More electric vehicle news – Page 15
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Battery researchers find possible reason for self-discharge
One of the biggest challenges Li-ion batteries face is self-discharge, where they lose their charge even when they are not in use
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Tesla Semi deliveries begin in the U.S. after 4-year delay
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the Semi in November 2017. Even though deliveries started in North America half a decade later, in December 2022, the electric truck still seems like a novelty, mainly due to production delays and unsatiated curiosity among interested parties regarding its real-world performance.
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Terberg’s battery-electric yard shunter detailed review
Terberg has launched a zero-tailpipe-emission shunter that has a cost parity with diesel. Our colleagues at Commercial Motor have been to take a closer look at it, and explore some of the Dutch manufacturer’s other developments
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Freight Carbon Zero Interview – Einride general manager for Europe Robert Ziegler
Swedish truck and tech company, Einride, is growing rapidly. Having secured $500 million of funding last year it has recently opened up in Germany, Benelux and the US and there’s a UK market entry imminent. We got the low down on the company and its plans for the future from ...
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Success for Scania’s regional battery electric trucks as order total rises to 640
In June 2022, Scania debuted battery electric trucks for regional transportation. Currently the orders have reached 640, and the corporation sees a definite trend for electric vehicles.
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Explainer article - how does the battery work in a battery electric truck?
We’re conscious many in the commercial vehicle and road freight sector are having to get to grips with a whole new world of technology, terms and vehicle operating conditions. In the first of an occasional series of explainer articles, Andy Salter takes a look at how Lithium-ion batteries being used ...
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The circular economy
We saw this published by our friends at Emissions Analytics and have received permission to re-publish it here.
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50 eActros LongHaul battery electric trucks are set to go into service with German logistics giant Dachser
Mercedes-Benz and Dachser of Germany have signed a letter of intent which will see 50 eActros LongHaul 6x2 swap body trucks join the fleet. The vehicles are expected to be in full series production by 2024. “Dachser is a very valuable customer for us in sustainable transport. Dachser was already ...
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Future direction of carbon zero commercial vehicle development discussed at IAA Transportation 2022
In a recent panel discussion at the IAA 2022 Andy Salter – Managing Director of Freight Carbon Zero and former Editor of Commercial Motor - was invited to facilitate a panel discussion to address the BIG industry question: Hydrogen or Battery Electric is there a single solution? The panel was ...
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Solid-state batteries still 10 years away from mass production, says leading manufacturer
Mass production of solid state batteries, the much-awaited breakthrough development to unlock energy density and rapid charging improvements, are still at least a decade away accoring to StoreDot, a pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles. The company is urging global automotive manufacturers to consider interim technologies ...
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Rising energy prices are deterring drivers from investing in electric vehicles.
A new survey has found the rising cost of energy bills is discouraging more than seven out of ten drivers from purchasing an electric vehicle.
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Report reveals global market share and usage in battery makers between January and August 2022
CATL retained its global battery storage market leadership for electric vehicles sold between January and August 2022. LG Energy Solution stayed in second spot, with SK On and Samsung SDI in fifth and sixth place, respectively.
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Renault Trucks partners with Geodis to design a new 16-tonner
Renault Trucks and Geodis are working on a new urban truck design Renault Trucks and logistics company Geodis are working on a partnership to design a new 16-tonne electric heavy duty truck dedicated to urban logistics. The so-called Oxygen Project will be designed to meet the requirements ...
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Volta Trucks announces “Truck as a Service” leasing rates
Volta Trucks, the start-up truck builder, has released the first details of its “Truck as a Service” (TaaS) leasing rates for its Volta Zero 16-tonne truck. The eight-year leasing package which includes the vehicle, maintenance and service, insurance and charging infrastructure comes in at £3810 for the box bodied ambient ...
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Reform electricity market to protect planet and supply chains, UKWA tells government
Sweeping changes to electricity supply systems are needed to protect supply chains, including the removal of barriers to installing commercial and domestic renewable energy systems, according to the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA).
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Guest and Electra sign exclusive electric vehicle distribution agreement
Commercial vehicle distributor Guest Truck & Van and specialist zero-emission truck manufacturer Electra Commercial Vehicles have signed an exclusive sales distribution agreement. The deal will see Electra products sit alongside Guest’s Iveco and Fiat Professional offerings across their network of 13 locations, to provide a comprehensive choice of alternative fueled ...
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UK battery electric commercial vehicle volumes soar in September despite “big questions” over charging
A battery electric vehicle (BEV) “boom” led to deliveries of electric CVs increasing by 70% last month, but concerns remain about the UK’s charging infrastructure.
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40-tonne eActros successfully crosses the Arlberg Pass in Tyrol in performance test
Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 tractor unit, which recently premiered at the IAA Transportation 2022, has successfully completed tests in the Tyrolean mountains.
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Lunaz continues to test retrofit electric refuse truck
Lunaz is moving on with the development of its upcycled electric vehicles (UEVs), having completed a “demanding” hill-climb as part of its lengthy testing programme at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, UK. The Mercedes Econic platform serves as the foundation for the Lunaz waste trucks. They have undergone a retrofit ...
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Arrival shifts focus to US market, scaling back UK activity
UK-based electric van manufacturer Arrival has announced it is shifting focus to the US market as it opens a new micro-factory in North Carolina next year and scales back its UK operations in Bicester. The company started production of the battery-powered van in Q3 2022, with parcel-giant UPS taking the ...