Evaluating hydrogen fuel infrastructure in the U.S.
The good? Hydrogen fuel cell vehicle range is very close to diesel. The bad? The infrastructure isn’t close to adequate.
Affinity Truck Center in Fresno is now EV certified
Mack Trucks dealer Affinity Truck Center recently received Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer status at its Fresno, California, dealership. The designation allows Affinity Truck Center to support the Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle. To achieve EV certification, dealers are required to meet numerous safety, charging, infrastructure, tooling and training requirements. Updates to the facility also
ZETA says high gas prices show how EVs are affordable now
The Zero Emission Transportation Association’s (ZETA) recent analysis of electric vehicle costs across sixteen states shows that electric vehicles are saving and will continue to save consumers money on gas and maintenance costs, which are inherent to traditional gas-powered vehicles as prices at the pump stay high and unpredictable for customers into the new year.
Mack Trucks launches Vehicle-as-a-Service for BEVs
Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services (MFS) launched an all-inclusive Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) program to help simplify the purchase process and help customers better manage expenses associated with acquiring the Mack LR Electric battery electric vehicle (BEV), Mack says. VaaS includes the vehicle chassis, the refuse body, applicable taxes and a comprehensive vehicle protection plan – the Mack Ultra Service
CALSTART receives CEC funding to develop megawatt truck charging
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and CALSTART have been awarded $13 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to jump-start California’s high-power charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The two organizations will lead this collaboration to launch the country’s first zero-emission, freight-charging corridor network. The multi-phase project, Research Hub for Electric Technologies in
Three ways EV charging is changing
As chargers become more plentiful and commonplace, manufacturers are not necessarily sticking with the status quo.
Mahle plants in Germany CO2 neutral
As of last year, all German Mahle production locations are CO2 neutral according to the company. The technology group is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement and aims to significantly reduce its carbon footprint. To this end, Mahle says it has adopted binding reduction targets throughout the company and will reach CO2-neutral production by 2040. Moreover,
Nearly 7 of 10 consumers think next vehicle will have ICE powertrain
According to a recent global study by Deloitte, internal combustion engine powertrains dominate future U.S. intentions, with 69% of U.S. consumers looking to retain the technology for their next vehicle. Despite a growing interest in sustainability globally, more than half (53%) of U.S. consumers are unwilling to pay more than $500 for alternative engine solutions, Deloitte says. Deloitte’s report,
ZETA endorses EV charging infrastructure for Farmers Act
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) endorsed the bipartisan Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure For Farmers Act that was introduced by Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Representative Tom Rice (R-SC-07). This bill expands the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to include electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. REAP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and
U.S. House Ag Committee holds hearing on EV investments
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture recently held a hearing entitled “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America.” Committee Chairman Rep. David Scott (D-GA) emphasized the importance of not leaving rural America behind in the push to vehicle electrification, said the Automotive Service Association in a recent press release. Widespread adoption
StoreDot continues funding for extreme fast charge battery cells
The capital will be used for completion of StoreDot’s R&D and mass production scale-up of silicon dominant extreme fast charging (XFC) battery cells by 2024.
Chrysler shows Airflow concept, future all-electric lineup
The Chrysler brand revealed its Airflow Concept and announced the brand will launch of its first battery-electric vehicle (BEV) by 2025 and a future all-electric vehicle lineup by 2028. Chrysler says the new connected vehicle integrates the STLA Brain platform and STLA SmartCockpit to deliver seamless connectivity to transform the experience for driver and passengers. The concept
