In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Amazon will deploy up to 1,000 cutting edge, zero-emission electric trucks for its delivery operations over the next 5 years. Amazon India is partnering with Eicher Motors and Buses to further electrify its e-commerce logistics in the country. This move is an important step towards Amazon’s active efforts to decarbonize its […]
Electric trucks produce far fewer emissions than diesel – EQ Mag
PARIS: Electric trucks produce far fewer planet-warming emissions than their diesel counterparts over a lifetime, a report in Europe showed Tuesday (Feb 7), emphasising that the biggest climate impact comes from driving vehicles and not manufacturing them. The transport sector accounts for about 30 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union, the […]
EV-charging microgrids are worth more than the sum of their parts. Here’s why – EQ Mag Pro
Scale Microgrid Solutions says pairing electric trucks with solar, batteries and backup power can help fleet operators, financiers and utilities alike. One thing that’s become clear about electric vehicles is that their higher upfront costs compared to gasoline vehicles can be more than made up for by EVs’ lower long-term fueling and maintenance costs — […]
Toshiba Develops Next Generation Lithium-Ion Battery for Electric Trucks with 1.5x the Capacity
In order to lower the potential range anxiety for consumers, various auto and cell manufacturers have been working to extend the driving range of EVs, and Toshiba has recently developed a new lithium battery for large EVs with 1.5 times the capacity thanks to the negative electrode (anode) materials produced by niobium oxide. Niobium is […]
New Jersey’s EV charging proposal for trucks could be a national model, with a few changes – EQ Mag Pro
The following is a contributed article by Pete Silva, a retired fleet executive and consultant who led three of the largest fleets in the country, PepsiCo, Aramark and National Express. Since I retired from corporate fleet leadership a few years ago, I have been working with NGOs like Environmental Defense Fund, the North American Council […]
US First Charging Stations for Electric Trucks by Electric Island
From Swan Island Portland, Electric island is getting ready to open charging stations specially made for Electric trucks. For companies time is money, so is charging time. These charging stations are expected to reach up to their standards. Electric vehicles admittedly need an ample level of charging to not to bear any issues while traveling. […]
WoodMac: 54,000 Electric Trucks on US Roads by 2025
That’s a 27-fold increase over today’s fleet, and the expansion of charging infrastructure will be nearly as dramatic. There were just over 2,000 electric trucks on U.S. roads at the end of 2019. This stock is expected to grow to over 54,000 by 2025, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Compared to passenger […]
California utility to spend $A511 million on electric bus and truck charging sites
Californian electricity supply company Southern California Edison has begun construction on the first five EV charging sites for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles across its service area. The five EV charging sites are the first of the mammoth $US356 million ($A511 million) ‘Charge Ready Transport’ program which was launched by Southern California Edison (SCE) back […]
Renault Trucks signs historic agreement with the Carlsberg Group to deliver 20 electric trucks
Renault Trucks is taking a critical step in the transformation of urban transport by announcing the signing of a contract with the Carlsberg Group to deliver 20 D Wide Z.E. These 100% electric 26-tonne trucks, which will be delivered in 2020, will be operated by the Feldschlösschen brewery, the Group’s Swiss subsidiary. Renault Trucks believes […]
Rivian’s electric trucks can charge each other
There are also auxiliary battery packs if you need them. If electric cars are ultimately batteries on wheels, shouldn’t you have the option of charging one EV with another? You will with Rivian’s truck and SUV. Company chief R.J. Scaringe told The Drive in an interview that “Rivian-to-Rivian” charging will be available. While he didn’t […]