Sustainability Our Next Energy looks to address three biggest issues facing EV batteries September 20, 2023 Battery-electric vehicles, particularly commercial trucks, have a range problem that will limit the applications in which they’re practical for zero-emissions transport. But Our Next Energy (ONE) believes it has a…
Equipment Quantron gears up to become “range leader” in North America’s ZEV market September 10, 2023 Germany-based Quantron has set its sights on becoming the range leader for zero-emissions trucks in the North American market and is developing a Class 8 hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric vehicle to help achieve…
Equipment ZF showcases more sustainable magnet-free electric motor September 5, 2023 The future of electric vehicles has become more environmentally friendly, according to ZF, which has produced an electric motor without rare earth metals that doesn’t compromise on performance. During a…
Engines/Drivetrains ZF designs e-motor without rare earth materials September 1, 2023 ZF says it has developed a more compact magnet-free electric motor with performance on par with the permanent-magnet synchronous designs used in most electric vehicles. The…
Equipment Scania exploring solar-powered truck transport in Sweden August 31, 2023 Scania is testing a hybrid truck with a solar-panel-covered trailer that uses the sun’s energy to help propel the vehicle during trials on public roads in Sweden The research project…
Equipment Mercedes-Benz rolls out eSprinter to Canadian market August 30, 2023 Mercedes-Benz’s new eSprinter electric cargo vans will start with a base MSRP of $97,990, Mercedes-Benz Vans Canada announced today. The Canadian cargo van will feature a 170-inch wheelbase with a…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Volvo offering Turnkey Solutions for EV charger management August 22, 2023 Volvo Trucks is offering customers a new Turnkey Solutions program for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The program, in partnership with InCharge Energy and Gilbarco Veeder-Root, offers…
Equipment VMC delivered 34 trucks in Q2, opened Washington plant August 15, 2023 Canadian electric truck maker Vicinity Motor Corp. (VMC) has commenced production at its Ferndale, Wash., plant and delivered 34 VMC 1200 trucks in the second quarter. The truck orders generated…
Equipment Ecom Logistics vows to electrify delivery fleet August 9, 2023 Ecom Logistics says it will run an entirely electric fleet by 2030, and has already begun to deploy electric vehicles into its delivery fleet. The company currently operates a fleet…
Equipment Lion Electric doubles Q2 revenue, has 1,400 vehicles on the road August 3, 2023 Lion Electric reported record revenue in the second quarter of $58 million (all figures U.S.), nearly double the same period last year. It recorded a net loss of $11.8 million.
Equipment VMC rolls out first electric trucks, looks to build national distribution network July 26, 2023 A little known Canadian electric truck maker has brought to market a Class 3 truck and is now in the process of establishing a nationwide distribution network. The first of…
Equipment GM CAMI plant to build EV battery packs July 25, 2023 GM has announced its CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., will begin producing battery modules for electric vehicles in the second quarter of next year. The battery packs will increase…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Bollinger Motors builds first all-electric Class 4 chassis cabs July 18, 2023 Bollinger Motors has begun pilot builds of its B4 all-electric chassis cabs to validate designs. The Class 4 chassis cab is being built in partnership with…
Equipment Simard adds four eCascadias to Quebec fleet July 17, 2023 Simard Transport has added four Freightliner eCascadias electric Class 8 trucks to its Quebec fleet. It called on Hydro-Quebec subsidiary Cleo to provide the charging infrastructure, consisting of two Detroit…
Sustainability ‘Truck stop of the future’ designed for EVs to be built on Daimler land in Michigan June 30, 2023 A truck stop of the future designed to charge electric commercial vehicles will be built on Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) Redford, Mich., land near I-96. Dubbed a Mobility Charging…