Toyota announces 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid specs
Based on the Corolla sedan, Toyota has debuted its new 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid in the U.S. Available only with all-wheel drive, the Corolla Cross Hybrid uses the TNGA-C platform. With the new fifth-generation Toyota hybrid system under the hood, coupled with the electronic all-wheel drive system that’s new to the Corolla nameplate, the Corolla
InCharge Energy partners to deploy 42 electric buses for California schools
The Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) has approved a project from InCharge Energy, Creative Bus Sales and IC Bus to deploy 42 electric school buses and an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to support the new fleet. The electric buses – expected to be the largest operating electrified school bus fleet in California –
Volta Trucks confirms U.S. market entry strategy
Volta Trucks has revealed the strategic roadmap for its entry into the North American market. Volta’s plan will see the first Volta Zero vehicles operating on Los Angeles’ streets by the end of next year. The introduction of Volta Trucks’ 100% battery-electric commercial vehicles into North America will be led in 2023 by a Volta
Everrati partners with Aria Group on restored, electric Porsche 911 models
Everrati Automotive Limited has announced a new strategic partnership with Aria Group to meet surging U.S. demand for the electric Porsche 911. Everrati says Aria’s expertise, manufacturing and composites facility, based in Irvine, California, enables Everrati to take advantage of proximity to accelerate delivery times and meet U.S. demand. Everrati says Aria Group has expertise in
Volvo Cars’ electrified models account for 38.4% of April sales
Volvo Cars reported sales of 47,150 cars in April, down 24.8% compared with the same month last year. In April, Volvo Cars’ electrified Recharge models grew 18.7% compared with the same month in 2021, accounting for 38.4% of total sales, the company says. The share of fully electric cars stood at 10%. For the January-April period,
Fisker announces Project Ronin electric GT sports car
Fisker Inc. has announced Project Ronin, the company’s third vehicle after its Fisker Ocean SUV and Fisker PEAR. “The aim is to achieve the world’s longest range for a production EV, combined with extremely high levels of performance,” CEO Henrik Fisker said. “Project Ronin will be a showcase for our internal engineering, powertrain and software
Volta Trucks chooses Carrier Transicold as refrigerated supplier
Volta Trucks has selected Carrier Transicold as the sole supplier of refrigerated equipment for the full-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero. The supply agreement follows a project in which Carrier Transicold engineers worked closely with the Volta Trucks development team to integrate engineless “Iceland” all-electric refrigeration systems and PowerBox technology into the new Volta Zero. The system
Hyzon Motors announces Repower fuel cell conversion program
Hyzon Motors says it plans to allow customers to exchange their used diesel truck chassis for conversion to fuel cell electric operation. After removing diesel components, these used trucks will be upfitted with the company’s proprietary fuel cell system, electric drivetrain, and hydrogen storage system through collaboration with Fontaine Modification, the company says. Hyzon projects
Orange EV unveils the e-Triever electric yard truck
Orange EV has announced its new Model Year 2022 e-Triever, which the company says is built to meet the needs of heavy-duty, goods movement operations. Orange EV says the electric trucks deliver 98-99% average uptime and a lower total cost of ownership, with many customers experiencing a three- to four-year payback on a 10-year expected
For the first time, over half of global car buyers seek EVs
The number of consumers looking to buy electric vehicles has hit a global tipping point, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index, which shows that 52% of respondents looking to buy a car want to buy an EV. This is the first time the number has exceeded 50%, representing a rise of 22 percentage
What’s the next level of EV operations?
The race to grow EV usage in commercial applications is on. And, while the bulk of the fleet world is working on wrapping their arms around initial infrastructure needs and route planning to meet application demands, Penske is already looking down the road to the next set of mile markers on the road to wider
Americans are more likely than ever to buy an EV
Auto shoppers in America are more likely than ever before to consider buying a fully electric vehicle, and new EV entries are responsible for much of the added consideration. These new entries, many from long-established vehicle manufacturers, are turning EV skeptics into likely EV considerers, according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration
