Eaton to develop EV charging infrastructure
Its solution is anticipated to reduce costs by 65% through improvements in power conversion and grid interconnection technology, charger integration and modularity, and installation time.
Morgan Truck Body to unveil three EV concept bodies
As Morgan Truck Body celebrates its 70th year, the manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies has announced that it will unveil multiple custom concept bodies in 2022. Morgan says it will debut two concept bodies during an exclusive preview at NTEA Work Truck Week in March 2022, with an emphasis on weight reduction and
NACFE issues first Run on Less – Electric Report
Trucking is in the midst of a transformation as regulatory and societal pressures are causing the industry to look at ways to produce fewer emissions and lower its carbon footprint. While advancements in diesel engine technology have greatly reduce particulate emissions and NOx, meeting sustainability goals will require alternative fueled vehicles, specifically those powered by
Volta Trucks engineering 7.5-, 12-tonne Volta Zero variants
The 7.5-tonne vehicle will be able to operate on Sundays in some European territories where the 16-tonne vehicle is currently excluded.
How much do electric trucks get out of regenerative braking?
Rather than using the foundation brakes to slow the vehicle, regen braking means the powertrain absorbs the energy and recharges the battery.
Lightning eMotors announces strategic EV battery partnership
The two-year agreement with CATL distributor Coulomb Solutions Inc. (CSI) provides Lightning eMotors with additional optionality around form factor.
Nikola delivers first Tre electric trucks to Total Transportation Services
The Nikola Tre FCEV truck is targeted for distances up to 500 miles and is expected to address the North American regional market.
GM to expand hydrogen tech beyond vehicles – here’s our take
General Motors has announced new commercial applications of its Hydrotec fuel cell technology. Hydrotec projects, which are currently in development, from heavy-duty trucks to aerospace and locomotives, are being planned for use beyond vehicles for power generation. GM is planning multiple Hydrotec-based power generators, all powered by GM’s Generation 2 Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes,
Ford launches Ford Pro Charging for fleets
The program aims to deliver intuitive software and commercial hardware infrastructure to support charging and energy management, says the company.
EV Connect introduces flexible EV charging solution for fleets
The EV Connect Fleet solution allows complete control over fleets and their energy consumption for fleet service providers, as well as in-house-managed vehicle fleets.
Volvo Trucks announces VNR Electric with enhanced range
Volvo Trucks North America has announced that production of the enhanced Volvo VNR Electric model will begin in Q2 2022 and features up to an 85% increased range, faster charging and more configurations for heavy-duty transport. Volvo Trucks first began taking customer orders for its first Volvo VNR Electric model in December 2020, with commercial
Shortest distance doesn’t mean least energy usage in EVs
A new algorithm for planning the optimal path of electric vehicles is already being used by Volvo Group.
