News: Pickup Electrification a Hot Topic in U.S.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is a bespoke unicorn of a vehicle as it is only available in the United States at three Hyundai dealers in California
Micromobility, as represented by scooters and electrically assisted bikes, is with us now. It makes a lot of sense in dense urban areas, where driving a car is a pain and environmentally irresponsible.
Robert Falck’s vision at Einride is nothing short of a complete transformation of over-the-road goods transport.
The Kaiyun Pickman has a 5.5-horsepower motor that’s good for a top speed of just 28 mph and a battery that provides 75 miles driving range on a full charge.
When asked by CNBC about the potential for an electric GMC Sierra, Duncan Aldred, vice president of GMC, replied, “Certainly, it’s something we’re considering.”
Now there’s more F-150 electrified news. “We’re going to be electrifying the F-Series—battery electric and hybrid,” Jim Farley, Ford president of global markets, said.
Now comes the hard part, sustaining and building sales, finding new converts to the quiet power of an EV.
Last week, fulfilling a promise, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) delivered the first vehicle in its Freightliner Electric Innovation Fleet—a Freightliner eM2—to Penske Truck Leasing in Carson, California.
If you drive less than 50 miles a day and charge regularly, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt is a great choice for all-electric driving, with the option to take off wherever you want using the gasoline range extender.