Cost Of, Electric and Range

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios.

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Cost Of Diesel Chad Vehicles

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Green Car Congress

JUNE 15, 2021

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory, with colleagues from Lawrence Berkeley, Oak Ridge, and National Renewable Energy labs, and the University of Tennessee, have published a comprehensive analysis of the total cost of ownership (TCO) for 12 sizes of vehicles ranging from compact sedans up to Class 8 tractors with sleeper cabs.

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Maintenance Cost Of Chad Plug-in

Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2022

Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, coaches and industrial vehicles, presented its first edition of a completely new range of 100% zero emission buses on the first day of Euro Mobility Expo 2022, an international trade show for public transport. The design of the new A range is characterized by its aerodynamic shape at the front.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Range Fuel Batteries

Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2020

a developer of electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, launched its Hypertruck Electric Range Extender (ERX), a long-haul, natural-gas series-hybrid electric powertrain. It will achieve 25 miles of pure electric vehicle range in compliance with cities adopting “Zero Emission Zones.”.

Range

Range Gas-Electric Gas Electric

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The estimated annual fuel costs for model year (MY) 2019 all-electric light-duty vehicles are the lowest of all the different vehicle technologies, ranging from a low of $500 to a high of $900 per year, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). All annual vehicle fuel costs are rounded to the nearest $50.

All-Electric

All-Electric Light San Diego Electric Vehicles

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

Green Car Congress

JUNE 22, 2020

A team from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Idaho National Laboratory has produced a detailed assessment of the current levelized cost of light-duty electric-vehicle charging (LCOC) in the United States, considering when, where, and how EVs are charged. kWh); however, costs vary considerably (e.g.,

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Cost Of Light Charging 2019

2019 Tesla Model 3 Cost of Ownership Update — 41,110 Miles, 4 Years & 4 Months

CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It’s been a few months since my last Tesla Model 3 cost of ownership update. continued] The post 2019 Tesla Model 3 Cost of Ownership Update — 41,110 Miles, 4 Years & 4 Months appeared first on CleanTechnica. Since then, I’ve had an.

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Cost Of 2019 Miles Tesla

Tesla Model 3 SR+ 4-Year Cost of Ownership Update

CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

I’ve spent more money on maintenance of my 2019 Tesla Model 3 SR+ (Standard Range Plus), so it’s time for another cost of ownership update. Also, before I get into the latest expense, I should note that I decided to pass on the Tesla extended warranty option. I wrote about it a couple of times […]

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Cost Of Maintenance Tesla 2019

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94

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Purchase Cost Of Price Gasoline-Electric

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

Green Car Congress

JULY 1, 2022

The cost of new-build onshore wind has risen 7% year on year, and fixed-axis solar has jumped 14%, according to the latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). The global benchmark levelized cost of electricity, or LCOE, has retreated to where it was in 2019.

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Cost Of Renewable Wind Egypt

SunLine Transit puts new long-range fuel-cell range extended electric bus into service

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

With funding from the private sector, the Federal Transit Administration, and the California Energy Commission, SunLine Transit unveiled an electric bus with a fuel cell range extender to support a 250-300-mile daily route. SunLine Transit agency has been a leading innovator in the national transit industry.

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Range Fuel California Electric

Ricardo to optimize in-car climate control systems to extend the range of electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Ricardo has received UK Government funding to optimize in-car thermal and energy management systems to improve electric vehicle range and battery performance. This technology innovation should help accelerate consumer adoption of battery electric vehicles, the company said.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Range Land Rover Climate

Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

Green Car Congress

JULY 18, 2023

Range Energy announced that its 53-foot electric trailer, the RA, is now eligible for point-of-sale incentives up to $80,000/unit through the California Air Resources Board Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Voucher Program. The RA platform is the first trailer electrification platform to be eligible for the CORE incentive.

California

California Range Cleaner Fleet

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2019

This analysis compares the costs of usable energy when we buy gasoline and electricity for driving and natural gas for keeping warm. The average retail cost of regular gasoline in 2018 was $2.719 per gallon. Consequently, the average cost of the available energy from gasoline is $0.226 per 10,000 Btu. by Michael Sivak.

