International Motors has introduced a new electric Class 8 regional haul tractor: the International eRH Series. The eRH joins the International eMV Series and the IC Bus Electric CE Series in International’s electric vehicle lineup. Designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty regional and drayage fleets, the eRH Series is available in 4×2 and 6×4… Read more »
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Swedish miner LKAB to complete first test of electric truck
Swedish state-owned mining company LKAB is nearing completion of the first phase of testing the electric Scania Heavy Tipper truck above ground in Malmberget, Sweden after approximately 50,000 km driven. The battery-powered trucks are part of LKAB’s goal to electrify the vehicle fleet throughout its value chain, from mine to finished product. LKAB brought the Heavy… Read more »
Reefer trailer refrigeration unit powered by solar, battery and regeneration
Powered semi-trailers, which carry batteries and electric motors to take some of the load of the tractor, are emerging as a cost-effective way to extend the range of an electric semi (or improve the fuel efficiency of a legacy tractor). Now a three-way partnership is testing a related concept—using electricity to power the refrigeration unit… Read more »
Dannar brings a multipurpose electric platform to the off-highway market
One EV, a thousand applications Q&A with CEO Gary Dannar Different buyers need (or want) different vehicles—that’s why most consumer automakers offer a range of a dozen or so models, from practical family cars to sleek sports cars to hulking pickup trucks. But in the commercial vehicle sphere, this wouldn’t be good enough—different markets demand… Read more »
VOLTARI unveils Patrol 26 Rib electric patrol boat series
Florida-headquartered electric boat manufacturer VOLTARI has started production of its Patrol 26 RIB electric patrol boat designed for government, military and security applications. The boat has a carbon fiber hull and a 24-degree deadrise deep-V oceangoing design. It features 740 hp of power, 1,007 lb⋅ft of torque, a dual-prop drive, contra-rotating propellers and trimmable outdrive…. Read more »
Webinar: Thermal interface materials and dielectric coatings for EVs
Join this webinar, where we’ll discuss the latest trends that are driving growth in the EV Fleet industry, including: This webinar was hosted by CHARGED on Wednesday, October 2nd, at 11 am US EDT. Watch now, it’s free!
GM BrightDrop division to be merged into Chevrolet, Zevo EV to be renamed Chevrolet BrightDrop
General Motors is merging its BrightDrop division, which designs and manufactures light electric commercial vehicles, into Chevrolet, in order to leverage the latter’s sales and service network. BrightDrop was founded by GM in 2021. Chevrolet was founded 112 years ago in 1911. The move is intended to provide commercial customers with greater convenience when it… Read more »
Honda to begin sales of N-VAN e: commercial EV in Japan in October
Japanese automaker Honda Motor will start sales in Japan of a new commercial mini-EV, the N-VAN e:, in October. The N-VAN e: is a commercial mini-EV model developed by adding EV features to the gasoline-powered N-VAN, such as a power output function and a quiet cabin (and adding a colon to the name). It maintains… Read more »
European sightseeing tours go electric—Big Bus Tours deploys 40 electric buses
They ply the streets of every major European city—double-decker buses with open top decks, loaded with tourists taking in the sights. Like every other class of vehicle, these tour buses are starting to go electric. Multinational tour bus operator Big Bus Tours has added 40 electric sightseeing buses to its fleet, just in time for… Read more »
Hexagon Purus teams with Hino to launch Tern electric truck
Norway-based EV systems supplier Hexagon Purus and Japanese vehicle manufacturer Hino Trucks, a Toyota subsidiary, have launched their electric truck brand, Tern, and its first model, the RC8 Class 8 tractor tailored for the US market. A product of a long-term agreement between the two companies valued at up to $2 billion, the Tern will… Read more »
