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NASA shares updated render of the Cargo Starship variant

Teslarati

APRIL 25, 2024

NASA shared updated renders of the SpaceX and Blue Origin cargo landers that will bring rovers and other equipment to the Moon. In addition to landing humans, SpaceX and Blue Origin are providing cargo landers to carry next-generation Moon rovers and other equipment to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis program. Questions or comments?

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo receives Platinum award from Euro NCAP

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 31, 2024

Buzz Cargo and Gold for the Caddy Cargo, two vehicles from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have impressed the Euro NCAP safety and test engineers. Buzz Cargo achieved a high score thanks to its assist systems that keep the electric vehicle in its […] The post Volkswagen ID.

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Volkswagen hands over 100 ID. Buzz Cargo vehicles to Helion

Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 31, 2024

Buzz Cargo to around 100 Helion technicians – known as Helionauts – took place near the town of Solothurn in Switzerland on Monday morning. Buzz Cargo vehicles to Helion appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The Swiss solar industry leader Helion is renewing its commercial vehicle fleet and has converted it to all-electric vehicles.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Cars That Think

JANUARY 20, 2024

They do not need giant fuel tanks, which opens up more space for cargo and passengers. This artist’s conception, which is not based on any specific design for a cargo ship, is intended to show the approximate scale of such a vessel. Does the reactor eat up all my cargo space? Nuclear-powered ships can go years without refueling.

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Pyka Pelican Cargo Is The World’s Largest Autonomous Electric Cargo Airplane

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Electric airplane startup Pyka unveiled the latest addition to its fleet of purpose-built industrial aircraft; the Pelican Cargo. Featuring unprecedented payload and range capabilities, Pelican Cargo is the world’s largest zero-emission cargo airplane and the first autonomous vehicle of its class.

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Wheel-E Podcast: Gocycle cargo e-bike, massive bike heist, more

Electrek

APRIL 4, 2024

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles.

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Foxconn reveals MODEL N electric cargo van

Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world’s largest technology manufacturer, has unveiled the new MODEL N electric cargo van at its 4th annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD23).

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BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

Electrek

JANUARY 11, 2024

BYD’s first cargo ship has been delivered. more… The post BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe appeared first on Electrek. After overtaking Tesla in global EV sales in the last three months of 2023, BYD looks to continue its expansion. The BYD Explorer No. And it’s headed for Europe.

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Cargo ships powered by wind could help fight climate change

Innovation News Network

MARCH 14, 2023

Future cargo ships are set to be powered by wind once again due to a new project that retrofits large vessels with ultra-modern wing sails. The post Cargo ships powered by wind could help fight climate change appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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This solar company just put its people in 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargos

Electrek

JANUARY 30, 2024

Buzz Cargo vehicles. Renewables firm Helion just switched its entire commercial fleet to fully electric with 100 VW ID.

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Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

Electrek

MARCH 27, 2024

Gocycle, a premium British electric bike maker known for its lightweight commuter e-bikes featuring exotic materials and designs, is now setting its sights on the growing market of cargo e-bikes. And the company has just shared the first photos of its upcoming CXi and CX+ cargo electric bikes.

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Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo priced from £38,125 in the UK

Electric Cars Report

JULY 27, 2022

Buzz Cargo, with prices starting from £38,125. Buzz Cargo is capable of […] The post Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo priced from £38,125 in the UK appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced UK pricing for the highly anticipated ID.

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Tern launches wild new off-road adventure cargo e-bike with 200 mile range

Electrek

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If you’re already familiar with Tern , then it’s likely from the company’s critically-acclaimed urban cargo e-bikes , often see in cities shuttling children to school behind parents or whisking home an entire family’s grocery load.