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Cost Of Energy Gasoline-Electric Gas-Electric

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Lightning eMotors has announced a new model of its Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Van. The new, longer-range Lightning Electric Transit Van is the fourth generation of its battery-electric and fuel cell electric platform, based on the Ford Transit 350HD chassis. —Tim Reeser, CEO of Lightning eMotors.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Fuel Electric

Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive, Mirai 845-mile range claim, social cost of Uber and Lyft: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Researchers see a lot of social costs of “deadhead miles” from Uber and Lyft. We get some time behind the wheel of the performance version of the Mach-E electric SUV. Toyota claims its Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell sedan can cover 845 miles—in a special use case.

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Cost Of Miles Ford Toyota

MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch Phase 1 PCBFC demonstrator vehicle; range-extended EV

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Bramble Energy’s innovative PCBFC technology significantly reduces the manufacturing cost of hydrogen fuel cell powertrains. The phase 1 results of the collaboration are based around a Renault Kangoo ZE delivery vehicle that sees a 5 kW Bramble Energy fuel cell integrated into the powertrain acting as a range extender.

Energy

Energy Range Vehicles Hydrogen

Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?

Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2023

Is a viable option for electric van life finally here? Earlier today, Mercedes-Benz shared more details of its 2024 eSprinter Van refresh, including a more accurate range estimate (although still not official). more… The post Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?

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Conversion Mercedes Cost Of Price

Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2020

In a working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), a team from UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) calculate that the social cost of the phase out of nuclear electricity production in Germany is approximately $12 billion per year.

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Cost Of Germany Pollution 2017

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2020

Lightning Systems has introduced an all-electric powertrain for the popular Ford F-550 Chassis Cab. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 will be available in gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 17,500 to 19,500 pounds. The new Lightning Electric Ford F-550 model will offer peak power of 180 kW (241 hp).

Ford

Ford Lithium Ion Fleet Maintenance

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

UPS plans to deploy 50 plug-in electric delivery trucks that will be comparable in acquisition cost to conventional-fueled trucks without any subsidies—an industry first that would breaki a key barrier to large scale adoption of electric fleets. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London.

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Cost Of Gasoline-Electric Alternative Fuels Los Angeles

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 12, 2023

With the increasing popularity and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), many prospective buyers are curious about the overall costs associated with owning an EV. Before moving on we should have an open mind on the process of calculating the depreciation cost of an EV.

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Cost Of Electric Vehicles Vehicles Electric

EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India.

India

India Motor Motors Motoring

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2022

The automotive supplier MAHLE has developed what it says is the most durable electric motor available: the superior continuous torque (SCT) E-motor. The new electric motor is clean, light, and efficient and can be assembled without the use of rare earths by customer request. Our new SCT E-motor is the solution.

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Motor Motors Motoring Concept

Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2021

With a focus on its mission of sustainability for its residents, the City of Porterville, California is putting 12 electric micro-transit vans into service. The 12 vehicles, all Class 3 Lightning Electric Transit Vans, were developed by Lightning eMotors. They have 86 kWh of battery capacity with a range of 120 miles.

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All-Electric Electric Electrical California

Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Nikola Corporation announced the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles. The advanced electric pickup will feature a hydrogen fuel-cell and battery powertrain. No other electric pickup can operate in these temperatures and conditions.

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Miles Range Lithium Ion Phoenix

Cummins invests in Loop Energy; fuel cell range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Loop Energy, a provider of fuel cell electric range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty transport applications, announced a cash investment from Cummins Inc. Loop Energy will also supply Cummins with range extender systems for incorporation into demonstration trucks.

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Range Fuel Energy Hydrogen

cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 21, 2022

The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has mentioned that the cost of Electric vehicles are going to be available for the petrol vehicle cost and the statement was addressed at an event. Within a year Electric vehicles are going to be equal to the cost of petrol vehicles in the Indian market.

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Petrol Cost Of Electric Vehicles Available

Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2021

Bye Aerospace announced an eight-seat all-electric twin turbo-prop class airplane, the eFlyer 800. Performance estimates for the eFlyer 800 include up to 320 knot cruise speed, 35,000 feet ceiling and 500 nm range with 45-minute IFR reserves at normal cruise speed of 280 knots. —George E. Bye, Bye Aerospace CEO.

