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Tesla’s Elon Musk reports upcoming 621-mile range for Semi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this week that his company is developing a battery that will take its long-awaited all-electric Semi to range of 1,000km, or roughly 621 miles, a 24% increase over the earlier stated range of 500 miles. The range spike includes not only using a more powerful battery but in turn using […]
November 25, 2020
Trucks
DHL rolling out electric cabovers in California
Cabovers aren’t exactly enjoying a huge resurgence in the United States, but if you’re in the Los Angeles area anytime soon you may see a few thanks to DHL and BYD Motors. DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced another step forward in its emissions reduction and climate protection goals with the launch […]
November 25, 2020
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Ford unveils 2022 E-Transit with 40% reduction in total cost of ownership
Ford continues to embrace California’s zero-emissions policies and the Paris Agreement with its reveal of the 2022 E-Transit van. Details here on CCJ.
November 13, 2020
Class 3-6
Ford reveals 2022 E-Transit with 40% TCO savings
Ford revealed its 2022 E-Transit today and doubled-down on its approach to a carbon-neutral future while embracing California’s zero emissions policies along with the Paris Agreement, the international climate protection pact that the U.S. withdrew from in 2017 under President Donald Trump. “This is the path we’re on,” said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley. […]
November 12, 2020
Alternative power
Cummins and Navistar pairing up for fuel cell truck development
Cummins and Navistar announced today that they’ll be working together on the development of a class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells that will be tested by Werner Enterprises. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) […]
November 11, 2020
Alternative power
Motiv and Workhorse rolling out more electric vans
Motiv Power Systems and Workhorse both announced new orders for their electric step vans this week. Motiv reported that it will be providing over 100 of its electric delivery trucks to Bimbo Bakeries, the largest bakery in the United States. The order follows a successful 12-month pilot of five Motiv-powered electric trucks at Bimbo that Motiv […]
November 11, 2020
Business
From maintenance to charging, fleets detail experiences so far with Class 8 battery-powered trucks
Class 8 electric tractors are quietly making history in California though predictably, as with most cutting-edge technology, there’s been some bumps along the way.
November 3, 2020
Class 3-6
New Ford E-Transit coming on the heels of strong EV partnerships
What are some questions that come to mind for electric trucks and vans? How about vehicle cost, charger cost, infrastructure requirements, max payload, max towing, range, charge times, maintenance, total cost of ownership…these are some of the questions we had in mind when Ford announced its all-electric 2022 E-Transit cargo van at the Work Truck […]
October 29, 2020
Vocational
BYD electric trash trucks going to Florida
BYD announced that the City of Ocala, Florida will add five Class 8 battery-electric BYD refuse trucks to its fleet, making it one of the first cities in Florida to adopt the company’s zero-emission technology. The Ocala City Council pre-approved the 2021 purchase of three electric BYD refuse trucks and will buy two more in […]
October 28, 2020
Alternative power
2022 GMC HUMMER EV delivers 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. torque
GMC unveiled its all-electric 2022 HUMMER EV pickup this week with an estimated 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. of tire-shredding torque. Let’s just stop there for a second. Hmmm…yes, electric HUMMER drivers will be able to easily smoke most drivers at the light or off the beaten path. From high performance tiger to an ultra-quiet […]
October 21, 2020
Alternative power
Ford releases video of 2021 Ford hybrid F-150 torture test
Ford released a video this week showing torture testing of its new 2021 hybrid F-150 which includes a memorable battery test. The all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain with 430 horsepower and 570 lb.-ft. torque (the most ever in an F-150) is available in the all-new F-150 and is the only full-hybrid powertrain available in […]
October 7, 2020
Trucks
Hino unveils electric trucks and fuel cell tractor built with Toyota
Hino on Monday became the latest trucking OEM to toss its hat into the electrified ring, leaping into a crowded green trucking field that already includes the likes of Freightliner, Volvo, and Paccar, among others. Project Z, Hino’s development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks, leans on partnerships with technology leaders […]
October 7, 2020
Alternative power
California utility launches fleet charging program
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) announced today the launch of Power Your Drive for Fleets, the first large-scale program of its kind in the region that will provide charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission buses, trucks, forklifts and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. At the same time, SDG&E announced its […]
September 30, 2020
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Nikola rolls out its zero emissions business plan
Nikola Corporation on Wednesday unveiled its strategy and vision to becoming a global leader in zero-emissions transportation–one that calls for the company to play the role of both “innovator and an integrator.” Nine days ago, company founder Trevor Milton stepped down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by […]
September 30, 2020
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President Trump helps launch an electric truck at The White House
It’s not every day that you see an electric pickup—and certainly not one parked in front of The White House. But that was the case this week as President Donald Trump lauded Lordstown Motors for their upcoming electric Endurance pickup. While standing in front of the crew-cab truck during a brief outdoor press conference, Trump […]
September 30, 2020
Business
On ‘Battery Day,’ Tesla announces potential of new long-range battery for Semi
Tesla revealed three new battery plans at its 2020 Annyal Shareholder Meeting and Battery Day event. Learn more about what this means for the Tesla Semi on CCJ.
September 24, 2020
Alternative power
Tesla reports big range increase with sharp reduction in battery cost
For fleets thinking ‘range is the bane’ when it comes to electric trucks, Tesla predicted a range increase of up to 54% during its 2020 Annual Shareholder Meeting and Battery Day event Tuesday in Fremont, Calif. COVID-leery shareholders sitting inside their Tesla cars in a parking lot near the company’s factory frequently honked in approval […]
September 23, 2020
Alternative power
Nikola’s founder Trevor Milton calls it quits following fraud allegations
Nikola Motor Company founder Trevor Milton announced Monday morning that he would step down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by a skeptical stock short-seller and subsequent inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The focus should be on the company and its world changing mission,” […]
September 21, 2020
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