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Rivian rolls out nation's first factory-produced all-electric, half-ton pickup
Auto history rolled out this week at Rivian's factory in Normal, Ill., where the company brought the nation's first all-electric half-ton pickup to market.
September 15, 2021
Battery electric
800-hp electric Ford Raptor uses versatile transmission
An all-electric Ford Raptor rolled out at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo this week in Long Beach, Calif. The truck uses the versatile EMAX electric transmission which can be used in Class 1 - 8 battery-powered commercial vehicles.
September 1, 2021
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First all-electric fleet and supporting service center becoming a reality for NFI Industries
With its plans to acquire 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks and 30 Freightliner eCascadias for its warehouse in Ontario, Calif., NFI becomes the first fleet in the nation to fully commit to using zero-emission trucks at a single location.
September 1, 2021
Battery electric
East Coast gets its first Volvo VNR Electric
Manhattan Beer Distributors recently became the first fleet on the East Coast to take delivery of a Volvo VNR Electric truck.
August 18, 2021
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Video: All four tires steer on electric Silverado
Newly released video shows the all-electric Silverado 1500 available with Four-Wheel Steer and 24-inch wheels.
August 11, 2021
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Delivery trucks powered by whiskey distillery
In an unusual approach to clean up emissions in its delivery trucks, renowned whiskey manufacturer Glenfiddich has turned to its own distillery for help.
August 11, 2021
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Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure losing ground to electric
There's been an overall increase in electric charging stations, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
August 3, 2021
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Tesla delays electric Semi for third time
Tesla cites "limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges," in third delay of its Semi truck launch.
July 26, 2021
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Electric Ram 1500 pickup coming in 2024
Ram announced late last week that its pickups and vans will be battery-powered starting with the Ram 1500 pickup in 2024.
July 14, 2021
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Willie Nelson gives a thumbs up to an electric step van
While an electric FedEx step van may not always be on his mind, country music icon Willie Nelson did give an enthusiastic endorsement for the EV in a short, humorous ad.
July 7, 2021
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Experts warn of possible EV tech shortage, advise planning ahead
As more commercial and consumer EVs hit the road, industry experts say fleets need to plan ahead and consider how these high-tech wonders just might attract a broader pool of technicians, particularly women, which could help alleviate a tech shortage.
June 30, 2021
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Ford stepping up fleet EV charging management
With charging management viewed as a hindrance to fleet EV adoption, Ford is focusing more on that side of the business with its acquisition of a California-based charging management company.
June 23, 2021
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Lordstown CEO, CFO resign following internal investigation
Lordstown stock rebounded this week after CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez resigned and the company committed to starting production of its electric truck in September.
June 16, 2021
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Renewable natural gas gaining momentum with fleets
Renewable natural gas use among fleets is "expanding exponentially" with both its negative carbon value and adoption cost besting electric.
June 15, 2021
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Lordstown electric truck in doubt over cash woes
The all-electric Lordstown Endurance pickup has had a serious setback according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing the company submitted this week.
June 9, 2021
Opinion
Ford points out 'battery friendly' AC charging
DC fast-charging sounds good, but it costs much more than AC charging, takes up more space and leads to faster battery degradation.
June 9, 2021
Battery electric
Crane Carrier, PositivEnergy team up for electric truck charging
Crane Carrier's parent company, Battle Motors, has partnered with PositivEnergy to provide chargers to municipal accounts for powering up Crane's all-electric refuse trucks.
June 2, 2021
Battery electric
Autocar announces electric truck
Autocar is the latest OEM to announce an all-electric truck and the only one "with an OEM-developed electric vehicle system, all Autocar.”
June 2, 2021
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Rivian rolls out nation's first factory-produced all-electric, half-ton pickup
Auto history rolled out this week at Rivian's factory in Normal, Ill., where the company brought the nation's first all-electric half-ton pickup to market.
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800-hp electric Ford Raptor uses versatile transmission
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