All-Electric

All-Electric Design Taxi Electric

REE Automotive unveils P7-C Chassis Cab; new addition to P7 electric truck lineup

Green Car Congress

MAY 2, 2023

REE Automotive revealed P7-C, a Class 4 chassis cab offering a new cabin design built on REE’s P7 modular electric platform. Customers will be able to place orders for the entire P7 electric truck lineup at ACT Expo in REE’s booth. Earlier post.)

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Fleet Electric Electrical Sweden

GE Appliances deploying fleet of electric trucks from Einride in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee

Green Car Congress

JULY 7, 2022

GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, is deploying a fleet of electric freight vehicles on routes between the company’s inbound warehouses and its manufacturing facilities in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. Earlier post. ). —Harry Chase, senior director for central materials, GE Appliances.

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Kentucky Tennessee Georgia Fleet

Citroën launching electrification offensive across commercial range

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The Brand is now preparing to launch a major electrification offensive across its commercial range. This range will be suited to professionals since it offers comfort, controlled cost of use, the freedom to drive in town centers, the ability to make “last mile” deliveries and keep up with the development of e-commerce business.

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Commercial Range Light 2020

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 26, 2023

Renault is launching electric retrofit kits in France in partnership with R-FIT. The Renault 5 electric retrofit kit will go on sale in France in September 2023 while the kit for the Twingo will be made available at a later date. These kits can be installed on the popular Renault 4, Renault 5 and first generation Twingo.

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Kits France Electric Electrical

Lightning Systems introduces range of AC and DC fast charge charging stations for fleet electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Lightning Systems’ lineup of new chargers includes both AC and DC fast charge options, ranging from affordable 7.2kW AC chargers to high-end 100kW DC fast chargers, which deliver much shorter charging times for high-battery-capacity commercial EVs. Certain electric utility companies have also subsidy programs.

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DC Fleet Charging Range

EV-optimized Airstream, range-boosting Lightship, utility-funded EV charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

MARCH 9, 2023

A mammoth RV travel trailer claims to maintain the 300-mile range of an electric tow vehicle. And should utility ratepayers foot the cost of a charging network? Airstream goes small with an EV-optimized travel trailer for SXSW. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Range Charging Green Cars Cars

How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

Charged EVs

MAY 7, 2024

The company has focused on developing its own technology, and now offers not only complete vehicles, but also a broad range of components, including electric drivetrain systems, control software, bidirectional charging systems, modular batteries, battery management systems and more. Rakesh Koneru: That’s true. How do we do it fast?

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Commercial Cost Of India Charging

Ford Engineers Discover Best Way To Improve EV Range While Ensuring Drivers And Passengers Stay Warm

Electric Cars Report

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As the cost of heating our homes rises, it is a question on many people’s minds. Ford engineers were tasked with answering the same question as part of a project to help improve electric vehicle range. What is the most energy-efficient way to stay warm?

Ford

Ford Engine Range Electric Cars

Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2022

With the launch of the Tiago.ev, India’s first electric hatchback, the nation can take a giant leap forward in the quest for safe, clean and green mobility. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. A 7.2kW AC home fast charger which can add 35km range with 30 min of charging. Battery Pack. Charging Option. XZ+ Tech LUX.

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Motor Motors Motoring India

Using modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

HummingbirdEV is laser-focused on keeping costs down for its broad range of EVs and drivetrain components. Everyone’s doing electric, and whether it’s a traditional OEM or a new company, everyone has their own set of problems. When it comes to commercial EVs, electric power upgrades typically take about 18 to 24 months.

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Commercial Cost Of Charging India

Polestar to provide batteries to Candela for electric boats

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 24, 2022

Swedish electric car maker Polestar will provide battery and charging systems for Candela’s highly efficient flying boats. The battery deal will enable Candela to scale up production swiftly, bringing mass-market electric boats one step closer to reality. —Candela CEO Gustav Hasselskog.

Batteries

Batteries Battery Mariner Electric

ABC Companies partners with Lightning eMotors to launch first electric repowered motorcoach

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 31, 2020

ABC Companies, a leading provider to the motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transportation market in the United States and Canada, will soon be the first to offer a motorcoach-diesel-to-electric-repower program for North American operators. The repower kits are engineered by Lightning eMotors and will be installed by ABC technicians.