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In a ‘world first,’ autonomous giant drones are flying cargo to offshore wind turbines

Electrek

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ørsted says it’s now the world’s first offshore wind company to use autonomous giant drones to transport cargo to turbines. more… The post In a ‘world first,’ autonomous giant drones are flying cargo to offshore wind turbines appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Semi will achieve 500-mile range while hauling cargo, confirms Musk

Teslarati

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Doubts were abounding about whether the Semi would be able to haul any meaningful cargo since its batteries would be extremely heavy, or if the truck could achieve its target 500-mile range. No sacrifice to cargo capacity, 500-mile range. “But the point is, it’s a long-range truck and even with heavy cargo.

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SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

Teslarati

JANUARY 11, 2023

A SpaceX Cargo Dragon 2 spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after delivering several tons of NASA supplies to the International Space Station (ISS). Once onboard, the capsule was opened up, and cargo fresh from orbit was loaded onto a helicopter as quickly as possible. It can also hold several tons of unpressurized cargo.

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First fully-customised Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo hits UK roads with long-term partner Miele

Electric Cars Report

MAY 2, 2023

Buzz Cargo vans, specified to meet the company’s needs. Buzz Cargo vans, which will serve as part of its customer service and […] The post First fully-customised Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo hits UK roads with long-term partner Miele appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? PNY just unveiled these 60 MPH electric workhorses

Electrek

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Urban cargo solutions and last-mile delivery are quickly undergoing rapid electrification. Since large delivery vans and trucks don’t work well in crowded cities, many operators are moving towards cargo e-bikes and scooters. more… The post Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? more… The post Ever seen a cargo motorcycle?

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Cali startup delivers first electric cargo plane for US Air Force with up to 200 mi range

Electrek

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Pyka, a Silicon Valley startup, delivered its first electric autonomous cargo plane to AFWERX, the US Air Force’s network of innovators.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo now being used by Miele customer service

Electric Cars Report

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Buzz Cargo now being used by Miele customer service appeared first on Electric Cars Report. In Gütersloh, Carsten Intra, CEO of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) and Lars Krause, Board Member for Marketing and Sales, personally handed over the vehicles to the Miele management.

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Wheel-E Podcast: Pizza e-bike, Honda electric bicycle, cargo e-moto & more

Electrek

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This week on Electrek ’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. more… The post Wheel-E Podcast: Pizza e-bike, Honda electric bicycle, cargo e-moto & more appeared first on Electrek.

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Mitie to add 640 ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans to its fleet

Electric Cars Report

MARCH 1, 2024

Buzz Cargo vans, which will join its growing fleet of 4,000 electric vehicles. Buzz Cargo electric vans to its fleet appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Leading facilities transformation company, Mitie, has ordered 650 converted all-electric ID. As part of its Plan Zero pledge to reach net […] The post Mitie to add 640 ID.

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Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city

Electrek

OCTOBER 10, 2023

more… The post Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city appeared first on Electrek. Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans.

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Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike: Double the bike, half the size [Video]

Electrek

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Tern continues to lead the electric cargo bike space with the upgraded HSD model. With accessories that make most anything possible, the HSD solidifies Tern as king of the cargo hill. more… The post Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike: Double the bike, half the size [Video] appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX recovers second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft for future reuse

Teslarati

JULY 14, 2021

Four days after reentering Earth’s atmosphere and splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX has safely returned its second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft to dry land back Florida’s East Coast. When the Cargo Dragon 2 vehicle lifted off on Falcon 9 last month, it was carrying more than 3.3 Thomas Pesquet – ESA).

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Nexzu Mobility cargo electric bicycle Roadlark

Electric Vehicles India

MAY 22, 2021

Nexzu Mobility cargo electric bicycle Roadlark . Nexzu Mobility an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer has launched a cargo version of its long-range electric bicycle model Roadlark with a price tag of Rs 42,000. This newly launched cargo electric bicycle is made in India product and is powered by a dual battery every hour.

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Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle

Electrek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Specialized’s dedicated value-oriented utility bike brand Globe has just launched its second model, a fast and powerful long tail cargo e-bike known as the Globe Haul LT. more… The post Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle appeared first on Electrek.

