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Business, Technology, Fuel

Maker of Smaller, Lighter Electric Motors Attracts Investors

Infinitum Electric, an electric motor maker based in Texas, has attracted $80 million in investment from several major energy-focused firms, enabling it to boost production.

May 17, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

The Big EV Charging Mystery: How Long Does It Take?

How long does it take to fill up an electric car? Well, that depends on the car and the charger and how many other cars are plugged into the charger and how full the battery is to begin with and, oh yeah, the weather matters, too.

April 27, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

US Electric-Vehicle Tax Credits to End for New Toyota Buyers

DETROIT Toyota customers soon wont be able to get U.S. federal tax credits for buying electric or hybrid vehicles.

April 7, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Experts Offer Advice on Spec'ing EVs for Fleets

ORLANDO, Fla. Industry insiders offered a glimpse into what goes into specing electric vehicles for commercial fleet operations during a panel session at the American Trucking Associations Technology & Maintenance Councils 2022 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition March 8.

March 11, 2022
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Why Nearly Empty Auto Lots Make This Pump-Price Shock Different

Gasoline soaring above $4 a gallon this month has inspired comparisons to 2008, when pump prices sapped demand for fuel-guzzling SUVs and helped push Detroits automotive behemoths into bankruptcy.

March 11, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

US Zigs While Rest of the World Zags on EV Subsidies

Subsidies for electric vehicles are heading in very different directions in different parts of the world.

March 8, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

TMC Study Group Tackles Considerations for Adopting Electric Trucks

ORLANDO, Fla. During a study group presentation on the implementation considerations for electrical terminal tractors, Patrick Seeberg, senior global product planning manager at Dana Inc., began with a simple question.

March 7, 2022
Business, Equipment

Safe and Reliable Battery Systems for Electric Trucks

BYD electric trucks are hard at work across North America, moving freight at ports and railyards, making deliveries, and collecting refuse. BYD trucks are environmentally friendly with zero harmful emissions while also providing the reliability and performance you need. Our trucks safe and reliable battery technology improve your bottom line with lower fuel and maintenance costs.

March 1, 2022
Business, Technology, Equipment

Lion Electric Launches New Financing Division

Lion Electric Co. announced the launch of LionCapital Solutions, a new division dedicated to providing customers with flexible financing options specifically tailored to the medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle market.

February 18, 2022
Business, Technology, Fuel

Biden to Announce EV Charger Plant Will Be Built in Tennessee

President Joe Biden and Tritium DCFC Ltd. CEO Jane Hunter will announce Feb. 8 that the Australian electric-vehicle charging company plans to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee.

February 8, 2022