New Competition In The Class 8 Electric Truck Arena Spells Bad News For Tesla Semi
The US startup Zeem is propelling the class 8 heavy duty electric truck movement forward, with a hub-based, electrification-as-a-service model for commercial fleets.
The US startup Zeem is propelling the class 8 heavy duty electric truck movement forward, with a hub-based, electrification-as-a-service model for commercial fleets.
Tesla is banking on the electric Tesla Semi class 8 heavy duty truck to help breathe new life into the company’s EV sales after disappointing results for Q2.
Despite the ongoing brand reputation meltdown at Tesla, CEO Elon Musk is moving forward with plans to market the new Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck in Europe.
Where is Tesla’s Semi now? In 2017, it was the future. Every truck maker aspired to create its own sleek behemoth with self-driving capabilities, 500 miles hauling distance, and space warping acceleration. It promised to be the next chapter in long-haul freight. Since the 2017 concept truck and the 2022 … [continued]
The US startup Harbinger is bringing its stripped chassis business model to the electric truck market in the US — and more, including electric vans, RVs, and emergency vehicles among others.
Volvo Trucks North America is introducing heavy duty Class 8 electric trucks to the US under a subscription plan that zeroes out up-front costs.
Electric trucks are gaining traction all over the world, though a recent shift in federal EV policy raises questions about the US market.
High power electric truck rules in California have been taken off the table prior to the arrival of the next administration.
A handful of Tesla stories have come up in recent weeks that I almost covered, that seemed worth covering, but in the end that just didn’t stimulate enough for a full story. After running across several more stories, I decided I’d just briefly cover them all in a couple of … [continued]
Electric trucks from Tesla and Freightliner are beginning to make their way into service with fleet operators in the US.