Global logistics firm DSV placed an order for 300 fully electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. The deal is one of the largest such orders placed so far, and gives DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe. Every day, more than 20,000 DSV trucks are on the road, moving goods for the … Continue reading “DSV orders 300 electric semi trucks from Volvo, plans to buy 2,000 more”
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Ford on Wednesday said it plans to launch more hybrids and cut back on a previously announced battery-electric vehicle as it adjusts to the changing landscape for electrified vehicles. The automaker said its changed roadmap is aimed at lowering prices, particularly for EVs whose buyers today are more cost conscious compared to the early adopters … Continue reading “Ford: Two new electric trucks, more hybrids, no three-row electric SUV”
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In vanguard markets like California, the demand for places to charge electric vehicles, and battery-powered big rigs in particular, is outstripping the pace at which charging depots are being built. The companies rolling out electric trucks are increasingly eager to close that gap. The latest example of this dynamic came last week, when EV charging-site developer … Continue reading “More money is flowing to charge electric trucks in California”
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Hesai is putting its lidar expertise to work no Westwell’s industry-leading autonomous yard tractors – a partnership that both companies will advance the state of the autonomous art. There’s no question that electrification is the killer app for yard trucks and terminal tractors. The trucks operate on tight routes, the work demands instant low-end torque, and … Continue reading “Hesai, Westwell to partner on autonomous yard tractors & electric semi trucks”
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Sunrun, which offers a “clean energy as a subscription” service, is piloting a vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional EVs, in partnership with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The project uses Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to deliver power to owners’ homes during peak demand times to support Maryland’s power grid. The … Continue reading “Sunrun launches V2H pilot in Maryland using Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks”
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Tesla has unveiled a render of its upcoming ‘Semi Factory’ to build electric semi trucks next to Gigafactory Texas in Nevada. The Tesla Semi program has seen some significant delays – even since it has officially entered production. It was first unveiled in 2017, and it was supposed to come to market in 2020, but … Continue reading “Tesla unveils render of upcoming Semi Factory to build electric trucks”
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Stellantis patented a deployable diffuser that doubles as a bed step The diffuser would aid efficiency while also enable easier bed access Active aero and bed steps aren’t new, but combining the two would be a first Ram may be looking to turn the humble bed step into an active aerodynamic feature that could help … Continue reading “Deployable rear step with in-built diffuser may improve efficiency for electric trucks”