electric News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

US Dedicates $12 Billion to Retrofit Auto Plants for EVs

The Biden administration is making up to $12 billion available for automakers to retrofit their facilities to make electric vehicles and hybrids.

August 31, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

EV Battery-Swapping Could Help Solve Charging Problems

Whether battery-swapping becomes a more mainstream alternative to charging in the U.S. depends, in part, on more automakers working with companies like Ample.

May 18, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Electric Truck Options Expand

Battery-electric trucks are still a young, emerging segment of the commercial vehicle market, but fleet operators already can choose from a broad selection of electric vehicle options.

May 10, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electrified Fleet Grid Upgrades Could Benefit Utilities

Paying for power grid upgrades trucking companies need to charge electrified medium- and heavy-duty fleets would provide a long-term financial boon to utilities.

May 3, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Arkansas to Develop Rules for EV Towing After Accidents

Arkansas has a new law addressing towing and storing electric vehicles after they have been in accidents.

April 28, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

NACFE Run on Less to Focus on Electric Depot Trucking

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s upcoming Run on Less program will focus on scaling electric trucks across a variety of market segments.

April 27, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Ford’s F-150 Leaves Tough Choices for EV Tax Credits

While the average gasoline-powered F-150 now sells for almost $63,000 — 25% more than five years ago — the electric version commands a premium of almost 30% over that.

April 21, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

How Government Incentives Drive Electric Truck Adoption

President Joe Biden has made proliferation of electric vehicles a focus of his administration, with the commercial transportation industry playing a key role.

March 29, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Electric Truck Market Considers Infrastructure Reality

Electric truck market growth is poised to accelerate even as infrastructure constraints hinder that trajectory, according to experts.

March 29, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment

Geely’s Farizon Auto to Seek Cash Before IPO

Farizon Auto, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co.’s new energy commercial vehicle brand, is considering raising as much as $300 million in fresh funds ahead of a potential U.S. initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

March 24, 2023