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Experts Urge Preparation Now for Transition to EVs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. 鈥 Sometime in the 2020s or early 2030s a growing number of traditional longhaul trucks could be running on hydrogen fuel cell systems while vans and trucks running regional and local routes 鈥 in the 150- to 250-mile per day range or going in and out of ports 鈥 will rely on battery-electric propulsion systems.

May 23, 2022
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Maker of Smaller, Lighter Electric Motors Attracts Investors

Infinitum Electric, an electric motor maker based in Texas, has attracted $80 million in investment from several major energy-focused firms, enabling it to boost production.

May 17, 2022
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The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to 鈥渇ill up鈥 an electric car? Well, that depends on the car 鈥 and the charger 鈥 and how many other cars are plugged into the charger 鈥 and how full the battery is to begin with 鈥 and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

April 27, 2022
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US Electric-Vehicle Tax Credits to End for New Toyota Buyers

DETROIT 鈥 Toyota customers soon won鈥檛 be able to get U.S. federal tax credits for buying electric or hybrid vehicles.

April 7, 2022
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Experts Offer Advice on Spec'ing EVs for Fleets

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 Industry insiders offered a glimpse into what goes into spec鈥檌ng electric vehicles for commercial fleet operations during a panel session at the American Trucking Associations鈥 Technology & Maintenance Council鈥檚 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 8.

March 11, 2022
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Why Nearly Empty Auto Lots Make This Pump-Price Shock Different

Gasoline soaring above $4 a gallon this month has inspired comparisons to 2008, when pump prices sapped demand for fuel-guzzling SUVs and helped push Detroit鈥檚 automotive behemoths into bankruptcy.

March 11, 2022
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US Zigs While Rest of the World Zags on EV Subsidies

Subsidies for electric vehicles are heading in very different directions in different parts of the world.

March 8, 2022
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TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. 鈥 During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

March 7, 2022
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Safe and Reliable Battery Systems for Electric Trucks

BYD electric trucks are hard at work across North America, moving freight at ports and railyards, making deliveries, and collecting refuse. BYD trucks are environmentally friendly with zero harmful emissions while also providing the reliability and performance you need. Our truck鈥檚 safe and reliable battery technology improve your bottom line with lower fuel and maintenance costs.聽

March 1, 2022
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Lion Electric Launches New Financing Division

Lion Electric Co. announced the launch of LionCapital Solutions, a new division dedicated to providing customers with flexible financing options specifically tailored to the medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle market.

February 18, 2022