By Jeffrey Wishart, a Senior Project Engineer at Intertek, conducts research and development on products and services in the areas of energy, the environment, and advanced transportation. In addition to his supervisory position at Intertek, Dr. Wishart worked for several years at ETEC LABS (the research and consulting division of ECOtality) and at a utility company… Read more »
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Union of Concerned Scientists releases comprehensive study of EVs’ impact on climate change and charging costs
The UCS's report is titled State of Charge: Electric Vehicles’ Global Warming Emissions and Fuel-Cost Savings Across the US.
5 overlooked EV components that are prone to vibration failure
Sponsored by Team Corporation. Electric vehicles have taken the automotive industry by storm as the United States aims to lower transportation emissions. However, while these efficient vehicles utilize cutting-edge technologies and deliver impressive results, some components remain prone to vibration failure. 1 Fasteners High-frequency vibrations from EV motors can result in standard fasteners loosening, which… Read more »
Develon launches new range of electric excavators
In response to rapidly expanding demand for electric construction equipment, especially in progressive regions like the Benelux and Nordic countries, Develon (formerly Doosan Construction Equipment) is significantly expanding its portfolio of electric-powered excavators. Develon says its new electric machines offer identical performance to their diesel counterparts, while delivering significant reductions in emissions, noise and vibration…. Read more »
Recycling automotive shredder residue into chemical feedstock
As the European Union prepares legislation regarding end-of-life vehicles, policymakers need to consider the most efficient and greenest ways to dispose of automotive materials. A new study by the research university ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles—to recycle it alongside biomass. The… Read more »
NRT Bus and Zenobē deploy 35 electric school buses in Massachusetts
Zenobē offers a turnkey fleet-as-a-service package that enables customers to electrify their vehicle fleets for a fixed fee. The company specializes in deploying second-life EV batteries that can generate revenue and help fleet customers to finance their EV projects. (See our in-depth interview with Zenobē co-founder and Director Steven Meersman, published in May 2025.) Zenobē… Read more »
California awards $500 million in funding for 1,000 electric school buses
The State of California has awarded $500 million for educational agencies to buy electric school buses and chargers. The Zero-Emissions School Bus and Infrastructure (ZESBI) project has selected 133 educational agencies to receive 1,000 school buses and related charging infrastructure. The grants are expected to be finalized by the end of the year. The incentive program… Read more »
Video: Volvo CE’s electric construction equipment—practical considerations, successes and challenges
Charged recently chatted with Fredrik Tjernström from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to learn about the OEM’s electrification journey. Tjernström detailed Volvo CE’s gradual and strategic progression in electrifying its equipment lineup, starting four years ago with compact machines such as fully electric compact excavators and wheel loaders. He highlighted recent advancements, including launching electric… Read more »
NYSERDA awards $2.9 million for shared electric transportation projects in New York
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has awarded $2.9 million to 29 community-led projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions in New York, through the state’s $32-million Clean Mobility Program. Each of the awarded project teams will receive $100,000 to conduct feasibility studies on local transportation options including shared… Read more »
Electric buses are taking over Canada’s cities—but hydrogen refuses to die
Electric buses have now been around long enough for transit agencies to have a good handle on the fuel and maintenance savings they can expect, and pilots are giving way to volume orders. In a recent article from CleanTechnica, Michael Barnard takes us on a tour of Canada to look at some of the electric… Read more »