREL & Volvo Group To Chart Course Toward Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles

Credit to Author: U.S. Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:23:16 +0000

In collaboration with Volvo Group, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers charted a path forward for achieving a zero-emission future for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). Together, the industry/research team explored the current status and mapped the opportunity space and the requirements for various technologies that could help turn that vision into reality. A recent […]

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BAE Partners With Eaton To Improve Medium Duty Trucks With Electric Drivetrains

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 18:05:51 +0000

BAE Systems is a multinational defense, security, and aerospace company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1999 through the merger of British Aerospace (BAe) and Marconi Electronic Systems (MES), BAE Systems has grown to become one of the world’s leading defense contractors, providing innovative solutions to governments and commercial clients across the globe. The […]

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Volvo Trucks Is Making Great Progress On Electric Truck Sales, But Isn’t Letting Safety Slide

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 22:35:05 +0000

In the first quarter of 2023, Volvo Trucks emerged as the market leader in heavy electric trucks across Europe and North America. The Swedish truck manufacturer has successfully sold nearly 5,000 electric trucks across approximately 40 countries. Currently, Volvo Trucks is expanding its electric product offerings to additional markets in Asia, Latin America, and Africa. […]

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Daimler Truck Subsidiary FUSO Announces Production Start of Next Generation eCanter

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 24 May 2023 16:35:19 +0000

With increased power, enhanced efficiency, and an extended range, the Next Generation eCanter from FUSO offers a wide array of applications and operates with zero CO2 emissions during driving. After making its European debut at the IAA Transportation in Hanover in September 2022, Daimler Truck subsidiary FUSO has commenced the production of this all-electric light […]

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DAF’s All-New Electric Truck Assembly Plant In The Netherlands Is Officially Open

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Mon, 01 May 2023 18:05:48 +0000

DAF’s all new assembly plant for battery-electric trucks was officially opened last week by Micky Adriaansens, the Dutch minister of Economic Affairs and Climate. We are finally starting to see some traction in the electrification of commercial vehicles. In the United Kingdom for example, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) says ownership of […]

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Australia Fuel Efficiency Standards Released — Thank You, Solar Citizens Et Al.

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2023 03:47:20 +0000

Fuel Efficiency StandardsJust 17 days after Solar Citizens were driving Canberra politicians around the federal parliament in the LDV eT60 electric ute, progress on fuel efficiency standards has been announced! On April 3rd, the Solar Citizens’ Electric Ute Roadshow was making a big splash in the nation’s capital — on Ngunnawal and Ngambri country — not just […]

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Ford F-150 Lightning Goes To Norway!

Credit to Author: Tim Tyler| Date: Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:18:56 +0000

Ford has just announced that the F-150 Lightning will be entering the most cutting-edge battery-electric vehicle market in the world, Norway, for the first time. In response to overwhelming consumer demand, a small number of exclusive Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Launch Edition vehicles are now available for purchase by Norwegian customers. “In my 25 years […]

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