European logistics firm DFDS placed a massive, 100 unit order for Volvo’s long-range electric semi truck earlier this year. Last week, they put their first 10 examples on the road delivering goods in northwest England and Ireland. Since 2022, DFDS has been continually expanded its electric semi truck fleet, operating dozens of the zero-emission tractors … Continue reading “DFDS puts 10 Volvo electric semi trucks to work in UK, ‘only’ 115 more to go”
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With a massive, 240 ton payload and a host of new features, the first of Caterpillar’s next-generation CAT 793 XE Early Learner battery electric trucks has arrived at Newmont’s Cripple Creek and Victor (CC&V) mine in Teller County, Colorado. Just weeks after the next generation of Caterpillar’s battery electric Large Mining Truck line was announced, … Continue reading “Next-gen 240 ton CAT electric haul truck gets to work in Colorado mine”
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On today’s gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world’s number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars! We also cover BYD’s rapid expansion into new markets, Ford’s struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the … Continue reading “The number 1 electric car brand, Ford trains dealers, and Hyundai gets to work”
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There’s no question that the GMC Sierra EV can do a lot. With an estimated 440 miles of range, more power than any Sierra has ever had and towing and hauling specs effectively on par with gas trucks, it makes one of the most convincing cases for truck owners to move on from fossil fuels. … Continue reading “GM Thinks It Can Make 'Big Battery' EVs Work. Ford Isn't So Sure”
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Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Adding a second 240V outlet to my house as a renter … Continue reading “This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work”
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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Cybertruck gets homolgated in Canada, Elon delays the Optimus robot for up to a full year, Hyundai’s feeling skittish about a possible victory for Donald Trump this November, and a Club Car shows off a real MAN’s truck – finally! Now that the Tesla Cybertruck has become the … Continue reading “Elon delays Optimus, Hyundai gets nervous, and a REAL work truck”
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Logistics and LTL shipping providers PITT OHIO are adding four Mack MD Electric commercial trucks to their Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania operations. With the addition of its new Mack MD Electrics, PITT OHIO will have 10 BEVs – a small part of its 930 Class 8 tractor and 475 Class 7 straight truck fleet (the majority … Continue reading “Mack MD Electric semi truck gets to work at PITT OHIO fleet”