Stellantis has unveiled its Moving Ground Plane (MGP) technology – a $29.5 million investment – at the company’s research and technical center in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The upgraded wind tunnel will be able to measure and reduce airflow resistance from wheels and tires, which can account for up to 10% of total real-world aerodynamic drag, according to Stellantis. …

Daimler Truck North America has delivered 20 zero-emission, battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 tractors to Reyes Beverage Group, an alcoholic beverage distributor. The vehicles are deployed at Reyes’ Golden Brands – East Bay and Harbor Distributing – Huntington Beach, California warehouses. The company says this marks the first phase in Reyes’ transition to a fully…

Kia America reported its highest-ever October sales, with 68,908 units sold, driven by growth in electrified vehicles and SUVs, the manufacturer said. Sales of Kia’s all-electric (EV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and hybrid (HEV) vehicles increased by 70%, 65%, and 49% respectively compared to last year, marking a record for electrified model sales in October. SUV…

According to recent JATO Dynamics’ data for 28 European markets, demand for BEVs rebounded in Europe in September as buyers reacted positively to incentives, despite ongoing concerns about the future of electric cars on the continent. A total of 212,197 new BEVs were registered last month – up 14% from September 2023. Despite the monthly…

As the electric vehicle (EV) market evolves, concerns about battery health continue to shape decisions for manufacturers and fleet operators alike. Geotab’s latest study provides reassuring news: EV batteries are holding up better than previously expected, retaining an average of 91% of their capacity after five years. This insight,…

Volvo Trucks North America, in collaboration with its dealer TEC Equipment, has announced that customer Saldivar’s Trucking will become the first independent owner-operator in the U.S. to deploy a Volvo VNR Electric truck for drayage operations at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. “While large…

Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has launched its first battery electric Freightliner eCascadia at its subsidiary, Detroit Diesel Corporation, located in Redford, Michigan. The Freightliner eCascadia will be integrated into DTNA’s operations at the Detroit Logistics Center in Livonia, transporting components between Detroit’s offsite warehouse and the Redford production facility, the manufacturer said. The electric…

In 2016, Toyota introduced the Prius Prime as a plug-in hybrid model, offering both battery electric power for a limited range and hybrid gas-electric power for longer drives. In 2022, a new Prius Prime model was introduced, with a manufacturer-estimated electric vehicle range of up to 44 miles and a 0-60 time of 6.6…

Yamaha Motor is partnering with Caterham EVo Limited, a UK-based subsidiary of VT Holdings Co., Ltd. in the development of a new electric sports coupé, referred to as “Project V.” The collaboration aims to advance the project toward mass production and commercialization. Project V is a development project for an electric sports coupé that inherits Caterham’s DNA, which the companies…

Valeo, in collaboration with Mahle, is expanding its portfolio of magnet-free electric motors to cater to “upper-segment” vehicles. The partnership aims to develop a magnet-free electric axle system with peak power ranging from 220kW to 350kW, the companies said. The new technology, known as the iBEE system (inner Brushless Electrical Excitation), seeks to enhance the…