Commercial EV Transport
World’s most-advanced electric taxi collects its first fare-paying passenger on the streets of London
It has been a landmark day for London and its thousands of taxi drivers and passengers as the very first all-new electric TX taxi from the London EV Company (LEVC) has been handed over to a very eager and excited cabbie. David Harris, 46, from Chingford in north East London has been a black cab…
Read full article >>Elon Musk tweets a promise to build a Tesla Pickup Truck larger than the Ford F150
You would think that Tesla have enough on their plate with the Model 3 “production hell” plus the development of the Tesla Semi Truck and Roadster but Elon Musk is still planning ahead. In a tweet exchange over the Christmas holiday Musk said he is “dying to build it,” and went on to say that…
Read full article >>Daimler Trucks has delivered the first of its all-electric FUSO eCanter to European customers.
Daimler Trucks has delivered the first of its all-electric FUSO eCanter to European customers. The renowned global logistics companies DHL, DB Schenker, Rhenus and Dachser will now use the all-electric light-duty truck in series production in their fleet. These FUSO eCanter will play an important part in each companies’ sustainable fleet management, especially in urban…
Read full article >>Yosemite National Park in California’s iconic Sierra Nevada Mountains buys two Proterra electric buses
Proterra has announced that Yosemite National Park will add two Proterra Catalyst buses to its fleet. Situated in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, Yosemite is the first U.S. National Park to permanently add zero-emission buses to its shuttle fleet, offering its visitors a modern, ecologically-friendly transportation option. Last year, the National Park Service (NPS) recorded 331…
Read full article >>There’s a new electric truck startup that plans to beat Tesla to the market – Thor Trucks
There is a new electric truck manufacturer that has appeared recently and it aims to beat the Tesla Semi to the market and it’s called Thor Trucks. Their prototype semi, the ET-One, is based on parts from other tractor-trailers but features a unique powertrain using in-house battery production. The ET-One chassis is from a Navistar…
Read full article >>Urban transport is going electric and diesel-driven trucks and buses will soon be a thing of the past
Diesel-driven distribution trucks, delivery vehicles and buses in cities will soon be a thing of the past according to Volkswagen Truck & Bus who is working hard on solutions that will electrify urban transport. Particulate matter, carbon dioxide and noise emissions are some of the biggest challenges that cities face. Improved drive concepts for city…
Read full article >>The world’s cleanest, most advanced electric taxi ever is ready to hit the streets of London
Today marks a momentous milestone in the life of the London taxi: LEVC (London EV Company)’s all-new electric TX taxi is now fully certified to carry fare-paying passengers. For the first time Londoners will be able to ride through the city’s streets in incredible comfort with technology at their fingertips, safe in the knowledge that…
Read full article >>Mercedes-Benz to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive
Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive. This will start with the mid-size eVito in the second half of 2018. Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019. The leading van manufacturer presented its holistic electric drive strategy at the eDrive@VANs workshop in Berlin. The focus was not…
Read full article >>The Tesla Semi Trailer Truck launched by Elon Musk at an event in California
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Semi at an event in Los Angeles in front of a crowd of “potential” truck buyers. Musk has described electric trucks as Tesla’s next big effort to move the economy away from fossil fuels. The Tesla Semi has been designed to deliver a far better experience for truck…
Read full article >>The Workhorse Group is electrifying the truck world with $300 million worth of pre-orders
When the number 1, 2 and 3 best selling vehicles in the USA are pick up trucks then it is pretty surprising that the major manufacturers have not made any mention of a hybrid or EV version appearing soon in their product lineups. We know that Tesla have their sights set on developing one but…
Read full article >>Daimler Benz upstage Tesla and show off their new Electric Truck concept at the Tokyo Motor Show
Daimler Benz have upstaged Tesla, whose electric truck launch has been delayed, by releasing their new electric heavy-duty truck concept. The E-Fuso Vision One concept has a range of 350kms and is able to haul 11 tons. It is part of Daimler Benz’s plan for sub-brand Mitsubishi-Fuso to electrify its complete range of trucks and…
Read full article >>Diesel engine company Cummins buys Brammo to boost efforts to become a global electrified power leader.
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has announced that it is acquiring the assets of Brammo, Inc., which designs and develops battery packs for mobile and stationary applications. Adding Brammo’s battery pack expertise and resources is an important milestone in Cummins’ efforts to become a global electrified power leader. Founded in 2002, Brammo has made great strides…
Read full article >>BYD expands Electric Bus Fleet to Brisbane Airport
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD recently announced the expansion of its fleet of pure electric buses to Brisbane airport after its successful launch at Australia’s busiest airport in Sydney. The fleet of eleven 12-meter BYD electric buses will be fully operational in February 2018 as a shuttle service between the airport’s domestic and international terminals.…
Read full article >>Cummins unveil their Fully Electric Class 7 Truck
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins have unveiled their own electric truck concept at a recent event at the Cummins Technical Center in Columbus, Indiana. Cummins’ new truck, called the AEOS, is a fully electric class 7 Urban Hauler Tractor. The 18,000-lb truck has a maximum payload capacity of 44,000 lbs, and a range of 160 kms,…
Read full article >>Electric Double Decker bus begins trials in York UK
The historic UK city of York has become the first UK city outside London to trial a new fully electric double decker bus. Representatives from City of York Council, First York and local bus manufacturer, Optare welcomed the arrival of the first “Metrodecker EV” in York, which will be trialed on the York Park &…
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