The new Mercedes-Benz eEconic is a first of its kind all-electric tanker truck helping to reduce emissions at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility by pumping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into new Airbus Helicopters. Co-developed with Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and aircraft support specialists ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, this eEconic tanked is fitted with a 16,500 liter fueling rig specially … Continue reading “Charge once, refuel for a week with Mercedes-Benz eEconic SAF tanker”
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Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It’s not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker’s predecessor brands into a speedy EV concept to mark … Continue reading “Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car”
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Heavy on heritage and light on details, the launch event showed Scout’s concepts for an EV 4×4 that’s every bit the equal of Jeep or Bronco. Scout Motors, the startup electric-truck maker owned by Volkswagen, took the wraps off concepts for its first two 4×4 models outside Nashville on Thursday evening. The Terra truck and … Continue reading “Scout Motors unveils EV Terra truck, Traveler SUV concepts, including Harvester range extender”
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In cement production, there are two key sources of emissions: high-heat, gas-fired kilns and the limestone used as an ingredient in Portland cement, which releases CO2 when heated up. Steelmaking emissions mainly come from the use of coal-fired blast furnaces to make iron. Many of these industrial sectors have historically been described as “hard-to-decarbonize,” but in … Continue reading “Chart: Heavy industry is the world's biggest decarbonization challenge”
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The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup arrive in 2027 Scout said the EVs will have up to 350 miles of range; 500 miles with the range extender Pricing is said to start at under $60,000 Scout Motors on Thursday unveiled concept versions of an electric SUV and pickup truck the new Volkswagen Group brand … Continue reading “Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027”
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A Tesla Semi completed 384 miles on a single charge and 806 miles over 24 hours during the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less-Electric Depot program in September 2023. (PepsiCo) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Tesla expects production of its Semi Class 8 tractor to accelerate … Continue reading “Tesla Targets Full Semi Production by End of 2026”
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How to Start and Run a Trucking Company That Stands Out 10 Tips To Put It All Together This article may contain affiliate links. There are many different ways to start and run a trucking company. You could go the traditional route and get financing for semi truck to lease or buy trucks to build up your … Continue reading “How to Start and Run a Trucking Company That Stands Out”
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New passenger-hauling SUVs? Lifestyle pickups? Promises about affordable, self-driving EVs? You won’t find any of that trash here – this cut-down, lightweight, massively powerful EV is for people who still want to drive. If you’re sick of posh, quiet SUVs built around their infotainment screens and a bunch of weird nerds calling a pack of soulless … Continue reading “Absolutely WILD Hyundai N RN24 concept is here to steal the show”
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Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will take a 25% stake in ChargeScape, a software company that connects electric utilities, automakers and drivers, and that it is deploying two power management systems using second-life batteries from the Nissan LEAF. ChargeScape is a joint venture founded in 2023 by BMW, Ford and Honda, each with … Continue reading “Nissan to give second life to LEAF batteries at corporate HQ, takes stake in ChargeScape”
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The Scout Terra electric truck has the Rivian R1T in its sights, along with a bevy of other electric pickups. Said to enter production in 2027, the Scout Terra will be an off-road, adventure-ready electric truck that cribs from Rivian’s playbook. Although billed as a production-intent concept that’s 85% of what will be made in … Continue reading “Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: Comparing electric trucks”