In a bid to clean up its streets in more ways than one, the city of Madison, Wisconsin has added two Class 8 electric trucks to its garbage fleet earlier this year in the form of a pair of Mack Electric LR HDEVs … and the city already has plans to add two more. In … Continue reading “Mack Electric LR is Wisconsin’s first electric garbage truck”
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With Camp Mode, Tesla started a new era for car campers. Quiet climate control, a multimedia entertainment display, a glass roof, and a large rear flat compartment area that easily fits most 6′ adults with a mattress mean that hotels on long solo drives are now optional. It can also be a nice camping option … Continue reading “Tesla Model Y Havnby air mattress adds stars to Camp Mode”
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Is transitioning to more electric vehicles (EVs) good or bad for the economy overall? — Richard T., Boise, ID According to the S&P Global Mobility Forecast, EV sales have surged so substantially over the past two decades that about 50 percent of the vehicles on the road by 2040 are projected to be electric. Individuals … Continue reading “Are Electric Vehicles Good or Bad for the Economy?”
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Static photo, Colour: Morning Haze Audi is embracing its future in China with the launch of a new Chinese market electric sub-brand called AUDI that ditches the iconic “four rings” logo in favor of four capital letters – but one thing it hasn’t ditched is AUDI Audi’s sexy teutonic long-roof design language. As you might … Continue reading “765 hp AUDI E ditches the four rings, keeps the sexy wagon aesthetic”
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Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. After launching the low-range MX-30 crossover, which has already been discontinued in the U.S., with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has leaned on partners for electrification. A hybrid version … Continue reading “Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development”
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Photo: Hitachi Rail A “UK-first” intercity battery trial train proved that single battery technology can outperform diesel engines cost-effectively. Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains, and TransPennine Express just wrapped up the trial, which took place in the north of England. It proved that powerful batteries offer significant benefits for emissions, fuel savings, and air quality. Hitachi … Continue reading “‘UK-first’ intercity battery trial train outperforms diesel”
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With the increasing push towards sustainability and efficiency, the electrification of industrial vehicles is not just a technological milestone but a necessity. As electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation and extend their reach into diverse industrial sectors, the demand for robust and reliable battery systems becomes ever more critical. Revolutionizing Industrial Battery Technology Industrial batteries, particularly … Continue reading “Enhancing industrial EV battery performance in emerging non-automotive and off-highway markets”
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States took on the mantle of combating climate change during the first Trump administration. Now they need to redouble the work during the second. That’s the message that Caroline Spears, executive director of Climate Cabinet, has for state lawmakers following Trump’s victory on Tuesday. As an advocacy organization that helps state and local leaders “run, … Continue reading “After Trump win, it's up to states to lead on climate action”
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Batteries bound for U.S. Rivian R2 models will come from Arizona LG will supply Rivian with 67 gigawatt-hours over five years 4695 format is set to be shared with R3, R3X Next-generation cylindrical battery cells for the Rivian R2 SUV will come from LG Energy Solution and its Arizona plant, the battery supplier and U.S. … Continue reading “Rivian R2 will get Arizona-made batteries from LG”
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Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution will supply batteries for the upcoming Rivian R2. LGES said the R2 will get a new type of cylindrical cell with six times the capacity of current cells. The battery blitz in America continues and the newest beneficiary of that is the upcoming Rivian R2. Rivian just inked a … Continue reading “2026 Rivian R2 Will Get New LG Cells With 'Six Times' The Capacity”