Truck manufacturer Scania plans to invest 70 million euros in its production site in Angers, France, to expand its capacity for electric truck production. The investment includes an extension of the existing facility and the adaptation of assembly lines for electric truck production. Scania’s Angers facility, in operation for more than three decades, serves customers… Read more »
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2027 Rivian R2: Will a smaller, less expensive electric SUV make Rivian the next Tesla?
Rivian aims to grow with a smaller, more affordable EV; the R2 has to have a Tesla Model Y moment. The 2027 Rivian R2 electric SUV has to be nothing less than the company’s breakout vehicle. Tall and square, the five-seat compact utility vehicle is aimed at the heart of the U.S. market, with up… Read more »
California announces $55 million in new funding for public EV fast charging
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced $55.2 million in new funding for public fast EV charger deployment across the state, through the California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project (CALeVIP). The new funding will be available through two upcoming incentive windows under CALeVIP’s Fast Charge California Project, giving site owners and project developers two opportunities to… Read more »
California bill aims to enforce electric truck pricing transparency
A common criticism of subsidy programs is that sellers may simply raise their prices by part or all of the subsidy amount, capturing taxpayer money as additional profit instead of passing on savings to buyers. In California, which is expanding its already substantial support for electric commercial vehicles, a bill before the Senate would require… Read more »
Bosch wins Mercedes-Benz order for electric motors across multiple performance classes, extending into the 2030s
Bosch has secured a major electric motor supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz, covering motors for multiple performance classes in the premium manufacturer’s next generation of electric drives. Financial terms and volume weren’t disclosed. The partnership runs into the 2030s. The motors achieve up to 98% efficiency, enabled by what Bosch describes as a new winding technology… Read more »
EV manufacturer Slate wins $5-million grant to expand its Michigan HQ
Since beginning operations in 2022, Slate Auto has made lots of headlines for its plan to offer a low-cost electric pickup truck. Now the company has won a $5-million Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant to expand its North American headquarters in Troy, Michigan. Between its HQ in Troy and a recently-opened facility in Sterling… Read more »
Big Orange goes green: UT Knoxville to deploy nine electric trucks
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville plans to deploy nine electric trucks, including a refuse truck that will be used to collect recyclable materials. The Volterra electric refuse truck is built by McNeilus (a subsidiary of Oshkosh) in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, using aluminum from Alcoa, which is not far from the UT campus. A refuse truck is… Read more »
The week in electric bus news: e-buses motor past inflection point in Europe
Electric city buses have reached critical mass in Europe, Transport and Environment reports. Sixty percent of new EU city buses ordered in 2025 were electric (56% battery-electric and 4% fuel cell). At the current rate of growth in sales, all new city buses are expected to be electric by 2028. A variety of OEMs from… Read more »
Flemish transport agency deploys its 1,000th electric bus
Transport agency De Lijn, which serves the Flanders region of Belgium, has commissioned its 1,000th electric bus, and is steadily ordering more. In 2025, De Lijn ordered more than 650 new e-buses, which will be deployed in phases in the coming years. By 2035, the company plans to phase out diesel buses entirely. This will… Read more »
Michigan achieves NEVI fully built out status, unlocking $51 million in additional funding for public EV charging
Michigan has reached a milestone in its implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, unlocking the remaining funds for the state’s EV charging buildout. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the state’s fiscal year 2026 EV Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Plan, and Michigan has received “fully built out” certification under the NEVI program…. Read more »