Morgan Truck Body to unveil three EV concept bodies
As Morgan Truck Body celebrates its 70th year, the manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies has announced that it will unveil multiple custom concept bodies in 2022. Morgan says it will debut two concept bodies during an exclusive preview at NTEA Work Truck Week in March 2022, with an emphasis on weight reduction and
Magna all-electric powertrain to debut in 2022
The EtelligentReach achieves a range increase of up to 90 miles, or 30% compared to certain production BEVs in this segment, the company says.
Why OEMs are investing in lithium-ion battery recycling
The profitability of recycling is dependent on EV battery trends and whether OEMs will play a role in facilitating circularity in the supply chain.
GreenPower plans all-electric school buses in West Virginia
GreenPower Motor Company Inc. has entered into a lease/purchase agreement for a manufacturing facility in South Charleston, West Virginia, for the purpose of manufacturing zero-emission, all-electric school buses. As part of the agreement, the state of West Virginia has committed to purchase a minimum of $15 million of GreenPower vehicles produced at the facility. The
Are faster EV fill-ups on the horizon?
Ford and Purdue University have taken an early step in the quest to make recharging EVs much, much faster.
Lightyear to deliver 5,000 EVs for solar car subscription
Lightyear will have 5,000 of its second model, scheduled to go into production by 2024/2025, on reserve for LeasePlan.
Former GM, NASCAR executive joins ElectraMeccanica
ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. has appointed Kim Brink as chief revenue officer. Brink brings more than two decades of global agency and C-suite expertise to ElectraMeccanica. Most recently, she was the global chief operating officer and executive committee chair at GTB, a global marketing agency dedicated to Ford Motor Co. and its retail dealers. Previously, Brink
Lightning eMotors names new chief manufacturing officer
Lightning eMotors has promoted Brian Barron to chief manufacturing officer. Barron will lead the manufacturing, vehicle assembly and procurement functions as Lightning eMotors scales to meet its growth targets. Barron has been the vice president of global manufacturing at Lightning eMotors since June 2021. Prior to joining Lightning, Barron was the director of global manufacturing
Cyclum Renewables announces renewable truck stop network
Cyclum will dispense biodiesel, compressed RNG, hydrogen and electricity for EV charging.
NACFE issues first Run on Less – Electric Report
Trucking is in the midst of a transformation as regulatory and societal pressures are causing the industry to look at ways to produce fewer emissions and lower its carbon footprint. While advancements in diesel engine technology have greatly reduce particulate emissions and NOx, meeting sustainability goals will require alternative fueled vehicles, specifically those powered by
Start-up Tozz reveals first electric kickbike
Pipegun #1, or PG1, has a “totally unique design in its raw-looking stainless steel body, signature ‘wishbone’ design, red Salt Tracer BMX tires and 4 Square LED front light.”
Volta Trucks engineering 7.5-, 12-tonne Volta Zero variants
The 7.5-tonne vehicle will be able to operate on Sundays in some European territories where the 16-tonne vehicle is currently excluded.