Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group are forming an equally controlled and owned joint venture (JV) to create electrical architecture and software technology. The companies said that the partnership is anticipated to accelerate the development of software for Rivian and Volkswagen Group. Rivian said its in-market zonal hardware design and integrated technology platform are expected to…

At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, WattEV said that it is increasing its current fleet of 36 battery-electric trucks to more than 180 by the end of this year. The increase comes on the heels of WattEV’s expansion of its charging depots to five locations within the past month. …

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems recently highlighted its Global Scalable Brake Control (GSBC) compatibility with electric vehicle (EV) powertrains and its capacity to enhance driver assistance safety systems at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. GSBC is Bendix’s electronic braking system (EBS) technology. EBS, sometimes called “brake-by-wire” or electropneumatic braking system technology, uses electronic signals…

Published: July 3, 2024 Honda recently started production of its new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. The CR-V e:FCEV received a 270-mile EPA driving range rating, combining the fuel cell system with plug-in charging to provide up to 29 miles of EV…

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) said it is committed to reducing its overall carbon footprint by integrating a comprehensive circular economy approach across its operations by emphasizing repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in all DTNA EVs. Leveraging advanced technology, DTNA said it can…

BAE Systems and Eaton said they successfully tested their integrated electric drive system for medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. Using this technology, the companies said existing truck models can be adapted across various zero-emission applications, improving efficiency, performance and flexibility. Testing occurred at Eaton’s proving grounds in…

City of Portland, Maine, officials recently took delivery of a Class 8 Mack LR Electric model – the state’s first refuse battery-electric vehicle (BEV) – during an event in the city. A combined grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act and the Maine Department of EPA helped fund the purchase of the LR…

In a recent IDTechEx report, “Advanced Li-ion Battery Technologies 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts,” the company included an analysis of the latest in silicon anode developments. According to the report, maximizing energy density has been one key area of focus in electric vehicle battery development. Optimizations in cell and battery pack designs, alongside the use of…

Volvo Cars‘ factory outside Charleston, South Carolina started building its new electric flagship SUV – and the first customer deliveries are scheduled for the second half of this year. The EX90 not only expands the company’s portfolio of fully electric cars but also represents a paradigm shift for the company as it is the first…

Schaeffler is showcasing its work in the field of hydrogen electrolyzers and fuel cells and its progress toward the commercialization of green hydrogen at the Hydrogen Americas 2024 Summit and Exhibition in Washington, D.C. Schaeffler says its core competencies – honed through its bearings production that requires…