LA Auto Show: Rivian Electric Pickup/SUV Revealed
The star of the technology day at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show, dubbed AutoMobility LA, were the sibling Rivian R1T and R1S.
News: FedEx To Add 1,000 Chanje Electric Vans
FedEx Corp. announced this week that it will be expanding its fleet of alternative fuel delivery vehicles in California by adding 1,000 Chinese-built Chanje electric vans to its fleet.
News: Chevrolet Silverado ZH2: A Fuel Cell-Powered Heavy-Duty Military Truck
General Motor’s GM Defense Division posted a video of the Chevrolet Silverado ZH2, a heavy-duty version of the pickup powered by a next-generation fuel cell power system and advanced lithium-ion battery.
5 Things To Know About the 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke Diesel Pickup
The 2018 Ford F-150 Power Stroke is a yes if you plan on doing a lot of towing over long distances or you do a lot of highway driving.
News: Hyundai Fuel Cell Semi Shown in Germany
Hyundai introduced a hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck and announced plans to introduce it in Europe’s eco-friendly commercial vehicle market. The Hyundai Fuel Cell Semi may beat the Tesla electric Semi to the market.
News: Daimler’s Freightliner Takes The Covers Off Electric Trucks
Daimler, the world’s biggest truck-maker best known in the U.S. for its Freightliner brand, unveiled two new battery-powered models as it looks to protect its market dominance. One, an all-electric Class 8 big rig called the Freightliner eCascadia, will compete directly with Tesla’s semi-truck, the Semi.
10 Arguments For/Against Electric Trucks
The non-profit North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is all about pushing environmentally beneficial, cost-effective efficiencies in the trucking industry, which they back up with deep research and real-world data. After studying the developing battery electric (BE) truck market, they came up with a balanced list that gave plenty of ammunition for both sides of the big rig EV discussion.
Tech: 2019 RAM 1500 Hybrid
The 2019 Ram 1500 has shed pounds without giving up any of its prodigious capabilities. Add to that a mild hybrid system and you can imagine the Ram will continue to challenge Chevy for the number two spot in the hot pickup world.
News: Ford Does the Electric Slide
Ford Future was on show this week—its cars and trucks are getting electrified. The subtext was: Ford is not going to be left behind, but the company is also not going to step away from its cash cow pickups and SUVs.
News: 2019 Ram 1500 Pickup Gets 48V Hybrid
Completing the all-American new pickup reveals, FiatChrysler debuted its 2019 Ram 1500 pickup sporting a fresh new look that covers a new frame, enhanced drivetrains, bold new cabin tech and a 48-volt “mild hybrid” system.