Will the U.S. hit zero-emissions milestones at this pace?
There’s good news and there’s bad news when it comes to electric truck and bus adoption, and it basically boils down to this: There may be better model availability and higher driving ranges than ever, but electric vehicles are still far from achieving perfect feasibility for every fleet. According to the latest data derived from
GM, Honda say they will codevelop affordable EVs
General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand their relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology,
All-electric EVs make up 9% of total Volvo Cars sales in March
In March, sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up 35.5% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. Sales of fully electric cars made up 9% of total sales. In the first quarter, Recharge sales made up 33.6% of total sales, while fully electric cars made up 7.9%. U.S. sales reached 9,428 cars
Kia America notches new monthly EV sales record by over 55%
Kia America says it sold 3,156 all-electric EV6 models in March, giving Kia’s electrified models their best-ever monthly and quarterly performances. Total March vehicle sales were 59,524 units. Overall, Kia reports its electrified model lineup experienced a record month by 55% over the previous record. Sales of the Niro model lineup of electrified crossovers also
Toyota EVs represent nearly 26% of its total 2022 Q1 sales
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported that first-quarter sales of electrified vehicles totaled 132,938, representing 25.8% of the company’s total sales volume (that’s up from 22.9% during the same period last year). March sales of electrified vehicles represented 25.4% of total sales volume. The company says RAV4 Hybrid sales were up 34.9% in March on
Miclon launches Cybertrack 100 electric mountain bike
Miclon has released its new Cybertrack 100 electric mountain bike (E-MTB) with 2x faster charge on Amazon. The company says the UL-listed 36V 10.4AH lithium-ion battery charges rapidly in three hours and is capable of powering the e-bike for ranges between 30 to 37 miles on a single charge. The battery is also removable and
Volvo Trucks gets largest order for 110 VNR Electric Trucks
Volvo Trucks North America says it has received its largest global order of Class 8 electric trucks to date with Performance Team – A Maersk Company making a total commitment to purchase 126 Volvo VNR Electric trucks. The logistics company placed its first order of 16 Volvo VNR Electrics in Q3 2021 which Performance Team
SEA Electric reveals SV6 EV step van
SEA Electric has released its latest configuration, the SV6 EV for North America’s step van market. At the heart of the Class 6 SV6 EV is the proprietary 120b SEA-Drive power-system. Thanks to its medium-voltage architecture and no requirement for active thermal management, the SEA SV6 EV covers applications with a GVWR up to 26,000
Medium-, heavy-duty trucks will hit diesel cost parity by 2035
According to a new study by the U.S. Department of Energy, electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks will reach a cost parity with their diesel equivalents by 2035. The study says that with continued improvements in vehicle and fuel technologies (in line with U.S. Department of Energy targets and vetted with industry), zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) can
Audi unveils A6 Avant e-tron concept EV
Audi recently presented the next model in its future electrically powered A6 Luxury Class: the Avant. The company introduced the Audi A6 Sportback with an electric drive system almost a year ago at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021. The company says the production-oriented A6 Avant e-tron concept car now illustrates the synthesis of
DocGo, Lightning eMotors unveil all-electric ambulance
DocGo, a provider of last-mile mobile health services and integrated medical mobility solutions, has announced the delivery of its new all-electric, zero-emissions ambulance in partnership with Lightning eMotors. The all-electric vehicle will be the first of its kind to be registered in the U.S., the company says This vehicle marks the first step towards “Zero
U.S. EV research spikes as gas prices rise
Let’s face it: Gas prices are a problem. But unlike the last time gas prices peaked, today there’s an intriguing option for avoiding the issue altogether: electric vehicles. And while most consumers have yet to actually pull the trigger on owning one of these vehicles, data shows that the thought of parking one in the