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Companies Kits San Francisco Conversion

Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2022

Toyota has launched the all-electric Toyota bZ4X SUV ( earlier post ). Coming to dealerships this spring with an EPA-estimated range rating of up to 252 miles (for XLE front-wheel drive models, based on EPA’s testing procedure standards), the 2023 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting MSRP of $42,000. Estimated 0-60 acceleration time is 7.1

Toyota

Toyota SUV Batteries Battery

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A Canadian startup has launched an INDIEGOGO funding campaign to support the development of the VEGAN electric self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is a lightweight multipurpose hybrid electric-self-charging solar tricycle. The VEGAN is to be made from lightweight fiberglass and aluminum; maximum range per charge is 120 km.

Pakistan

Pakistan Low Cost Solar Carbon Fiber

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 9, 2018

Canada-based Loop Energy’s heavy-duty fuel cell range extender ( earlier post ) will power two new zero-emission hybrid-electric Class 8 drayage trucks that will operate for a one-year period as part of a FAST TRACK Fuel Cell Truck Project in southern California. —Ben Nyland, President and CEO of Loop Energy.

Peterbilt

Peterbilt Emissions Range Fuel

NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

Argonne study finds BEVs can have lowest scheduled maintenance costs, but highest cost of driving

Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

Hyliion launches Hypertruck Electric Range Extender; CNG genset; 1,000-truck pre-order

DOE: all-electric vehicles have the lowest estimated average annual fuel cost of all light-duty vehicles

NREL, INL team assesses levelized cost of light-duty EV charging in US in 2019

2019 Tesla Model 3 Cost of Ownership Update — 41,110 Miles, 4 Years & 4 Months

Tesla Model 3 SR+ 4-Year Cost of Ownership Update

Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

BNEF: cost of new renewables rises as inflation starts to bite

SunLine Transit puts new long-range fuel-cell range extended electric bus into service

Ricardo to optimize in-car climate control systems to extend the range of electric vehicles

Range Energy’s RA electrified trailer platform now eligible for up to $80k in California incentives

What is the cost of usable energy for driving and heating our homes?

Lightning eMotors introduces new generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit Class 3 Van; battery-electric and fuel cell electric variants

Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive, Mirai 845-mile range claim, social cost of Uber and Lyft: Today’s Car News

MAHLE Powertrain and Bramble Energy launch Phase 1 PCBFC demonstrator vehicle; range-extended EV

Mercedes-Benz shares cost of the its new eSprinter van, is it worth a camper conversion?

Researchers calculate social cost of German nuclear phase-out at $12B/year; 70% from increased mortality risk

Lightning Systems debuts new electric Ford F-550 for shuttle buses, delivery trucks

UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Is the Depreciation Cost of Electric Vehicles the Same as Conventional Vehicles?

EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

MAHLE says it has developed the most durable electric motor; new cooling concept

Porterville, CA deploys 12 all-electric micro-transit vans from Lightning eMotors

Nikola announces Nikola Badger pickup; FCEV/BEV powertrain to support 600-mile range

Cummins invests in Loop Energy; fuel cell range extenders for medium- and heavy-duty trucks

cost of Electric vehicles are going to available for petrol vehicle cost.

Bye Aerospace unveils 8-seat all-electric eFlyer 800; Safran supporting propulsion design

REE Automotive unveils P7-C Chassis Cab; new addition to P7 electric truck lineup

GE Appliances deploying fleet of electric trucks from Einride in Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee

Citroën launching electrification offensive across commercial range

Renault partners with R-FIT to launch electric retrofit kits in France

Lightning Systems introduces range of AC and DC fast charge charging stations for fleet electric vehicles

EV-optimized Airstream, range-boosting Lightship, utility-funded EV charging: Today’s Car News

How HummingbirdEV uses modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs

Ford Engineers Discover Best Way To Improve EV Range While Ensuring Drivers And Passengers Stay Warm

Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

Using modular platforms and micro-factories to lower the cost of commercial EVs – Charged EVs

Polestar to provide batteries to Candela for electric boats

ABC Companies partners with Lightning eMotors to launch first electric repowered motorcoach

Toyota launches battery-electric bZ4X SUV

Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding campaign for low-cost electric self-charging solar tricycle produced in Pakistan

Loop Energy fuel cell range-extenders chosen for FAST TRACK project; zero-emission Class 8 drayage trucks

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