Electric vehicles
-
Infrastructure
Bloomberg proposes national clean-truck voucher program
Presidential candidate’s Clean Transportation Plan calls for 15% of new trucks to be pollution-free by 2030.
Read More » -
Energy
What is lithium used for?
Also called “white petroleum,” lithium has become a critical element in the global tech and electric vehicle industries.
Read More » -
American Shipper
‘Mayor Pete’ pledges $165 billion for highway trust fund
Buttigieg proposal part of candidate’s $1 trillion infrastructure plan.
Read More » -
News
Today’s Pickup: Panasonic joins Tropos Motors for connected last-mile solution
Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and…
Read More » -
Energy
Ryder partners to build up electric vehicle infrastructure
Ryder is partnering with In-Charge Energy and ABB to make transition to electric vehicles easier.
Read More » -
News
Today’s Pickup: Stricter USMCA regulations might increase auto prices in the U.S.
USMCA will cost automakers $3 billion in added tariffs; Chinese EV sales plunge; U.S. holiday season will see over $1 trillion in sales.
Read More » -
Fuel
On electric vehicles, China and California aim for more stick, less carrot
Sales mandates are gaining popularity in the world’s two largest electric vehicle markets.
Read More » -
Europe
Germany’s €500 million cathode factory to boost European electric battery production
German-based chemical company BASF has reportedly planned to build a cathode factory in the state of Brandenburg, Germany, catering materials for electric car battery production.
Read More » -
American Shipper
Volvo invests in Silicon Valley transport start-up fund
The Swedish truck giant’s venture capital arm has invested an undisclosed sum in Autotech Ventures.
Read More » -
Sustainability
Rising volume of electric vehicles may outstrip existing power grid capacity
Rising demand for electric vehicles — including medium and heavy trucks — means an increased need for smart grids with smart charging to power those…
Read More »