EV Fleet News:

Chicago has ordered 16 battery electric trains from Stadler

Stadler has been awarded the contract to supply up to 16 state-of-the-art Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) rail vehicles for Metra, which Metra intends to introduce on its Rock Island Line. Metra is initially ordering eight two-car trainsets, which can later be expanded to three-car or four-car trainsets. Compliant with

Goodyear unveils new EV tire

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled their new EV tire, the Goodyear® ElectricDrive™ 2. This all-season electric vehicle (EV) tire is part of the ElectricDrive™ family and is enhanced with sustainable materials, improved rolling resistance, and long-lasting tread life to optimize EV performance. The ElectricDrive™ 2 contains at least

Scout Motors breaks ground on new $2 billion plant in South Carolina

Scout Motors, an all-electric vehicle manufacturer under the Volkswagen Group, has initiated construction on its new assembly plant in Blythewood, S.C. The company’s focus is on the production of off-road capable pickup trucks and SUVs, drawing inspiration from the International Harvester Scout that was produced from 1960 to 1980. The

BorgWarner, Cummins, Eaton, and Ford form “Heavy-duty Leadership Group” urging EPA to finalize greenhouse gas standards

The Heavy-duty Leadership Group, an alliance of major truck manufacturing and supply companies, has released a joint “Statement of Principles” urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule by March 31st to implement new greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The Heavy-duty Leadership Group companies, which include

Caterpillar signs agreement with CRH to accelerate deployment of electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions

Caterpillar Inc. has announced a strategic electrification agreement with CRH to accelerate zero-emission off-highway solutions. The agreement aims to expedite the deployment of Caterpillar’s 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America. CRH will participate in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program for

Toyota expands Kentucky plant for electric SUV production

Toyota, an automotive manufacturer, has announced a $1.3 billion expansion of its Central Kentucky plant to accommodate a new assembly line for a battery-powered SUV. The Kentucky plant has been producing hybrid electric vehicles since 2006, and in 2021 proposed a $461 million expansion aimed at future electrification. The Scott

Bosch Rexroth and Modine partner on thermal management for electric off-highway machinery

Bosch Rexroth announced they are partnering with thermal management manufacturer Modine for electric off-highway systems. The companies will integrate Modine EVantage™ thermal management systems into the Bosch Rexroth eLION lineup. The eLION portfolio includes a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, electric inverter, onboard charger, DC-DC converter, power distribution unit, high

Mercedes-Benz will supply 1,000 battery-electric trucks to Holcim, (The eActros 600)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced Holcim, a building materials manufacturer, will add 1,000 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks to their European fleet. This move is part of Holcim’s strategy to decarbonize its operations’ logistics and aligns with its goal for 30% of its heavy-duty truck purchases or contracts to be zero-emission

Malaysia’s largest fleet of BEV buses set to launch

Chinese Electric bus maker FOTON announced they will help Malaysia’s green logistics initiatives by launching a fleet of 46 FOTON pure electric buses in Johor Bahru. These buses will operate as dedicated vehicles on the route between Johor Bahru and Singapore, providing efficient transportation services for residents of both cities.

GE Vernova will provide hybrid-electric marine technology to UK Ministry of Defence

GE Vernova has been selected to supply advanced hybrid propulsion technology for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Under the contract, GE Vernova will design and manufacture SeaPulse\* Active Front-End (AFE) power converters and Power Take-Off/Power Take-In (PTI/PTO) hybrid electric induction motor-generators with

EV maker Arrival files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation

Arrival has entered administration, the British equivalent of bankruptcy. The company, which once held a $13 billion valuation, has unfortunately not sold a single vehicle. Arrival’s primary focus was on creating a large van, a bus, and a car for use by ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. The XL

Chicago has ordered 16 battery electric trains from Stadler

Stadler has been awarded the contract to supply up to 16 state-of-the-art Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) rail vehicles for Metra, which Metra intends to introduce on its Rock Island Line. Metra is initially ordering eight two-car trainsets, which can later be expanded to three-car or four-car trainsets. Compliant with

Goodyear unveils new EV tire

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has unveiled their new EV tire, the Goodyear® ElectricDrive™ 2. This all-season electric vehicle (EV) tire is part of the ElectricDrive™ family and is enhanced with sustainable materials, improved rolling resistance, and long-lasting tread life to optimize EV performance. The ElectricDrive™ 2 contains at least

Scout Motors breaks ground on new $2 billion plant in South Carolina

Scout Motors, an all-electric vehicle manufacturer under the Volkswagen Group, has initiated construction on its new assembly plant in Blythewood, S.C. The company’s focus is on the production of off-road capable pickup trucks and SUVs, drawing inspiration from the International Harvester Scout that was produced from 1960 to 1980. The

BorgWarner, Cummins, Eaton, and Ford form “Heavy-duty Leadership Group” urging EPA to finalize greenhouse gas standards

The Heavy-duty Leadership Group, an alliance of major truck manufacturing and supply companies, has released a joint “Statement of Principles” urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finalize a rule by March 31st to implement new greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The Heavy-duty Leadership Group companies, which include

Caterpillar signs agreement with CRH to accelerate deployment of electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions

Caterpillar Inc. has announced a strategic electrification agreement with CRH to accelerate zero-emission off-highway solutions. The agreement aims to expedite the deployment of Caterpillar’s 70 to 100-ton-class battery electric off-highway trucks and charging solutions at a CRH site in North America. CRH will participate in Caterpillar’s Early Learner program for

Toyota expands Kentucky plant for electric SUV production

Toyota, an automotive manufacturer, has announced a $1.3 billion expansion of its Central Kentucky plant to accommodate a new assembly line for a battery-powered SUV. The Kentucky plant has been producing hybrid electric vehicles since 2006, and in 2021 proposed a $461 million expansion aimed at future electrification. The Scott

Bosch Rexroth and Modine partner on thermal management for electric off-highway machinery

Bosch Rexroth announced they are partnering with thermal management manufacturer Modine for electric off-highway systems. The companies will integrate Modine EVantage™ thermal management systems into the Bosch Rexroth eLION lineup. The eLION portfolio includes a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor, electric inverter, onboard charger, DC-DC converter, power distribution unit, high

Mercedes-Benz will supply 1,000 battery-electric trucks to Holcim, (The eActros 600)

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has announced Holcim, a building materials manufacturer, will add 1,000 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric trucks to their European fleet. This move is part of Holcim’s strategy to decarbonize its operations’ logistics and aligns with its goal for 30% of its heavy-duty truck purchases or contracts to be zero-emission

Malaysia’s largest fleet of BEV buses set to launch

Chinese Electric bus maker FOTON announced they will help Malaysia’s green logistics initiatives by launching a fleet of 46 FOTON pure electric buses in Johor Bahru. These buses will operate as dedicated vehicles on the route between Johor Bahru and Singapore, providing efficient transportation services for residents of both cities.

GE Vernova will provide hybrid-electric marine technology to UK Ministry of Defence

GE Vernova has been selected to supply advanced hybrid propulsion technology for three Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships for the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). Under the contract, GE Vernova will design and manufacture SeaPulse\* Active Front-End (AFE) power converters and Power Take-Off/Power Take-In (PTI/PTO) hybrid electric induction motor-generators with

EV maker Arrival files for bankruptcy, begins liquidation

Arrival has entered administration, the British equivalent of bankruptcy. The company, which once held a $13 billion valuation, has unfortunately not sold a single vehicle. Arrival’s primary focus was on creating a large van, a bus, and a car for use by ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft. The XL