GM gives EPA clean car guidance for model year 2027 and beyond
General Motors and Environmental Defense Fund have announced a set of recommendations that seek to accelerate a zero-emissions, all-electric future for passenger vehicles in model year 2027 and beyond.The recommendations were jointly developed by GM and EDF to support the next tier of EPA clean car standards. GM and EDF say they encourage the EPA
Cummins unveils new zero-emissions power solutions
Cummins Inc. recently showcased a range of new technologies and the recently acquired Meritor ePowertrain technologies, which are available publicly, together, for the first time. One of these zero-emissions products is the company’s fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine. Designed to meet the duty-cycle, performance and packaging requirements of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, the
Battle Motors triples production footprint in Ohio
Battle Motors’ newly expanded production facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, is open and fully operational. The factory’s size has increased from 125,000 sq. ft. to 325,000 sq. ft. The facility is where Battle Motors manufactures purpose-built diesel, CNG (Clean Natural Gas) and all-electric vehicles. The expansion includes additional production lines, shipping bays and receiving docks,
Autel Energy showcases charging solutions at NAIAS
Autel Energy made its global debut into the efficient energy market, showcasing an ecosystem of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for consumer and commercial needs at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Autel Energy says its end-to-end charging and energy solutions combine advanced hardware, software and support to offer digitally capable clean energy
West Virginia, GreenPower launch all-electric school bus pilot
GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, electric-powered, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, is launching a West Virginia state pilot project to demonstrate all-electric school buses in school transportation operations across the state starting with Cabell, Kanawha and Mercer counties. Through the pilot project done in cooperation with Governor Jim Justice, the West
StoreDot ships ‘100in5’ battery samples to EV makers
StoreDot has started shipping EV cell samples of its “100in5” battery technology to strategic electric vehicle OEM partners and potential customers. Following the completion of a Series D funding round, StoreDot has commenced shipping its production-ready battery cell samples to global electric vehicle OEMs. The company says this represents another significant step on StoreDot’s roadmap
Mullen gives first look at the FIVE RS EV Sport Crossover
Mullen Automotive, Inc. has announced specifications and has provided a first look at its ultra-high-performance EV sport crossover the FIVE RS. The Mullen FIVE RS is an ultra-high-performance EV that will feature a top speed of 200 mph and acceleration from 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds. The vehicle will be equipped with 800-volt architecture, all-wheel
New battery material gets better performance from charging
Over the last decade, advances in research and development have led to more efficient lithium-ion batteries. Yet, significant shortcomings remain. One challenge is the need for faster charging, which can help speed the adoption of electric vehicles. A research team led by Boise State University and the University of California San Diego has used resources
Uber Eats to begin autonomous EV food deliveries this fall
Uber Technologies, Inc. and Nuro, an autonomous vehicle company, have announced a 10-year partnership to use Nuro’s autonomous, electric vehicles for food deliveries in the United States. Uber Eats’ consumers will be able to order meals and goods delivered by Nuro’s zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicles, which run on public roads and are built specifically to
Mullen acquires controlling interest in Bollinger Motors
Mullen Automotive, Inc. has acquired a controlling interest in Bollinger Motors. This is Mullen’s first EV acquisition and propels the company into the medium-duty truck Classes 3-6 space, along with the B1 and B2 sport utility trucks. The purchase price is $148.2 million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest, which gives Mullen
Volkswagen reveals off-road EV concept SUV
Volkswagen recently presented its ID. Xtreme off-road concept EV SUV based on the ID.4 GTX. “The modular electric drive matrix (MEB) has enormous technical potential,” says Silke Bagschik, head of the MEB product line at Volkswagen. “For many of our customers, vehicles are much more than just a means of transport. With the ID. Xtreme,
Are hydrogen vehicles worth the cost of hydrogen?
You don’t see many hydrogen-powered vehicles out there. But, if it can be produced cheaply, hydrogen’s stock will rise.
