California-based EV startup Rivian has added ready–to-go R1T configurations with the Large Pack battery pack and proprietary dual-motor drivetrain to its online shop, allowing prospective customers to get delivery of a brand new EV in as little as one week, which is significantly faster than the four months wait time that’s normally associated with a…
1 in 4 new cars sold in California are now electric. What’s next? Supporting a transition to clean, electrified transportation is one of the most effective ways that we can cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce localized air pollution in California. Since 2007, California has funded key programs, like the Clean Transportation Program, that invest…
North American Electric Vehicles, a Canadian restoration and conversion company, has revealed its latest creation – a Tesla-powered 1991 AM General Humvee. Originally a military vehicle, the classic Humvee now features a dual-motor powertrain that makes over 600 horsepower. The Humvee EV has been extensively modified both inside and out with a modern infotainment system, black vinyl…
According to officials, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) orders from December 2019 instructed all transport corporations to convert to BS6 engines and above, for environmental conservation. With Delhi set to enforce the ban on diesel and BS4 buses from November 1, officials at the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation have claimed that the department does not have…
“We wanted a complete and full withdrawal of the closure procedure,” Gianluca Ficco of the UILM union said, adding the temporary suspension however at least allows unions “to start a discussion”. Auto parts maker Marelli has paused the process of closing its Crevalcore plant in Italy, saying on Tuesday it had mandated an adviser to…
While many states, including Texas and Arkansas, have allowed the testing and operation of self-driving trucks, California – home to Alphabet, Apple and some of the most cutting-edge tech startups – bars autonomous trucks weighing more than 10,001 pounds. California Governor Gavin Newsom late on Friday vetoed a bill to prevent heavy-duty driverless trucks from…
Accelera by Cummins, the zero-emissions business unit of Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States. The planned joint venture will manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications, creating highly desirable U.S. manufacturing jobs in the growing…
French automaker Renault launched the all-electric version of its Trafic van, completing its electrified light commercial vehicle (LCV) portfolio after the launch of the Kangoo Van E-Tech electric and Master E-Tech electric. Dubbed Trafic Van E-Tech electric, the new-gen zero-emissions commercial vehicle is set in motion by a front-mounted electric motor that makes 90 kilowatts…
If you’ve ever gone bike packing or touring with a trailer, then chances are you’ve realized how quickly the cargo you’re hauling around can make its presence felt. Sure, trailers make tons of sense for both urban and adventure cycling, however, they’re not without their tradeoffs. On the one hand, you sacrifice some nimbleness in…
It’s the most-hyped electric vehicle debut of this decade. It has as many as 1 million reservations, if not more. It’s said to be a game-changer in the automotive world. And yet nobody who reserved a Tesla Cybertruck, and may own one in a month’s time, knows anything what they’re getting. CEO Elon Musk said…
