Lion Electric produces first battery pack at Mirabel plant

Lion Electric announced it has produced its first proprietary lithium-ion battery pack at its Mirabel, Que., battery plant. The first battery pack is to be certified in the first quarter…

Will battery- and fuel-cell-electric trucks both find a home?

Until someone invents a flux capacitor or discovers dilithium crystals somewhere in our solar system, the transition away from fossil fuels will involve lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. These…

Lion breaks ground at battery plant and innovation center

The YMX International Aerocity in Mirabel, Que., will be home to Lion Electric’s battery manufacturing plant and innovation center. A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held at the site, which is…

Peterbilt chooses Meritor to supply battery electric systems

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has chosen Meritor as the primary supplier of integrated battery electric systems for its Models 579EV and 520EV. “Peterbilt is leading the charge when it…

Nikola develops new battery technology

PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola says it has developed the first battery to remove binder material and current collectors, reducing costs by 50% and doubling range when compared to lithium-ion. It…

uStart to help you start

uStart is now cleared for use in larger vehicles. The uStart power systems that are already helping to start Class 6 trucks are now cleared to for use in Class…

Auto-start technology takes battery charging duties under its wing

DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt’s has enhanced its SmartAir no-idle system with auto-start technology, which uses the air-conditioning system and electric-powered devices to keep main and auxiliary batteries charged. “SmartAir is…

California gets eHighway

CARSON, Ca. – Siemens is powering up a California blacktop. The company has been chosen by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to create an eHighway system in…