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SEBASTOPOL, Calif. — Ford Motor Co. on Jan. 26 announced the launch of a pilot program that will equip winegrowers in Northern California with electric pickup trucks, cargo vans and software services in a bid to boost EV and technology adoption among farmers and other commercial customers.

LONDON — Bentley Motors is pouring billions into upgrading manufacturing to accelerate its electric vehicle development plan, joining other auto brands shifting away from gasoline engines, the luxury automaker said Jan. 26.

General Motors Co. plans to spend $6.5 billion on an electric pickup plant and battery factory in Michigan thanks in part to a $1.8 billion incentive package put together by the state to make sure the automaker didn’t take a big piece of its EV business elsewhere.

Paccar is in the initial stages of designing a new Class 8 electric truck platform freed from the constraints of having a diesel powertrain and a complex exhaust system.

Cummins has closed on its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises, the companies announced Jan. 18.

Cummins Inc. and Isuzu Motors announced an agreement to create a prototype medium-duty, battery-electric truck to demonstrate in North America.

LANSING, Mich. — General Motors is poised to announce the week of Jan. 24 major electric vehicle investments in Michigan, with plans to spend $6.5 billion and create up to 4,000 new jobs at two plants.

Affinity Truck Center achieved certified electric vehicle dealer status at its Fresno, Calif., dealership from both Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America, each a brand of Volvo Group.

For California drivers who dream of cruising around in a Tesla but can’t afford one — or just have commitment issues — there’s a new option.

LAS VEGAS — Electric truck companies showcased just how far the technology has evolved during CES 2022.