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UK: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo now open for order, starting from £479 per month

Electric Cars Report

AUGUST 19, 2022

UK order books for the new all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo are officially open, with prices starting from £38,125 or just £479 per month. Buzz Cargo now open for order, starting from £479 per month appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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CARB certifies Mullen’s Class 1 EV cargo van – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

Southern California-based EV maker Mullen Automotive has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, which has already been certified by the EPA.

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SpaceX, NASA call off Cargo Dragon launch after discovering fuel leak

Teslarati

JUNE 7, 2022

SpaceX and NASA have decided to call off an imminent Cargo Dragon 2 space station resupply mission after discovering a possible fuel leak while loading the spacecraft with propellant. NASA and @SpaceX stand down from this week’s launch of the Dragon cargo craft to the station. Meanwhile, the crew works eye exams and spacesuit checks.

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Why Amazon is apparently closing up shop for its electric cargo bike delivery

Electrek

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Amazon appears to be throwing in the towel for its ambitious electric cargo bike delivery in NYC, recently putting its large cargo e-bike depot up for lease after letting its fleet of e-bike vans sit idle on the roof.

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Surprise! Media is misreporting the source of a Dutch cargo ship fire

Electrek

JULY 26, 2023

Early this morning, the Fremantle Highway, a large cargo ship, caught fire in the North Sea, off the coast of Ameland in the Netherlands. The cargo ship was carrying 2,832 gas-powered cars, complete with a large amount of volatile energy stored in their gas tanks, and 25 electric ones, from Germany to Egypt. more… The post Surprise!

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Velotric launches two new utility and cargo e-bikes, challenging the market

Electrek

JULY 15, 2023

The utility and cargo electric bike market is booming with plenty of interesting new models hitting the scene lately. The post Velotric launches two new utility and cargo e-bikes, challenging the market appeared first on Electrek.

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Elon Musk suggests Tesla will make ‘highly configurable Robovan’ for people and cargo

Electrek

JULY 7, 2022

Elon Musk suggests that Tesla will make a “highly configurable Robovan” to transport both people and cargo. The post Elon Musk suggests Tesla will make ‘highly configurable Robovan’ for people and cargo appeared first on Electrek.

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft heads home after a month in orbit

Teslarati

JULY 9, 2021

After more than a month in orbit, SpaceX’s second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft has undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) on its way back to Earth. GO Searcher has her fast boats loaded up ahead of her mission to pick up the CRS-22 Cargo Dragon. This is over 2000 kg of #science samples and equipment.

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In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine

Electrek

APRIL 27, 2023

A cargo ship struck an offshore wind turbine at the 330-megawatt (MW) Gode Wind 1 wind farm in the German North Sea. more… The post In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine appeared first on Electrek.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo named International Van of the Year 2023

Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A totally new light commercial vehicle concept from Volkswagen in the shape of the ID. Buzz Cargo has been announced as International Van of the Year 2023 (IVOTY). Buzz Cargo named International Van of the Year 2023 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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ESA invites proposals for commercial space cargo services to the ISS

Innovation News Network

JUNE 2, 2023

The European Space Agency (ESA) is inviting European companies to innovate commercial space cargo solutions. The post ESA invites proposals for commercial space cargo services to the ISS appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine [update]

Electrek

JUNE 4, 2023

A cargo ship struck an offshore wind turbine at the 330-megawatt (MW) Gode Wind 1 wind farm in the German North Sea – now we know why. more… The post In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine [update] appeared first on Electrek.

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Premium e-bike brand Gocycle unveils the sleekest-looking cargo bike you’ve ever seen

Electrek

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Now, the company is leaning hard into its lightweight, futuristic design legacy as it unveils the new Gocycle CXI Family Cargo Bicycle. If you know anything about Gocycle, you’ll know that they make fancy electric bikes designed with sleek, exotic designs.

