‘Cryotruck’ is a new project involving MAN, TU Munich and the start-up Cryomotive, among others. The goal is a truck that can drive 1,000 kms on hydrogen cryogas. Refuelling just take 10 minutes. Cars in the future that run on hydrogen and with a fuel cell seem to be dead in the water. The battery-electric […]
From tuk-tuks to trucks: A smart new way to power electric vehicles
India’s SUN Mobility develops cloud-connected swappable batteries to put us on the road to the future Umesh Yadav starts up his three-wheeler at 7 a.m. and hits the road looking for fare-paying passengers. He’s one of millions of drivers in India who operate autorickshaws, known across much of Asia as tuk-tuks after the loud spluttering […]
An electric Hummer? Battery-powered trucks head to showrooms
Electric trucks also could appeal to businesses, which could unload gasoline costs in favor of cheaper electricity in many places The Hummer will be joined by crosstown rival Ford’s electric F-150, Tesla’s Cybertruck and pickups from four startup companies DETROIT : Seven auto companies have plans to roll out new battery-powered pickup trucks over the […]
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 […]
ABB supports greater interoperability in market for electric buses and trucks
As a member of the ASSURED consortium, ABB is facilitating greater standardization for the charging of electric buses, vital for driving market investment and growth. Committed to writing the future for sustainable mobility, ABB has played a central role within the ASSURED consortium in developing a new report that will bring us another step forward […]
Electric Cars, Buses, & Trucks Could Charge While Driving On eHighways — Will Soon In Sweden
The dream of driving on electric highways (eHighways) for miles without recharging still has a few researchers and entrepreneurs excited. Some of them are creating a project test track in Sweden where electric vehicles can drive without fear of depleting their battery pack. The Swedish transport authority Trafikverke is building the 1.6 km test stretch […]