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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging

Baua Electric

But they view the lack of charging infrastructure as a major bottleneck to widespread adoption, noting that most charging-infrastructure pushes so far have focused on light-duty passenger vehicles. The post Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Daimler Truck North America and partners to form JV for nationwide charging network for MD and HD commercial vehicles

Green Car Congress

Moreover, the planned joint venture with the TRATON GROUP and Volvo Group for a European high-performance charging network will also make a contribution to paving the way for a carbon-neutral transport industry. The sites will also be available for light-duty vehicles to serve the greater goal of electrifying mobility.

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Ener1 To Supply Li-ion Packs to Hyundai Heavy for Electric Buses; Complete Turnkey Solutions Agreement with Toro

Green Car Congress

Transportation comprises light and heavy duty vehicles, military and industrial, and continues to be the company’s primary market. The light duty passenger market remains a focus, but Ener1 is more aggressively pursuing higher-margin opportunities in light-duty fleet, heavy-duty buses, and military applications.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

Charged EVs

He later served as Transportation Electrification Manager at Portland General Electric, so he’s worked both sides of the electric fence. It’s easier to sell to the light-duty market. Supplying to Volvo Trucks or Daimler Trucks or whoever is more burdensome. Will the lights all dim? It’s less time and effort.

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