December 16th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Here's an in-depth look at electric semi trucks and electric heavy-duty trucks on the market today and planned for the coming years
December 2nd, 2017 | by Kyle Field
The Tesla Semi Truck announcement represents a head-on challenge to the way people move goods around the country, but Tesla is not the first to move into plug-in trucks — far from it. I recently had the opportunity to talk with Tesla cofounder Ian Wright, who has since moved on to start his own company Wrightspeed, which has been helping shipping companies slash their heavy-duty truck emissions for years with its hybrid powertrains. [Note: We also had a Cleantech Talks interview with Ian Wright in 2015 that's worth a listen
February 2nd, 2017 | by Guest Contributor
Now that the electric car revolution finally seems to be ramping up, I can’t help but notice there is another transport segment ripe for electric revolution that lacks much attention at all: big vehicles. From garbage trucks to buses, it’s time we start talking about electrification
November 4th, 2016 | by James Ayre
Wrightspeed, a range-extended electric vehicle powertrain (for heavy-duty applications) manufacturer founded by a Tesla Motors co-founder, and the Santa Rosa–based refuse, yard waste, and recycling collection + processing firm The Ratto Group have launched the "first commercial application of a range-extended electric refuse truck."
May 8th, 2016 | by Zachary Shahan
Looking for some lazy Sunday reading? You’ve landed in the internet country. Bob Lutz Called 2017 Chevy Bolt EV a ‘Compliance [&hellip
May 10th, 2015 | by James Ayre
Originally published on EV Obsession. A new turbine generator/range extender for medium-duty + heavy-duty electric powertrains that’s been dubbed the [&hellip
May 2nd, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
Here’s another story idea from the wonderful Climate Reality Project that I’m running with this week, as part of its [&hellip
April 6th, 2015 | by Zachary Shahan
Also published on EV Obsession and GAS2. Chris DeMorro, the editor of Gas2.org, and I got a great opportunity for [&hellip
