400-mile GMC Sierra EV crab walks into the spotlight looking dashing

After the introduction of the GMC Hummer siblings and the Chevrolet Silverado EV, it was only a matter of time before the GMC Sierra EV popped up. The sharp-looking electric Sierra debuted this week with a potent 754-hp electric 4WD. The impressive Den… Continue reading 400-mile GMC Sierra EV crab walks into the spotlight looking dashing

Mercedes tempts freight operators with eActros LongHaul electric truck

After two years in development, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has publicly unveiled a long-range version of its eActros freight truck in prototype form at IAA Transportation 2022 in Hanover, ahead of customer testing by Amazon and Rhenus next year.Continue Read… Continue reading Mercedes tempts freight operators with eActros LongHaul electric truck

Bollinger Motors announces all-electric B4 commercial fleet truck

So far, Bollinger Motors has been best known for its electric pickup trucks. Now, however, the Detroit-based manufacturer has revealed its first Class 4 electric commercial fleet truck, called the Bollinger B4.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tran… Continue reading Bollinger Motors announces all-electric B4 commercial fleet truck

Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis

On the surface, this looks like an ordinary class 3 electric delivery van – one with a crazy-low floor, extra-large cargo space and gratuitous rear-wheel steering. But its entire drivetrain, suspension and steering systems live in the wheel arches.Cont… Continue reading Super-agile box truck shows off REE’s uniquely modular EV chassis

Ford electrifies law enforcement with F-150 Lightning police edition

Back in 2016, Ford fitted out a special F-150 truck for serve-and-protect duty as a police service vehicle. Now the company has done something similar with the new all-electric version of the pickup, which has been dubbed the F-150 Lightning Pro SSV.Co… Continue reading Ford electrifies law enforcement with F-150 Lightning police edition

REE begins live demos of electric delivery van built on its modular chassis

Back in January, REE Automotive began testing a new electric vehicle chassis for trucks and buses dubbed the P7. Now the company has teamed up with JB Poindexter’s EAVX and Morgan Olson to begin live demonstrations and customer evaluations of a new wal… Continue reading REE begins live demos of electric delivery van built on its modular chassis

Trucks Could Soon Run on Electrified Highways

Electric vehicles make for cleaner transport. However, they’re hung up by the limited range available from batteries. Long recharge times further compound the issue. These issues are exacerbated when it …read more Continue reading Trucks Could Soon Run on Electrified Highways

Cabless autonomous electric truck approved for US public roads

Freight technology company Einride first introduced its cabless autonomous electric T-pod truck back in 2017, which rolled on Swedish roads for the first time a couple of years later. Now the company has been given the green light for operation on publ… Continue reading Cabless autonomous electric truck approved for US public roads

Renault goes for the last-mile triple with OptiModale delivery concept

Many of us will be familiar with package deliveries by truck, some may get their hot meals delivered by cargo bike and a few might even have had meds arrive by drone. Now Renault has combined all three for the E-Tech Master OptiModale concept.Continue … Continue reading Renault goes for the last-mile triple with OptiModale delivery concept

Able NXT electric truck hauls cargo in swappable rear modules

When it comes to hauling cargo within cities, compact battery-electric trucks are becoming an increasingly popular choice. One of the latest, Tropos Motors’ Able NXT, features a versatile modular loading system.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tra… Continue reading Able NXT electric truck hauls cargo in swappable rear modules