A panel at a WEX forum sees EV technology as moving ahead rapidly despite the loss of U.S. government support.
In this white paper, Einride compares the three most talked-about alternatives to diesel – battery electric, HVO biofuel, and hydrogen fuel cell – based on four essential factors for long-term viability.
Electric vehicle manufacturing efforts have been marching south. In fact, EV manufacturing investments in the Southeast alone reached $54.6 billion in 2022 –– a 128% year-over-year increase, according to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
“One of the key requests that we hear from our customers is an ability to reduce charging times, and that requires both improvement of vehicle technology as well as charging technology,” Prologis’ Henrik Holland said at FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit.
Tesla has unveiled its first production electric Cybertruck, the company tweeted Saturday, two years behind schedule.
With offerings like its Clean Advantage Card and Fuelman Mastercard with EV payment capabilities, Fuelman is anticipating the current and upcoming expense management needs of fleet managers as they begin their electrification transition.
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Nearshoring and reshoring manufacturing developments bypassing Canada for the U.S. and Mexico.
Download a hands-on guide to help you plan your fleet’s electric future with ChargePoint.
Shyft Group’s Blue Arc electric delivery vehicle set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency, per the EPA.
The U.S. Postal Service has enlisted Ford as part of a push to add more than 66,000 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet by 2028.
Tesla has confirmed that its next electric vehicle factory will be near the Mexican city of Monterrey.
Tesla is set to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the Mexican city of Monterrey.
The EU is Streets Ahead of the US in Electric Vehicle Uptake
In the inaugural Moving World Report, UP.Partners dives deep into what drives today’s mobility industry — and examines what’s holding it back.
Tesla plans to spend $775 million to expand its electric vehicle factory in Austin this year.
This week in Borderlands: Canada remains top US trading partner ahead of Mexico; Texas group acquires heavy-haul carrier United Vision Logistics; GM plans to expand electric vehicle production in Mexico; and Chinese manufacturer announces first plant in Mexico.
Electric vehicle fleet provider Lightning eMotors has introduced a new tool to help operators get the most out of their EV fleets.
Electric vehicle maker Workhorse announced that it escaped action from the Securities and Exchange Commission related to fraud accusations.
Electric vehicle users on the Lyft platform will be eligible for up to 45% savings when charging within EVgo’s network.
Ford will help DHL electrify its last-mile fleet worldwide as it moves closer to its own sustainability goals.
While there is interest in EVs in the last-mile space, many companies are reluctant to adopt them at this point.
Several high-profile commercial electric vehicle makers have faced recent struggles, but BrightDrop says it is on pace for $1 billion in revenue next year.
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U.S. policymakers and electric vehicle manufacturers have a path to making EVs accessible to every American.
Amazon has completed 5 million deliveries with Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans since the program launched in July.
FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole sits down with executive Rob Pluta to talk about Ryder Inc. and provide perspective on what it takes to build the infrastructure around electric vehicles.
In a bid to reduce carbon emissions, Amazon will use a massive investment to add thousands of electric vehicles in Europe.
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Cenntro introduced its Logistar 260 and Logistar 100 commercial EVs at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hannover, Germany.
With its fleet of electric vehicles, GoBolt will offer same- and next-day delivery of small parcels in the U.S. and Canada.
TeraWatt secured $1 billion to accelerate the buildout of its charging infrastructure and expand its team.
EV-maker Lightning eMotors will deliver 170 electric cargo vans and box trucks to logistics provider GoBolt.
Ford delivered the sold-out F-150 Lightning to customers in all 50 states
EV maker Arrival, which has a 10,000 van order from UPS, said it would only produce 20 vehicles this year, down from an estimated 400 to 600 just one quarter ago.
Electric car sales are continuing to climb, despite the fact supply chain shortages have been disrupting the industry
Sustainability experts discuss how the transition to net-zero emissions in trucking will not look the same for every company.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is cutting its workforce by 6% amid growing inflation pressure and tightening capital markets, according to reports.
As fleet operators begin to incorporate electric trucks into their fleets, they are turning their attention to two areas: regulations and infrastructure.
Volvo recently announced its plan to construct an electric charging corridor in California.
Amazon on Thursday announced the long-awaited debut of electric delivery vans from Rivian in more than a dozen U.S. cities.
Canoo Inc. in May said its survival was iffy. With Walmart’s order of 4,500 electric delivery vehicles, the near term looks brighter.
Mullen will deliver up to 600 electric cargo vans to DelPack Logistics, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner.
Many argue that the disposal of electric vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries after maximizing their use could potentially be just as harmful to the environment as carbon emissions.
FedEx has deployed 150 BrightDrop electric vans into its California delivery network.
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According to a recent Bloomberg article, electric vehicles are taking off even faster than expected and “are eating into the transportation system and taking bigger bites every year.”
Sustainable last-mile delivery provider gofor partnered with PI Energy to wrap its EVs with solar panels for easy charging.
Georgia Central Railway will serve Hyundai Motor Group’s $5.5 billion-dollar electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility near Savannah.
French automaker Renault is developing a hybrid last-mile delivery model that would deploy drones and e-bikes from delivery vans.
GoBolt, a Toronto-based provider of last-mile logistics and e-commerce fulfillment solutions, brings its all-electric fleet to the U.S.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: cargo theft in Mexico increases 18% during March; Kohler to invest $200M in Mexico; a new EV component factory has been announced for Ramos Arizpe; and truck driver is in critical condition after collision with train.
A FedEx delivery driver just completed a 260-mile drive using a BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric van, setting a Guinness World Record.
UPS will test the Fernhy eQuad electric cargo bike in congested U.S. and European cities.
While hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative to ozone-threatening diesel engines, creating an electric-friendly infrastructure will require dedication from government regulators, equipment manufacturers and industry players alike.
Chargepoint will provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure for Gatik customers in the U.S. and Canada.
In its initial order for the next-generation delivery vehicle, the Postal Service surprised by ordering a mix of powertrains that includes 20% electric vehicles among the 50,000-vehicle order.
Electric Last Mile Solutions is under scrutiny for insider trading and failure to fulfill promises to investors.
They say April showers bring May flowers, but Spring Free EV is skipping right to the flowers with a new financing model for fleet owners and drivers.
Technology companies such as Sibros, a hardware-agnostic connected vehicle platform company, are the reason vehicle owners aren’t making weekly trips to the dealership and why maintenance on modern software-defined vehicles is becoming increasingly easier.
Australia’s Zoomo, which builds light-electric bikes geared toward last-mile delivery services, gets a funding boost.
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DeLorean Motor Co. announces new electric vehicle production enterprise in San Antonio.
“A complete transition to ZET technology would not only help mitigate the impacts of climate change and poor air quality but could eventually lower total cost of ownership for fleets and create job growth in the U.S.,” the report said.
Leading Phantom Auto’s series B funding round nets seat on board
Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan Keegan discusses the company’s 2021 performance and his outlook for this year.
In addition to electric vehicle battery plants that are already in operation in the United States, 13 additional plants have been announced and are expected to be operational within the next 5 years.
Google-backed Nuro has released its third-generation delivery vehicle, simply called Nuro, and will partner with Kroger to roll it out in Houston.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Asian firm to build $43M EV motor core factory in Mexico; Mexico requests USMCA resolution panel to settle dispute; East West manufacturing expands into Texas and Mexico; and CBP seizes fake AirPods, Nintendo consoles in Houston.
After Amazon announced it would become the first customer for Stellantis’ ProMaster electric van, Rivian stock tumbled, dropping more than 20% at one point.
New last-mile delivery vehicles and electric platforms from Udelv, Ree Automotive and Lightning eMotors have been announced in recent days.
As COVID ravaged the economy, the gig economy boomed. Responding to the need, gig workers stepped up to ensure groceries were delivered and e-commerce orders arrived on time.
Four tips to get the most out of your EV battery this winter
The Bay Area-based autonomous vehicle maker received an investment from TDK Ventures, a subsidiary of Japanese multinational electronics company TDK Corp.
Experts across the supply chain weigh in on the most impactful sustainability trends in 2021.
Uber Eats will begin delivering from select restaurants in Santa Monica using autonomous vehicles provided by Motional.
Canada is threatening to impose tariffs on U.S. exports and suspend provisions of the USMCA trade agreement over a proposed tax incentive for American-made electric vehicles.
Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter focusing on autonomous, connected and electric innovations in the trucking ecosystem for fleets.
Ford owns 12% of electric vehicle startup Rivian, and while it is a direct competitor to Ford’s own ambitions of electric vehicle dominance, that stake could be the driving force in the automaker’s transformation.
We wanted to develop a directory that could change with the day-to-day swings of the EV market as well as convey large amounts of data.
Electric vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, but some wonder whether the batteries can get the job done in harsh environments.
ATRI research on truck driver motivations and satisfaction The American Transportation Research Institute released results on its analysis on what motivates truck drivers to become company drivers or owner-operators/independent contractors (OO/IC). The data came from over 2,000 drivers, two-thirds of whom are OO/IC, and includes additional analysis on compensation models and driver satisfaction. Quick rundown […]
Merchants Fleet is looking to expand access to information on fleet electrification, introducing a central hub of tools and research.
Robotic delivery firm Nuro will begin making autonomous deliveries for 7-Eleven in Mountain View, California.
A major investment in electric and low-emission school buses and healthier air for children
Strong economic growth and growing populations will drive increases in global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption through 2050
Shipping container EV chargers can halve installation setup time and costs, Amply CEO Vic Shao said.
Pilot program could be rolled out nationwide if successful
“These international commitments are valuable, but of course they are no replacement for actual action on the ground,” said Timothy O’Connor, senior director and senior attorney of energy transition strategy at the Environmental Defense Fund.
Uber is partnering with EV charging company Wallbox to offer discounted charging units for drivers in the San Francisco area under a pilot program.
On this episode of Transmission, Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at alternative metals for automotive production.
Learn where the best opportunities for electrification lie on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.
Amazon-backed EV maker Rivian makes big news with a public stock offer and beating its rivals to market with the first-ever electric pickup, the R1T.
GoFor’s new strategy will use carbon offsets, EVs, smart packaging and more to make delivery carbon-negative.
Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at how EVs will need infrastructure adaptations on this episode of Transmission.
Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is said to be looking for as much as $8 billion from its upcoming IPO, which would make it the fourth-largest U.S. IPO in the past 10 years.
Workhorse decides to pursue alternative opportunities after ending its bid fight with the Postal Service.
