News: Chinese Electric Pickups in America
Clean Fleet Report on TV Talking About the Challenges for a Cheap Electric Pickup Recently, I was interviewed on CGTN America TV about Chinese-made electric … Read more
Tech: How Aerodynamics Impact EV Range & Fuel Consumption
Built around the upcoming Tesla Semi truck, this AirShaper video explains why aerodynamic drag is responsible for well over half of your battery or fuel consumption.
News: A Look at the Near Future of Electric Pickup Trucks
Electric power makes a lot of sense for pickups, so what can we expect when these new trucks hit the road?
News: Cummins Sees Electrification in its Next 100 Years
Cummins held an open house to showcase its newest business unit—the Electrified Power Segment. Built on the foundation of last year’s acquisition of Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a California start-up designing and building electrified powertrains,
News: First Freightliner eCascadia Battery Electric Trucks Headed to Customers
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) announced this week that the first two Class 8 battery electric Freightliner eCascadias are headed for Southern California customers.
News: Pickup Trucks Make Big Power/MPG Moves
While Ford and Tesla sparred over electric pickup specs, Chevrolet trotted out some EPA-certified paperwork for its 2020 model that will be on sale in a few months. The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax, powered by a 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engine, will deliver 33 mpg on the highway.
News: Pickup Electrification a Hot Topic in U.S.
It’s clear the pickup market is going to see some electric models–soon.
Feature: Toyota Aims for 2050 Environmental Goals
At a recent Toyota event, we had the chance to take the discussion to a higher level and talk about corporate environmental impacts. but it does come back to the cars.
Interview: Robert Falck of Einride
Robert Falck’s vision at Einride is nothing short of a complete transformation of over-the-road goods transport.
News: $5,000 Electric ‘Pickup’ Coming from China?
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.