The Battery Workforce Challenge, a public-private partnership and North American collegiate engineering competition between the U.S Department of Energy (DOE), Stellantis and Argonne National Laboratory, revealed that the recently introduced Ram ProMaster electric van is the vehicle that students will receive to design, build, test and integrate an advanced electric vehicle (EV) battery pack. The…

Mack Trucks recently began production of its second battery-electric vehicle (BEV), the Mack MD Electric, and delivered units to several customers including ABF Freight, DC Logistics, Mission Linen and Pronto Freight Ways to begin operations and testing. Mack announced this at the NTEA – Work Truck Association’s Work Truck Week 2024, March 5-8, at the…

Published: March 14, 2024 According to JATO Dynamics’ data from 28 European markets, 1,011,281 new passenger cars were registered in Europe in January – marking a rise of 11% compared to January 2023. JATO Dynamics said a large portion of this growth was driven by demand for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. SUVs, sports…

In a recent newsletter, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) asked readers to keep an open mind when it comes to real-world commercial applications for BEVs. Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE, alluded to Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, explaining that having additional vehicle options drives competition and benefits fleets, but widespread adoption of BEV…

Volvo Cars reported that it achieved its highest-ever share of electrified models in February – both in fully electric and plug-in hybrids combined. It also reported sales of 50,315 cars in February, a decline of 2% compared with the same month last year. The company said the main reason for the decline is the timing…

Motiv Power Systems completed the deployment of five electric delivery vehicles to Shasta Linen Supply, a commercial linen supply company delivering linens, uniforms and other textiles to over 1,200 business and professional firms in California. California-based companies are beginning to transition to electric in accordance with the state’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation, which requires…

Thanks to recent laboratory tests, StoreDot confirmed that its battery cells can recharge even in freezing weather, while still maintaining a consistent driving range. These recent tests show StoreDot’s silicon battery cells reach 80% capacity when charged at -10°C (14°F) with standard charging speed. StoreDot said its battery cells have been tested and have shown…

Lucid Group debuted three European vehicles at the Geneva International Motor Show from Feb. 26-March 3, the SUV Gravity, the Air Sapphire and the rear-wheel-drive version of the Air Pure, which will be presented to the European market. The Californian EV company also revealed expanded service offerings and an updated portfolio of its Air lineup.…

According to JATO Dynamics’ data from 28 European markets, 1,011,281 new passenger cars were registered in Europe in January – marking a rise of 11% compared to January 2023. JATO Dynamics said a large portion of this growth was driven by demand for electric cars and plug-in hybrids. SUVs, sports cars and compact cars also…

GM revealed its latest fuel cell-related project, which is a hydrogen-based worksite ecosystem centered around its fleet of medium-duty fuel cell trucks. Southern Company, a gas and electric utility company based in the Southern US, will receive GM Hydrotec fuel cell-powered medium-duty trucks to be used as shop vehicles at its worksites. With funding awarded…