Listen Up, Fleets: Electric Semi Trucks Could Get $40K Credit
Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:35:29 +0000
The latest reconciliation bill could mean big bucks for electric semi trucks.
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Mercedes-Benz Electric Trucks Now Shipping, More Coming
Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 05:38:23 +0000
Large electric trucks are easy to get excited about. They can cut a lot of emissions — CO2 emissions as well as other types of pollution that cause cancer, asthma, and various other human ailments and death. This is why, since the Tesla Semi was unveiled in 2017, many of us have been eagerly awaiting […]
BP Opens Electric Truck Charging Station
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:35:24 +0000
In a recent press release, bp announced the opening of its first ultra-rapid charging stations for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks, which will allow companies in the sector to decarbonize more quickly. According to the IEA, tailpipe CO2 emissions have increased on average 2.2% each year since 2000. “With the transition to electric vehicles well […]
More Electric Vehicles, No More Excuses For US Postal Service
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2022 18:35:30 +0000
The US Postal Service finally commits to more electric vehicles, and a $3 billion carve-out in the new climate bill should help grease the skids.
US DOE Announces New EV Infrastructure & Development Funding
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2022 18:55:13 +0000
A $96 million government funding opportunity is now available to assist with the decarbonization of the American transportation industry. The cash will be used to enhance electric vehicle charging availability, develop alternative-fueled non-road vehicles that are more efficient and less expensive, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. “To […]
Scania Helps DB Schenker Go Fossil-Free On Swedish Island Of Gotland
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:50:37 +0000
Climate change is affecting islands everywhere in bad ways. Floods, droughts, water shortages and damage to infrastructure are just some of the problems. The Gotland region in Sweden is trying to counter these effects by working towards a goal of becoming fossil-free in 2040, five years ahead of Sweden’s national deadline. One way they’ve made […]
Amazon Rivian Deliveries Start
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2022 05:10:34 +0000
People in ten US cities are about to see a new delivery vehicle from Rivian on the road delivering Amazon packages. The e-commerce giant has been working with Rivian to create a more sustainable fleet of vehicles that will help it reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. The vehicles are built from the bottom up […]
Wind Power Returning To Open Seas, Now With AI
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:05:50 +0000
The shipping giant K Line has high expectations for wind power and the fuel efficient cargo ship of the future.
Amazon Claps Back At Walmart, Launches New Electric Vehicle
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:05:12 +0000
Everyone is talking about the electric vehicle race between Amazon and Walmart, but the US Postal Service is also coming on strong.
Volvo Trucks Building An Electric Semi Charging Corridor
Credit to Author: Jo Borrás| Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:18:43 +0000
While others offer up excuses, Volvo Trucks is offering up an electric semi truck charging network.