The Tesla Semi was my favorite Tesla vehicle when it was introduced. It could cut emissions so much, and it looks cool. Unfortunately, we’re now approaching the 8-year anniversary of that vehicle’s unveiling! The Tesla Semi was introduced on November 16, 2017. Without a doubt, it has taken much longer … [continued]
Five out of seven European truckmakers will easily reach the -15% CO2 target in 2025 relative to 2019, the ICCT finds in a new analysis looking at official CO2 data for internal combustion engine (ICE) trucks up to 2023 and the latest data on electric truck sales. European trucks are … [continued]
The Federal Trade Commission has destroyed the Clean Truck Partnership that was agreed to with California in 2023.
Greenlane’s second corridor leverages the flagship Colton, CA, location and extends the public charging network to Arizona, enabling long-haul electric trucking on one of America’s busiest shipping routes Windrose validates long-haul viability with successful loaded single-charge hauls from Colton to Phoenix and Las Vegas, for 289 miles and 235 miles, … [continued]
In Singapore, EcoSwift is bringing battery swapping to heavy duty trucks at less cost than conventional charging equipment,.
Following up on our report on BYD passenger vehicle sales in February and January–February, let’s have a look at the company’s commercial vehicle sales. First of all are the commercial vehicles that get the most attention — buses. Looking at BYD’s electric bus sales, the volume was pretty low in … [continued]
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is actively supporting the transition of heavy-duty trucks from diesel to electric in Australia. Great news — after all, diesel starts with DIE. One hundred million Aussie dollars is on the table. That’s 62 million USD at today’s exchange rate. I reached out to … [continued]
SuperTruck Charge projects will accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty EVs to improve grid resiliency and reliability. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued commitment to electrified commercial road transport, DOE today announced a $68 million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate … [continued]
I just wrote about BYD’s 2024 passenger vehicle sales and highlighted trends going back two years via various charts. However, BYD also produces large commercial electric vehicles — electric buses, heavy-duty electric trucks, and more. For two reasons, I decided to split out commercial electric vehicles into this separate article. … [continued]
Detroit Diesel is putting the finishing touches on a new purpose-built electric powertrain for Class 8 tractors.
