Mercedes presents eActros LongHaul electric truck
Following the market launch of the eActros for heavy-duty distribution transport in 2021, Mercedes-Benz Trucks presented the eActros LongHaul, announced in 2020, for the first time at the IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, Germany. The company says the first prototypes will be tested on public roads this year. In the coming year, near-series prototypes will
Multi-nation letter calls for 100% new zero-emission truck sales by 2040
Noting the climate, air quality, environmental justice, clean energy and energy cost benefits, CALSTART, its Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign (Drive to Zero), and 16 nations are encouraging nations worldwide to adopt a 100% zero-emission truck sales target by the year 2040. The call to action — presented in the form of a public letter
Turning EV charging into a new revenue source – with Navistar
You know that old saying “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? Keep that one in the back of your head as you watch this week’s episode, because when it comes to installing charging infrastructure at scale, chances are you won’t get far if you give up early on. It isn’t easy. Installing
Quantron unveils hydrogen-electric truck with 930-mile range
At this year’s IAA Transportation show, Quantron presented a number of long-range, FCEV trucks. As part of a strategic partnership, Quantron has developed an FCEV Heavy Duty Truck together with Ballard Power Systems. The Quantron QHM FCEV uses a FCmove-XD 120 kW fuel cell newly developed by Ballard as well as an integrated eGen Power
Turning EV charging into a new revenue source – with Navistar
You know that old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? Keep that one in the back of your head as you watch this week’s episode, because when it comes to installing charging infrastructure at scale, chances are you won’t get far if you give up early on. It isn’t easy. Installing
First Volta Zero electric truck drives off the production line
Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria. The vehicle, the first of a series of second-generation “production verification” prototypes, will form part of a pilot fleet of trucks. These will be loaned to customers for extended periods in late 2022
Cummins unveils new zero-emissions power solutions
Cummins Inc. recently showcased a range of new technologies and the recently acquired Meritor ePowertrain technologies, which are available publicly, together, for the first time. One of these zero-emissions products is the company’s fourth-generation hydrogen fuel cell engine. Designed to meet the duty-cycle, performance and packaging requirements of medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses, the
Battle Motors triples production footprint in Ohio
Battle Motors’ newly expanded production facility in New Philadelphia, Ohio, is open and fully operational. The factory’s size has increased from 125,000 sq. ft. to 325,000 sq. ft. The facility is where Battle Motors manufactures purpose-built diesel, CNG (Clean Natural Gas) and all-electric vehicles. The expansion includes additional production lines, shipping bays and receiving docks,
Mullen acquires controlling interest in Bollinger Motors
Mullen Automotive, Inc. has acquired a controlling interest in Bollinger Motors. This is Mullen’s first EV acquisition and propels the company into the medium-duty truck Classes 3-6 space, along with the B1 and B2 sport utility trucks. The purchase price is $148.2 million in cash and stock for a 60% controlling interest, which gives Mullen
Are hydrogen vehicles worth the cost of hydrogen?
You don’t see many hydrogen-powered vehicles out there. But, if it can be produced cheaply, hydrogen’s stock will rise.
Delivery vehicles are experiencing an EV renaissance
Last-mile is a natural fit for EVs because defined routes can be planned to maximize range and recharging opportunities.
Bollinger Motors reveals B4 Class 4 electric truck
Bollinger Motors announced its Class 4 all-electric fleet truck, the Bollinger B4, featuring a cab-forward design. The Bollinger B4 is driven by a solid rear-axle e-drive to meet demand for higher payloads. High-voltage components operate on an 800-volt platform, with batteries consisting of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry. Customers may outfit their B4s with either
