Electric truck sales in US predicted to soar to 54,000 by 2025
New figures from analysts Wood Mackenzie expect electric trucks in the US will soar to over 54,000 by 2025.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
There aren’t enough batteries to electrify all cars – focus on trucks and buses instead
We need to change our transportation system, and we need to do it quickly.
Australian-made heavy-duty electric vehicle prototypes head for mines
A number of all-electric, heavy-duty vehicle prototypes made for mining industry by Victorian-based Safescape will be deployed at several mines across Australia.
California utility to spend $A511 million on electric bus and truck charging sites
Californian electricity supply company Southern California Edison begins construction on five EV charging sites designed to provide charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles across the utilities service area.
California accelerates electric truck transition, UK mulls 2032 ban for petrol car sales
Landmark California rule will require all truck sales to be zero emissions by 2045, while UK considers bringing petrol and diesel car ban forward, again.
BYD & Toyota join forces on commercial EVs
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD joins forces with Toyota’s commercial and diesel vehicle subsidiary Hino Motors to develop commercial battery electric vehicles.
Volvo and Daimler to develop fuel cell systems for heavy vehicles
European truck giants Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group commit to develop, produce, and commercialise hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
World’s biggest electric dump truck to start testing in Africa
Anglo American, ENGIE, and Williams Advanced Engineering to begin testing the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, a 290-tonne behemoth with a high voltage battery system.
Amazon, Ikea, Siemens join new alliance to accelerate electric fleets
Amazon, Ikea North America, AT&T, DHL, and Siemens are just some of the big names signing up to new corporate advocacy group for electric vehicles.
Leak: Tesla confirms its electric Semi will go into production this year
Leaked letter confirms production of Tesla Semi electric truck will commence in limited numbers in the second half of 2020.