Improbable and unrealistic scenarios are excellent tools to explore the odder aspects of our universe. Schrödinger’s cat being both alive and dead is a case in point. The trolley problem which had a massive resurgence in popularity and cultural awareness with the rise of autonomous cars is another. The thing … [continued]
While it is highly unlikely that Australians will see the Tesla Semi on our roads in the next decade, it is good news that the federal government, after intense lobbying, has increased the overall width limit for trucks from 2.5 metres to 2.55 metres as part of its trucking reforms. … [continued]
A recent video from CNBC’s YouTube channel is probably worth your time. Instead of going for or against EVs, they show several different sides of how the EV transition affects different people. From diehard gasoline enthusiasts to automakers to autoworkers, to the U.S. economy at large, they gave us a … [continued]
Danfoss’ fleet of Volvo electric semi trucks will be running 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, with minimal downtime.
According to a report from from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, and Federal Highway Administration, Freight Analysis, and as reported by the U.S. Department of Energy in 2021, 87% of U.S. truck freight tonnage was shipped fewer than 250 miles (400 km). Trucks moved nearly 12 … [continued]
The Tesla Semi is hard at work at the PepsiCo terminal in Sacramento where it is in use daily to transport products to local distribution points.
Last year, Tesla unveiled its electric Semi in an initial order for PepsiCo at the company’s Modesto distribution facility. Now, as the company looks to expand the reach of the electric Semis, Tesla has requested funding from the U.S. government to build nine Megacharging stations, which are expected to run … [continued]
Hyliion takes staging to a fine art at their 2023 Investor Day, but the real news is that production has officially begun.
The EPA standard emissions rule needs to be stronger, according to Tesla. To neglect to do so, they say, would fail to put the heavy duty sector on a path to full electrification.
At the Tesla Semi unveiling in 2017, Elon Musk announced that the all-electric truck would have a range of up to 500 miles on a single charge and be able to carry up to 81,000 lb. He also revealed that the Semi would be equipped with active safety features, a … [continued]
