The U.S. auto industry sees President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package as accelerating a global shift toward electric vehicles, thanks to the $174 billion proposed for charging stations, planned consumer rebates for American-made EVs and a pledge to electrify the government’s fleet.
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Fleets Selected for NACFE's Run on Less - Electric Event
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency has announced Run on Less – Electric, a real-world demonstration slated for September of zero-emission goods movement involving 13 private and public fleets and a mix of vehicles — including yard tractors — from 13 OEMs.
March 31, 2021Stellantis to Offer New Vans Pairing Hydrogen and Battery Power
Stellantis NV’s new range of cargo vans running on both hydrogen and plug-in electric technology offer the promise of emitting only water vapor and refueling time on par with going to the gas station.
March 31, 2021Biden’s Infrastructure Plan to Total $2.25 Trillion, Include Corporate Tax Hikes
President Joe Biden announced a $2.25 trillion climate change-centric infrastructure plan meant to repair the country’s roads and bridges, and guarantee nationwide access to broadband internet and safe drinking water.
March 31, 2021Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz to Start Electric Van Production in US in 2023
Mercedes-Benz is bringing production of its new electric delivery van to the U.S. in the second half of 2023, joining a herd of automakers seeking to capitalize on the greening of e-commerce.
March 30, 2021Biden Envisions Thousands of Wind Turbines Spinning at Sea to Bolster Grid
The Biden administration is outlining ambitions to dramatically boost offshore wind power in the U.S. by 2030, pushing to drive construction of projects at sea capable of generating enough electricity for more than 10 million American homes.
March 29, 2021Rivian Plans EV Charging Network
Electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive is borrowing a page from Tesla Inc. and building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its coming R1T pickup and R1S SUV.
March 26, 2021NLRB Finds Elon Musk Tweet Violated Labor Law
DETROIT — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has tweeted his way into trouble with another federal agency, this time the National Labor Relations Board.
March 26, 2021Mack Announces Incentives Available for Electric Refuse Truck
Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the United States and Canada.
March 25, 2021Coalition Asks Biden Administration to Reduce Truck Emissions by Fall 2022
A wide-ranging coalition of business, science and environmental groups is calling on the Biden administration to within the next 18 months set “multi-pollutant climate and clean air standards†that will eliminate particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen and greenhouse gas emissions from new freight trucks and buses.
March 25, 2021