Lightning eMotors electrifies gas, diesel vehicles in Bay Area
Lightning eMotors says it is giving gasoline and diesel vehicles a second, zero-emissions life by repowering a variety of passenger transit vehicles for shuttle service providers for tech companies located throughout Silicon Valley. The all-electric vehicles include Class 3 passenger vans and Class 7 motorcoaches, all of which are either in service already or soon
Zero-emission truck market is primed for growth
The limited sales penetration of zero-emission trucks in Western markets reflects a lack of available zero-emission trucks rather than a lack of demand, according to IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2023-2043.” Major corporations are clamoring for low-emission trucks (and greater support from governments) to help them meet their corporate pledges to reduce
WAE reveals prototype Triumph TE-1 motorcycle testing results
Final prototype test results have been announced for the Triumph TE-1 electric motorcycle, says Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE). WAE says the TE-1 has a 100-mile range, based on live testing and official projections. The bike also achieves 0-60 MPH in 3.6 seconds, and 0-100 MPH in 6.2 seconds. WAE adds the bike has a 20-minute
American Landmaster to release electric 4×4 UTV
American Landmaster has announced the release of its new 2022 Landmaster EV 4X4 Lithium-Ion UTV side-by-side. The Landmaster EV 4×4 is built on the same chassis as the original EV lithium side-by-side, launched in 2021, including fully independent L-ROSS suspension, automotive grade ball joints & bushings, and weather-sealed electrical connectors, the company says. The 2022
Collins Bus, Lightning eMotors expand electric school bus offering
Lightning eMotors and Collins Bus Corporation are expanding their zero-emission Type A school bus offering to include both GM and Ford chassis platforms. Both chassis versions of the Type A school bus come with 125 kWh of batteries, approximately 130 miles of range, and both AC level 2 at up to 13.2 kW and DC
Used EV interest in the U.S. surging for the first time
EV owners who bought a new Ford Mustang Mach-E in late 2021 could have resold it for a $10,000 profit in a matter of months.
BrightDrop produces 150 electric delivery vans for FedEx Fleet
FedEx Corp. has received its first 150 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, the startup from General Motors. This marks a milestone for FedEx, as the company plans to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions by 2040. The first 150 BrightDrop Zevo 600s were delivered throughout Southern California to FedEx
Cadillac previews Celestiq electric sedan
Cadillac recently unveiled its all-electric Celestiq show car, which the company says is conceived to lead Cadillac’s electric future. The vehicle serves as a touchstone for the Cadillac design and engineering teams, who continue to develop Celestiq as it moves closer to production, the company says. Highlights of Cadillac’s show car include five high-definition, advanced
‘Zem’ car cleans the air by capturing CO2 it drives through
A group of students in the Netherlands has designed a concept car named “Zem” that cleans the air while driving instead of emitting CO2 using a technology called “direct air capturing.” Direct air capture is a fairly new method of cleaning the air by capturing CO2 into a filter. While driving, air will move through
Hankook to supply Audi Q4 e-tron, Q4 Sportback e-tron tires
Hankook Tire will supply the latest Audi electric vehicle models with tires specially developed for electric cars. The Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron will be equipped with the Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev tire, designed for the unique needs of EVs, such as low rolling resistance, low weight and high load capacity, the company
Mobile, Alabama orders Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle
The City of Mobile, Alabama, recently ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle, the city’s first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks. Mobile has a population of 187,000 (as of the 2020 Census) and received funds from the Volkswagen lawsuit settlement which enabled the purchase of the LR
GM Defense to provide Hummer EV to U.S. Army
GM Defense, a subsidiary of General Motors, was selected by the U.S. Army to provide a battery electric vehicle for analysis and demonstration. GM Defense will leverage the GMC Hummer EV, featuring GM’s Ultium Platform, to meet the U.S. Army’s requirement for a light- to heavy-duty battery electric vehicle to support reduced reliance on fossil
