The Department of Energy's SuperTruck 3 program will provide funding for research and development of electric and fuel-cell trucks, including a broader range of vehicles than the tractor-trailers in the first two programs.
April 15, 2021
Food service logistics supplier Quality Custom Distribution will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years.
April 13, 2021
The release of the beta models, two of 57 to be produced, comes at a critical juncture for the upstart electric automaker.
April 1, 2021
There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.
March 31, 2021
Mercedes has chosen its plant in North Charleston, S.C. and two plants in Germany to build the next generation electric Sprinter, starting in the second half of 2023.
March 30, 2021
How efficient is an all-electric Class 6 delivery truck in its regular duty cycle with payloads up to 11,000 lbs.? Weight is less of an EV range inhibitor than you’d think.
March 29, 2021
Fleet electrification has been a focus at Geotab Extend, with executives discussing resale value, battery health, total cost of ownership, and cost of tracking.
March 25, 2021
In conjunction with Lightning eMotors, the deployment of the Lightning Electric Ford Transit 350HD electric vans follows a pilot of nine of the same vans in the U.S. last year.
March 24, 2021
Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) and Geotab are partnering to deliver a factory-installed connectivity solution on ELMS’ upcoming Urban Delivery EV to help provide customers with centralized access to their connected vehicle data via the MyGeotab platform.
March 24, 2021
Peterbilt has added an EV Operating Cost Calculator to its website to help prospective electric vehicle customers compare electric trucks to conventional models.
March 22, 2021
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stated at a House appropriations subcommittee that with the proper funding, the USPS could increase the number of electric vehicles it orders.
March 12, 2021
The purpose-built pickup includes powered workbenches, tool storage, and a modular expandable bed.
March 11, 2021
A Department of Energy representative laid out how fleets can thrive in an alternative energy transportation future during a Work Truck Show digital presentation.
March 10, 2021
The commercial electric vehicle maker said to expect “a prolonged process to explore our options and possibly pursue further action” related to its failed bid to win the contract to replace USPS vehicles.
March 4, 2021
The contract, which calls for putting 50,000 to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles into service over 10 years, includes electric powertrains as well as internal combustion engines.
February 23, 2021