article thumbnail

Werner Enterprises testing Peterbilt 579 EV Class 8 electric truck; Meritor and Transpower

Green Car Congress

The truck will operate in the Los Angeles metro area. Meritor supplies high-efficiency and lightweight axles, drivelines and brakes that maximize system efficiency, extend range and increase payload. It is the first fully collision-mitigated TransPower truck and can haul up to 80,000 pounds.

Peterbilt 210
article thumbnail

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. (Several after-market companies have done PHEV conversions of the Ford Escape hybrid and one has done a retrofit of the F-150 pickup -- see Where PHEVs Are and ICE-Conversions.) Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

Plug-in 45
article thumbnail

Rapid Charging Electric Cars: How Fast, How Soon?

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Last week, at the Model S unveiling in Los Angeles, Tesla revealed that an optional “ QuickCharg e &# battery would get a full charge in 45 minutes from a 480V outlet. That it will help us keep the planet … Surprising Way to Fight Climate Change: Better Urban Schools GM: Let’s Hash Out Open Plug-In Car Standards : [.]