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Peterbilt offering Maxwell’s ultracap ESM

Green Car Congress

announced that Peterbilt is now offering Maxwell’s ultracapacitor-powered Engine Start Module (ESM) on new Model 579 and 567 trucks as a factory-installed option. The ultracapacitor replaces one traditional battery—reducing weight by up to 60 pounds—and is dedicated to starting the vehicle. Maxwell Technologies, Inc.

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Has Nikola’s Founder’s Fraudulent Activity Changed the EV Conversation?

Clean Fleet Report

This is happening amid struggles to overcome manufacturing obstacles, raw materials shortages and the uptick in conventional battery-powered cars. Peterbilt and Navistar also have electric semis either planned or ready to be delivered. Semi-Trucks: The Next Wave of EVs. hours — Walmart began testing these trucks in 2022.