DHL Express has added 45 new Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vans to its US pickup and delivery fleet. The company already has more than 10,000 eSprinters in its global fleet, but these will be the first in its US fleet. The new eSprinters will be deployed across several markets, including Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and the New… Read more »
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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 »
John Deere’s electrification efforts trickle down to consumer lawnmowers
Charged tests the Z380R electric zero-turn mower. As regular Charged readers know, the makers of off-highway vehicles and equipment are steadily electrifying their products. John Deere is no exception. The company was started in 1837 when a blacksmith named (you guessed it) John Deere invented a new type of steel plow that made it easier… Read more »
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more »
How the transition from graphite to silicon-anode batteries will revolutionize the EV industry
Q&A with Group 14’s CEO As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. There has been talk about using silicon anodes to replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for several years…. Read more »
Danfoss eHydraulic Power Module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane
Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to global crane manufacturer SANY. SANY will use the module to electrify a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane. SANY launched the electric crane earlier this year. The company is working to develop fully electric versions of its higher-capacity crawler cranes, having previously electrified its… Read more »
California FedEx contractor orders five Motiv Electric Trucks
NorCal Logistics, a woman-owned FedEx contractor and pick-up and delivery service provider in Northern California, has taken a first step towards electrifying its truck fleet, ordering five electric Class 6 step vans from California-based Motiv Electric Trucks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv produces a range of electric vehicles,… Read more »
First Student to use Ampcontrol’s EV charging platform for its electric school buses
School bus operator First Student has selected Ampcontrol‘s EV charging platform to monitor and optimize all of its electric school bus operations. The partnership includes Ampcontrol’s cloud software, AmpEdge onsite controller solution, and professional services to optimize the energy usage and operation of the electric fleet. First Student expects to realize a substantial reduction in… Read more »
Bollinger Motors partners with EO Charging to provide fleet electrification solutions
EV manufacturer Bollinger Motors, a subsidiary of Mullen Automotive, has partnered with fleet charging specialist EO Charging to offer comprehensive electrification solutions for Bollinger’s commercial fleet customers. EO Charging will deliver its “full charge assurance solution,” including charger installation, a complete tech stack and 24/7 support—the company promises an uptime greater than 99%. The company… Read more »
NASCAR installs EV chargers at Daytona Beach headquarters
NASCAR, in collaboration with Florida Power & Light’s EVolution commercial charging solutions and electrical powerhouse ABB, has completed the installation of 30 Level 2 EV chargers at its Daytona Beach headquarters. This is one step in the organization’s Impact plan, which aims to reduce NASCAR’s carbon footprint to zero across its core operations by 2035…. Read more »