In one giant step for electric trucks, a BMW-led project has put Europe’s first all-electric tractor trailer on the road in Munich, Germany. Impressive yes. Practical, not yet. The 40-ton truck only has a range of slightly more than 60 miles per charge, which reportedly takes three or four hours. Its first commercial assignment will […]
Vocational fleets in the not-too-distant future could have an innovative option to help reduce gas burned and time wasted waiting at red lights and searching for parking in urban areas. Here’s how: Ford Motor has created a prototype electric bike that folds into the back of a Transit Connect van for use by couriers, electricians, […]
The Department of Energy (DOE) is providing funding to Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center (HATCI) and Mojo Mobility, a wireless power technology company, to research and develop a system capable of fast charging an electric vehicle wirelessly. Mojo Mobility is known for developing highly efficient wireless charging systems capable of transferring high power without need for […]
Local Motors has announced the winner of its Project Redacted challenge, a design competition for the world’s first fleet of 3D-printed cars. The winning design of Project Redacted is Reload Redacted – Swim/Sport by Kevin Lo. In addition to its revolutionary design, the entry showcases the technology known as Direct Digital Manufacturing (DDM), including the […]
According to the latest research, Norway continues to lead the global electric vehicle/plug-in hybrid vehicle (EV/PHEV) market. The study, conducted by IHS Automotive, a global provider of data services, show that in first quarter 2015, Norway ranked first on the new IHS Automotive Plug-in Electric Vehicle Index, which ranks the market share of plug-in electric […]
One of the world’s most recognized transportation systems, TFL (Transportation for London), known for their iconic red, double-decker buses, has contracted for the manufacture of a brand new, battery electric replacement with global electric vehicle leader, BYD Company Ltd. “Many believed that a pure electric double-decker bus would not be possible due to the size […]
Proterra, a provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, has announced the completion of round of financing, raising $55 million. Proterra has closed a $30 million Series 4 equity round led by $19 million from several new strategic investors. The existing major investors in Proterra added $11 million of equity. In conjunction with the equity financing, Proterra […]
Crosspoint Kinetics, a leader in developing bolt-on solutions principally for delivery vans and trucks that measurably conserve, capture and reuse energy, has reported that its voucher programs for New York City and Chicago are gaining momentum, but interested companies will have to act soon as funds are quickly being allocated. The voucher program enables fleets […]
Nissan and Green Charge Networks, the largest provider of commercial energy storage, have joined forces to deploy second-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the U.S. and international markets. With more than 178,000 sales since its launch in late 2010, Nissan LEAF is the world’s top-selling electric vehicle. In a new stationary […]
Israel has rolled out its first natural gas-powered truck, an Iveco Stralis, which was delivered via a partnership between CNH Industrial and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) working with Israel’s Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI). IFCI is a ten-year Israeli Government program, managed through the Prime Minister’s Office, which is dedicated to reducing the World’s dependency on […]
