DHL Gets Electric BYD Trucks In Los Angeles
November 19th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
DHL has a good history of electric vehicle leadership. Its latest news involves an electric truck order in California
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Thursday: California Workshop For Zero-Emission Drayage Truck & Infrastructure Pilot Project
June 9th, 2020 | by Zachary Shahan
The California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are co-hosting a virtual workshop this Thursday on the solicitation for the Zero-Emission Drayage Truck and Infrastructure Pilot Project that is coming up
Germany Looks To Electric Trucks In Battle Against Urban Emissions
April 30th, 2018 | by Kyle Field
Germany is aiming to slash heavy-vehicle emissions with a new plan introduced that waives truck tolls for electric trucks. The policy would start next year. The change would result in a net savings of around €5,000 per vehicle, depending on the routes used
125 Tesla Semi Trucks Ordered By UPS (New Record)
December 19th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
UPS has pre-ordered 125 Tesla Semi electric trucks, making it the largest pre-order Tesla has received to date for its electric semi. The trucks will be used primarily within the US.
ET1 Electric Truck From Thor Trucks Aims To Go On Sale Before Tesla Semi
December 16th, 2017 | by Steve Hanley
Thor is one of the most powerful gods of Norse mythology. Known for his prodigious strength and fierce loyalty, the website "Norse Mythology For Smart People" describes him as "the brawny thunder god, the archetype of a loyal and honorable warrior, the ideal toward which the average human warrior aspired." He later became the archetype for the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name
Chautauqua County (New York) Deploys All-Electric Orange EV Class 8 Terminal Truck
December 12th, 2017 | by James Ayre
Chautauqua County, New York, has deployed its first all-electric terminal truck, an Orange EV T-Series, at the North County Transfer Station in Fredonia — as part of work being done to meet some of the goals of the Chautauqua County 20/20 Comprehensive Plan
Hybrid Electrification System Can Be Installed On Long Haul Trucks For 30% Fuel Savings
November 14th, 2017 | by Derek Markham
Hyliion is described as a "Class 8 vehicle hybridizing company," and its two products are said to deliver up a significant savings in fuel and emissions, and are claimed to "instantly" convert a tractor or a trailer into an "intelligent" hybrid electric vehicle.
Canada’s Largest Retailer Unveils Fully Electric Class 8 Truck
November 6th, 2017 | by Kyle Field
Canada's largest retailer specializing in food and pharmaceuticals has unveiled a 53 foot, fully electric class 8 BYD truck that is the first in a transition of its company-owned fleet to electric vehicles
Efficient Drivetrains Unveils Industry-First Class 8 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Construction Truck
October 15th, 2017 | by James Ayre
In partnership with the noted medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturer Shaanxi Automotive, Efficient Drivetrains Inc (EDI) has unveiled a zero emissions capable, plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) cement mixer truck. It's the world's first, reportedly
When 12 MPG Is An Achievement
November 25th, 2015 | by Kyle Field
The good folks over at Energy.gov shared some SuperTruck goodness that’s just too good to pass up. Not sure what [&hellip
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