electric News Updates

Business, Equipment, Safety

Tackling Electrical Systems

Technicians often don't troubleshoot a truck's electrical system to the extent they could, according to a recent assessment by the Technology & Maintenance Council of American Trucking Associations. Here's why.

January 25, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

Replay: LiveOnWeb's 'Plugging Into an Electric Future'

On our Dec. 19 LiveOnWeb program, we were Plugging Into an Electric Future as we assessed the rapid escalation of development and deployment of electric vehicle technology. Watch the replay.

December 12, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

Volvo Trucks to Introduce All-Electric Version of VNR Model

WASHINGTON Volvo Trucks will bring electric-powered commercial trucks to North America in 2019 by introducing a battery-electric version of its VNR regional haul model.

December 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

AxleTech, Thor Trucks Partner to Build Heavy-Duty E-Powertrain

AxleTech and Thor Trucks have partnered to create a fully electric commercial vehicle powertrain, according to an Oct. 16 press release. The two will integrate AxleTechs e-axle technology with Thors proprietary battery technology.

October 22, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous

Automation, Electrification Could Advance Faster in Intermodal

LONG BEACH, Calif. Autonomous technologies and electrified equipment will have specific roles in the transportation and intermodal sectors and already are increasing safety and improving efficiency. As the technology continues to advance, it may gain adoption faster in the controlled situations within intermodal yards and drayage environments.

September 18, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

A Plug-Free Way to Fill the World With Electric Vehicles

Umer Anwer stops on the street near Tesla Inc.s Brooklyn showroom and grabs his smartphone. Hes looking for a spot to charge his electric car, and the Tesla charging plugs wont work with the Nissan Leaf hes driving. In fact, he would prefer not to bother with a plug at all.

September 4, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel

China's Shenzhen Quietly Emerges as Megacity With Electric-Vehicle Focus

The shift to electric vehicles that China has been pushing more than any other country has put Shenzhen at the leading edge of something unprecedented: the quieter city

August 30, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Will Your Next Truck Be a Plug-In?

Are electric vehicles poised to break through in commercial transportation? Episode 3 of RoadSigns has the answer. Click to listen.

August 13, 2018
Business, Technology, Fuel

BYD Trucks Receive Transport Canada Import Approval

BYD Canada, a unit of BYD Motors Inc., reported its zero-emissions, battery-electric trucks officially are available to import into Canada for sale and operation.

June 26, 2018