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Revel partners with computer vision startup Juice to introduce “face ID for EVs”

Brooklyn-based electric mobility and infrastructure platform Revel has formed a partnership with California-based startup Juice to integrate its automatic charging technology across Revel’s public fast charging stations in New York City. Juice uses computer vision to identify a user’s unique vehicle, and can then initiate charging sessions and complete payments with no need for physical … Continue reading “Revel partners with computer vision startup Juice to introduce “face ID for EVs””

Component Manufacturers Unveil Green Tech at IAA 2024

Peter Laier, a member of the ZF Group board of management, spoke during a press conference at the ZF booth. (Mindy Long/Special to Transport Topics) [Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] HANOVER, Germany — Manufacturers exhibiting at IAA Transportation 2024 showcased new innovations to help reduce carbon emissions in the … Continue reading “Component Manufacturers Unveil Green Tech at IAA 2024”

Two years in, US clean energy manufacturing boom is still going strong

A sodium battery plant in North Carolina, a solar panel manufacturing facility in New Mexico, and a factory building electric sports cars in Virginia are among the $2.4 billion worth of new U.S. clean energy manufacturing projects announced in August. These investments are just the latest in the ongoing, multibillion-dollar wave of clean energy manufacturing activity spurred … Continue reading “Two years in, US clean energy manufacturing boom is still going strong”

Home Hardware adds Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks to its fleet

The Canadian home improvement chain picked up a pair of Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks, and it’s putting them to work on last-mile delivery routes in the Greater Toronto Area. This month, the Canadian home improvement retailer Home Hardware began operating two Volvo electric semi trucks out of its St. Jacobs, Ontario truck depot. The … Continue reading “Home Hardware adds Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks to its fleet”

Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system

A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla’s Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted as they … Continue reading “Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system”

2024 Cadillac LYRIQ buyers could score $10,500 in discounts

The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ was an Electrek favorite when it first made its debut two years ago. Now, LYRIQ buyers who have been waiting for a deal can score more than $10,500 in discounts on the Ultium-based Caddy. Our own Seth Weintraub said that GM had come in, “a year early and dollar long at … Continue reading “2024 Cadillac LYRIQ buyers could score $10,500 in discounts”

JB Hunt launches first electric aftermarket semi truck route in Arizona

Following successful inbound implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding the reach of its electric semi fleet into Arizona with long-time associate JB Hunt. JB Hunt will add the new Freightliner eCascadia electric semi to its Arizona fleet immediately, and put it to work delivering aftermarket truck parts from … Continue reading “JB Hunt launches first electric aftermarket semi truck route in Arizona”

Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases

A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast … Continue reading “Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases”