Electrification isn’t just for glamorous sports cars – the humble garbage truck is a likely candidate too. Companies including Motiv Power Systems and Wrightspeed have deployed plug-in refuse trucks. Now Chinese automaker BYD and Wayne Engineering, a manufacturer of chassis-mounted productivity solutions for the solid waste industry, have announced the launch of a pure electric… Read more »
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California budget gaps leave heavy-duty EV projects in limbo
Opinion by Urvi Nagrani, Director of Marketing & Business Development, Motiv Power Systems The state of California has approved a number of measures to advance sustainable transportation. Governor Jerry Brown has both a Zero-Emission Vehicle Action Plan and a Sustainable Freight Plan, and the senate passed a landmark climate bill last year. California’s leadership on… Read more »
Mercedes presents electric delivery truck
Despite the demonstrable savings, commercial vehicles have been slower to electrify than passenger cars, and the majors have mostly left the field open for start-up firms such as Motiv Power Systems and Wrightspeed. However, as performance improves and emissions regulations tighten (some European cities are making noises about someday banning ICE trucks from city centers),… Read more »
California Energy Commission grants $10 million for electric buses and trucks
The California Energy Commission has approved more than $10 million in grants for four projects demonstrating medium- and heavy-duty vehicle technologies using battery-electric or fuel-cell powertrains. The Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program projects include: $2.9 million to CALSTART, Inc. to buy four 33-foot BYD battery-electric buses, which will be built at BYD’s… Read more »
Chicago orders 20 electric garbage trucks
The City of Chicago has placed a purchase order with Motiv Power Systems for up to $13.4 million to supply 20 electric garbage trucks. The ERV is a Class 8 truck with a Loadmaster Excel-S rear loader body and a Crane Carrier chassis. It has a gross weight of 60,000 lbs and a capacity of… Read more »
New study: V2G-equipped buses could save school districts millions
Electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability could save school districts millions of dollars while reducing children’s exposure to diesel fumes, according to recent research by the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment. The study, A Cost Benefit Analysis of a V2G-Capable Electric School Bus Compared to a Traditional Diesel School Bus, appears… Read more »
Plug-in fleets: small challenges, huge savings
Four plug-in truck companies talk to fleet managers about electrification opportunities Plug-in vehicles are different. Aside from the obvious changes in technology, they present a different financial model for corporate number crunchers. This means some challenges for those pitching EVs and PHEVs to fleet operators. Fortunately for the EV industry and the fleets of the… Read more »
NXP launches EV BMS chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
NXP Semiconductors has announced a battery management system (BMS) chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), featuring hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization across all battery cell measurements in a high-voltage EV battery pack. According to NXP, this marks the first time lab-grade EIS diagnostics are available directly within a vehicle’s embedded BMS, targeting improved tracking of battery… Read more »
Cutting-edge connector solutions for next-generation vehicle challenges
Sponsored by Heilind. Hirose delivers innovative connector solutions that power the future of automotive technology. Trusted by the world’s leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, its portfolio addresses the full spectrum of applications—from EV powertrains and charging systems to ADAS, LiDAR, infotainment, and in-vehicle networks. With expertise in miniaturization, high-speed transmission, and rugged power delivery,… Read more »
NEO signs offtake deal for silicon battery material with North American battery company
Canada-based NEO Battery Materials has signed a four-year offtake agreement and a joint development agreement (JDA) with a North American lithium-ion battery company specializing in performance-intensive, specialty applications, including unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones and defense-related mobile systems. Under the offtake deal, the customer has committed to a total purchase volume of 50 tons of… Read more »