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Tesla Semi completes 5,000-mile winter trial with thyssenkrupp

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The test covered nearly 5,000 miles in winter conditions and focused on evaluating the electric Class 8 truck’s efficiency, transparency, and operational performance. The trial reinforces the company’s push into renewable energy logistics and reflects its long-term goal of integrating alternative-fuel technologies across its operations.

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Tesla Model S Owner Upgrades The Battery After 470,000 Miles: ‘Nearly Double The Range’

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Photo by: Out Of Spec Renew Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 28, at 7:16am ET Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Share Comment A 2015 Tesla Model S with 470,000 miles had its high-voltage battery upgraded. Upgrading the battery made a huge difference. That’s an 85% improvement in usable range.

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This High-Mileage Tesla Model S Had Limited Range. Here’s How Much An Upgraded Battery Cost

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Photo by: Out Of Spec Renew Iulian Dnistran By : Iulian Dnistran Jul 25, at 5:23am ET Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Share Comment The owner of a 470,000-mile Tesla Model S swapped an upgraded battery into his EV. That’s what Alex from Out of Spec Renew did on his 470,000-mile Tesla Model S 70D a while ago.

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EVs getting cleaner more quickly than expected in Europe: study

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This figure also represents a 24-percent improvement upon the organization’s 2021 estimates for this year, meaning that BEVs are getting cleaner more quickly than expected as the continent’s renewable programs continue to grow. “We’ve recently seen auto industry leaders misrepresenting the emissions math on hybrids.

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Event: 2025 ACT Expo

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The companys electric-powered step van is designed for last mile deliveries with an all-electric driving range of 130 miles. Blue Bird uses the Roush CleanTech ultra-low emission propane technology that they say has accumulated more than three billion miles with 3,000 fleets in North America.

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Investing in Fleets of the Future: Autonomous vs. Electric

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With EVs being 9% cheaper per mile than their gas-powered counterparts, the savings potential for fleet operators to consider are vast with the hundreds to thousands of vehicles potentially operating under one business. Smart EV charging and energy management software offer the ability to oversee optimal charging times.

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Megawatt EV Chargers: What CPOs Need to Know in 2025

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One new development is gaining plenty of attention: megawatt chargers, the ultra-fast chargers that enable electric vehicles to target 250 miles of range in just five minutes. Additionally, a survey of Americans with summer travel plans revealed 75% intend to take a road trip, and drive to a destination within 100 miles of their homes.