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American Honda Motor Co. Begins Use and Testing of Class 8 Hybrid Truck

Green Car Congress

American Honda Motor has introduced a Class 8 hybrid diesel electric truck into its truck fleet at its parts center in Alpharetta, Ga—the first such in the auto industry. Honda uses Class 8 trucks to transport service parts between its parts centers and dealerships.

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Tesla (TSLA) now has 4.2% of the US auto market

Baua Electric

market share of the US auto market. It wasn’t that long ago that many bigwigs in the auto industry didn’t see Tesla ever being more than a niche automaker. And as EV volumes have been growing, Tesla is now becoming a significant player in the broader auto market in its home country. market share of the auto market.

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EV chargers increasingly a ‘necessity’ at LA apartments and stores

Teslarati

As the auto industry transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), many have aired concerns that there will not be enough charging stations. The company has since been joined by General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Rivian, Hyundai, Honda and more. Tesla gets big win in Texas with NACS requirement What are your thoughts?

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling will bring a unique perspective to the Board, and expand the diversity of the Board to Texas. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Sterling will bring a unique perspective to the Board, and expand the diversity of the Board to Texas. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

Get Electric Vehicle

A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. ” Honda is one of a few automakers promoting hydrogen (fuel cells) as a viable alternative to batteries. Hyundai-Kia.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Blog Archive ▼ 2009 (52) ▼ April (6) Waxman-Markey and REDD BlogRoll Review: Space Beams, Leaded Batteries, an. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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