Volta Trucks, Cake use eMotorcycle hub for last-mile delivery
Volta Trucks and electric motorcycle manufacturer Cake collaborate with the goal of decarbonizing and decongesting last-mile deliveries while also improving service to end customers. The first trial, planned for Q1 2023 in Paris, will be with the H&M Group. According to the two companies, the fully integrated, zero tailpipe emission delivery service from warehouse to
Ford to deliver 2,000 electric vans to DHL Group
Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans by the end of 2023 for last mile delivery worldwide. The inked agreement covers a full suite of solutions to operate the electric fleet including access to Ford Pro’s connected E-Telematics software and charging solutions. Ford is targeting zero emissions
Schneider to add 100 battery-electric trucks to fleet
Schneider will soon begin taking delivery of nearly 100 Class 8 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) at its intermodal operations in Southern California. Schneider’s first Freightliner eCascadia, manufactured by Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), is set to roll off the assembly line at the Portland, Oregon, DTNA plant. The carrier had previously reported orders for 62 eCascadias.
Nikola and ChargePoint to deploy charging infrastructure
Nikola Corporation and ChargePoint Holdings are partnering to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets across the U.S. The companies say the collaboration will enable Nikola and the Nikola Sales and Service Dealer Network to resell ChargePoint’s portfolio of charging infrastructure and software solutions to its fleet customers, helping to ensure a
Lightning eMotors, Hevo partner to wirelessly charge EVs
Lightning E-motors collaborate with HEVO to develop technology to enable fast wireless charging for electric vehicles.
Air standards for HD trucks updated for the first time in 20 years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says it has finalized what it calls “the strongest-ever” national clean air standards to cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks. The new set of standards begins with 2027 model-year trucks. These are the first update to clean air standards for heavy-duty trucks since 2001. The EPA says that
Bollinger chooses Our Next Energy for electric truck batteries
Bollinger Motors is partnering with Our Next Energy to receive modular linkable Aries battery packs to power its all-electric commercial platforms and chassis cabs. The company says it designed its all-electric class 4 through class 6 chassis cabs to have large payloads, sufficient range, durability, and longevity. Bollinger will launch its class 4 chassis cab
BrightDrop revenue on track to hit $1B in 2023
BrightDrop says it is on track to reach $1 billion in revenue in 2023, making it one of the fastest companies to ever hit that milestone. The company also confirmed that it is set to generate up to $10 billion in revenue and reach 20% profit margins by the end of the decade. BrightDrop launched
Six key market factors for commercial truck EV adoption
The electric commercial vehicle (ECV) market, with a global forecast of 31.4% compound annual growth through 2030, poses a myriad of challenges and opportunities for commercial truck OEMs, dealers, upfitters and customers. To assist in navigating the complex issues they face, Mitsubishi HC Capital America says it has identified six market factors to consider in
Canoo to acquire manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City
Canoo will acquire a new vehicle manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. Strategically located with easy access to road and rail, the facility will produce Canoo’s LDV and LV vehicles for delivery to customers in 2023. With a dedicated training center, Canoo’s Vehicle Manufacturing Facility will employ more than 500 people and be equipped to ramp
Pilot, Volvo Group to develop new truck charging network
Pilot Company and Volvo Group have signed a letter of intent to develop a high-performance charging network open to all battery-electric Class 8 truck brands to support fleet customers in their electrification and decarbonization journeys. Chargers will be located at select Pilot and Flying J travel centers, which are ideally positioned along transportation corridors. Pilot
Orange EV establishing new global HQ in Kansas City
Orange EV will establish its new corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations in the Turner Logistics Center, an industrial park under construction by Kansas City-based NorthPoint Development in Kansas City, Kansas. Orange EV expects to move in mid-2023, giving the company access to over 400,000 sq. ft. of space. The new facility will provide the company
