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Xos Sends Out BEVs to Help Feed Those in Need

Employees at electric truck maker Xos decided something was equally vital as strong financial metrics: performing acts of generosity within the community.

November 23, 2021
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LG Energy Strikes Battery-Metal Deal With Sigma Lithium

LG Energy Solution, one of the world’s top electric-vehicle battery makers, has struck a supply deal with Sigma Lithium Corp. as demand for the metal soars.

October 5, 2021
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NACFE Finds Many Fleets Could Run Electric Trucks Now

Fleets in four market segments could switch to battery-electric vehicles right now, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency concluded after its recent Run on Less — Electric event.

September 23, 2021
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More BEV Last-Mile Deliveries Eyed Once Charging Expands

LONG BEACH, Calif. — An electric last-mile surge is coming. Battery-electric vans and medium-duty trucks will claim a predominant role in goods landing at the front door. The charging infrastructure those vehicles will require must expand, too.

September 2, 2021
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Heavy-duty fleet Electrification trends for 2021

With eTruck and eBus market shares beginning to rise, there’s never been a better time to go electric. This new white paper discusses the latest heavy-duty EV models and the impact switching to EVs could have on your fleet.  

September 1, 2021
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Largest Electric Truck Deployment Ever Gets Going in Southern California

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The largest commercial deployment of battery-electric trucks in North America is ramping up in Southern California for an eight-year run, state officials announced Aug. 31 during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo here.

September 1, 2021
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Peterbilt Delivers 10 Battery-Electric Trucks to Shippers Transport Express

Peterbilt Motors Co. announced the delivery of 10 battery-electric Model 579EVs to Shippers Transport Express for immediate use as part of their drayage operations at the Port of Oakland.

August 25, 2021
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Volvo Delivers Electric Class 8 Truck to New York Metro Area

Volvo Trucks North America has delivered its first electric-powered Class 8 truck on the East Coast to New York-based Manhattan Beer Distributors.

August 12, 2021
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EV Battery Maker SES Agrees to Go Public Via Ivanhoe SPAC

Battery maker SES Holdings Pte has agreed to go public by merging with Ivanhoe Capital Acquisition Corp. in a deal that will value the combined company at about $3.6 billion.

July 13, 2021
Technology

Heavy-duty fleet Electrification trends for 2021

With eTruck and eBus market shares beginning to rise, there’s never been a better time to go electric. This new white paper discusses the latest heavy-duty EV models and the impact switching to EVs could have on your fleet. 

May 1, 2021