Designwerk founder and board member Tobias Wülser puts it in a nutshell: “Large capacity batteries make the energy efficiency of electric trucks even more apparent. In this case, our electric vehicle consumes 52 percent less energy than a diesel vehicle.” It is not only from a commercial p...
Regulation isn’t the only factor driving electrification. Elon Musk’s Tesla, which has promised to deliver its own electric semi in 2021, says a battery-electric truckcosts about half as much to fuel per mileas its diesel counterpart. Maintenance costs for electric trucks are also expected to...
in 2021, even legacy automakers are looking to jump into the EV truck space. With electric truck news growing, below are 15 new electric trucks fighting to be the first. Some might be coming sooner
"Sunday Morning" was the first to drive GM's highly-anticipated and soon-to-be-released electricCadillac Escalade IQ. Starting around $130,000, with a range of at least 460 miles per charge, it includes features like the semi-autonomousSuper Cruise, which allows hands-free driving on ...
There are numerous challenges: range, cost, weight, charging times, and charging infrastructure. The good news is that things are changing rapidly. So, what is the current state of electric vehicle battery technology? And what might it look like in just five or ten years? Let’s take a ...
aSemitruck and maybe a true entry-level $25,000 model. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Autopilot remainssomewhat controversial.First Drive: 2017Tesla Model X P100D;Tesla Continues to Get Mixed Marks;Flash Dr...
Adoption of battery-electric vans and trucks is occurring throughout North America, but use of longer-haul heavy-duty-electric semi truck use has been somewhat limited to California. There are benefits to battery-electric vehicles (quiet operation and reliability) as well as challenges (infrastructur...
In August 2021, Nexteer Automotive (HK 1316), a global leader in intuitive motion control and a multi-billion dollar global steering and driveline business, announced the expansion of its pinion electric power steering (EPS) systems to meet the needs of heavier electric vehicles (EVs) in segment...
Delivering drinks, lowering emissions – with hydrogen trucks Sweetening the path to net zero at sea Why we want to be the Green Logistics of Choice How GoHelp leverages people and partnerships to support humanitarian relief efforts Creating a more sustainable fleet: Could this electric semi be a...
Tesla delivers first electric Semi trucks - three years late - "The electric long-hauler was first announced in 2017, and was supposed to go into production in 2019, but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a global parts shortage." Tesla Model S is now the world's quickest car -...