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Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike

Electrek

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The Aventon Abound has just been launched as a new high quality addition to the growing sea of electric cargo bikes released over the last few months. Many brands are hopping on the bandwagon to bring a new cargo e-bike to market, but few are as nice as this with a reasonable price to match.

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon ready for resupply trip to ISS

Teslarati

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Dragon’s 29th commercial resupply mission to the @space_station → [link] pic.twitter.com/yj0PTW8z18 — SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 8, 2023 If the launch occurs on time, Cargo Dragon will autonomously dock to the Harmony module on the Space Station at 3:45 am ET Saturday morning. Questions or comments?

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Ford sells 750 E-Transit cargo vans to Penske Truck Leasing?

Electrek

APRIL 20, 2022

Reading, Pennsylvania-headquartered Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans and is taking delivery of the first of those EVs in the next several weeks. The post Ford sells 750 E-Transit cargo vans to Penske Truck Leasing? This follows Penske’s successful pilot of the EVs in late 2022.

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Game-changing Lectric XPedition launched as affordable electric cargo bike

Electrek

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

That’s become the brand’s defining ethos, and they’ve proven it once again with the release of the Lectric XPedition electric cargo bike. more… The post Game-changing Lectric XPedition launched as affordable electric cargo bike appeared first on Electrek.

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NASA shares updated render of the Cargo Starship variant

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo receives Platinum award from Euro NCAP

Volkswagen hands over 100 ID. Buzz Cargo vehicles to Helion

The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

Pyka Pelican Cargo Is The World’s Largest Autonomous Electric Cargo Airplane

Wheel-E Podcast: Gocycle cargo e-bike, massive bike heist, more

Foxconn reveals MODEL N electric cargo van

BYD is now shipping its own EVs as first cargo ship heads to Europe

Cargo ships powered by wind could help fight climate change

This solar company just put its people in 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargos

Gocycle unveils new images of its premium, lightweight belt-drive cargo electric bike

Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo priced from £38,125 in the UK

Tern launches wild new off-road adventure cargo e-bike with 200 mile range

In a ‘world first,’ autonomous giant drones are flying cargo to offshore wind turbines

Tesla Semi will achieve 500-mile range while hauling cargo, confirms Musk

SpaceX Dragon spacecraft returns NASA cargo to Earth after six weeks in space

First fully-customised Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo hits UK roads with long-term partner Miele

Ever seen a cargo motorcycle? PNY just unveiled these 60 MPH electric workhorses

Cali startup delivers first electric cargo plane for US Air Force with up to 200 mi range

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo now being used by Miele customer service

Wheel-E Podcast: Pizza e-bike, Honda electric bicycle, cargo e-moto & more

Mitie to add 640 ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans to its fleet

Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city

Tern HSD Gen 2 electric cargo bike: Double the bike, half the size [Video]

SpaceX recovers second upgraded Cargo Dragon spacecraft for future reuse

Nexzu Mobility cargo electric bicycle Roadlark

Specialized launches 28 MPH Globe Haul LT electric cargo bike with throttle

UK: Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo now open for order, starting from £479 per month

CARB certifies Mullen’s Class 1 EV cargo van – Charged EVs

SpaceX, NASA call off Cargo Dragon launch after discovering fuel leak

Why Amazon is apparently closing up shop for its electric cargo bike delivery

Surprise! Media is misreporting the source of a Dutch cargo ship fire

Velotric launches two new utility and cargo e-bikes, challenging the market

Elon Musk suggests Tesla will make ‘highly configurable Robovan’ for people and cargo

SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft heads home after a month in orbit

In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo named International Van of the Year 2023

ESA invites proposals for commercial space cargo services to the ISS

In a first, a cargo ship strikes an offshore wind turbine [update]

Premium e-bike brand Gocycle unveils the sleekest-looking cargo bike you’ve ever seen

Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike

SpaceX Cargo Dragon ready for resupply trip to ISS

Ford sells 750 E-Transit cargo vans to Penske Truck Leasing?

Game-changing Lectric XPedition launched as affordable electric cargo bike

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