Tesla Semi Passes DHL Tests, Reyes Adds 29 eCascadia Electric Trucks
Electric trucks from Tesla and Freightliner are beginning to make their way into service with fleet operators in the US.
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Daimler Truck Unveils Battery Electric Autonomous Freightliner eCascadia Technology Demonstrator
Daimler Truck is pursuing a vision of zero emissions and increased road safety by combining the two most promising technologies to deliver on that vision — battery electric drive and integrated autonomous driving technology — in one semi-truck for the first time in its history: the autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology … [continued]
Walmart Starts Its Electric Semi Truck Transformation
Quite often, I see Walmart’s electric Ford delivery vans (Ford E-Transits) in my area. It’s so exciting, not just because it’s another electric vehicle model (I get excited about all of them), but also because it clearly portends a new era of transportation in which EVs save money, are practical … [continued]
Big News For Big Trucks — Cummins, Paccar, Daimler Launch Battery JV
Three of the biggest names in heavy equipment are launching a new joint venture to co-develop advanced, lightweight electric truck batteries.
Pride Group Orders 250 Electric Semi Trucks
The age of the electric semi is upon us – and one company’s lead is growing.
Volvo Buys Into Daimler Fuel Cell Tech For Heavy Trucks
Volvo Buys into Daimler Fuel Cell Tech for Heavy Trucks, spending $650 million to form new joint venture and reduce its carbon footprint.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: How Commercial Electric Vehicles Present Unique Challenges For Charging Infrastructure
When most people envision climate action, images of solar panels and wind farms often come to mind. However, electricity generation is only part of the decarbonization puzzle. The climate crisis calls for an all-hands-on-deck approach to decarbonizing the world’s goods and services, including how they are designed, produced, sourced, and transported.
Freightliner Announces Electrified Versions Of Its Popular Heavy-Duty & Medium Duty Trucks
Freightliner Trucks took to the stage recently to take the wraps off of two new fully-electric truck offerings. The Freightliner eCascadia is a heavy-duty truck (>15 t GVW), while the Freightliner eM2 106 is a medium-duty truck (9 to 12 t GVW), and the company says they mark the beginning of a new era in trucking.
More Electric Trucks — Efficient Drivetrains Unveils New EDI PowerDrive 8000 Series (Offering Suitable For…
The electric and plug-in hybrid drivetrain solutions firm Efficient Drivetrains Inc (EDI) has now unveiled its new PowerDrive 8000 Series line of products, which were designed to function in heavy-duty Class 8 vehicle applications.
Daimler Shows Off Fuso eCanter Electric Truck, Partners With StoreDot For 5 Minute Charging
Daimler has unveiled its Fuso branded eCanter electric truck in Manhattan. Mitsubishi Fuso is part of the Daimler Truck Group, along with Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz. The eCanter electric light duty delivery truck has been under development for several years and will be manufactured in Tramagal, Portugal. It goes on sale in the US, Europe, and Japan starting later this year, according to a company press release.
