THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
There has been more news in the United States on electric vehicles and the charging infrastructure in the last three months than in the past three years. As we move rapidly toward this model of electric vehicles, there are several questions your company should begin asking itself. Keep reading to learn more about the future of electric vehicles.
Lightning Systems’ line of battery-electric Ford Transit LightningElectric vans will now include a 150-mile range model, designed for three-shift operations and long-distance routes.
Workhorse Group is conducting autonomous drone package deliveries in real-world scenarios for homes in the Cincinnati, Ohio, area, using a system that is integrated with its line of electric delivery trucks.
Kia Motors America is recalling over 27,000 2017 Kia Niro vehicles for Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) problems. Specifically, the inner oil seal may leak, leading to oil accumulation in the cap area.
Hyundai Motor America is recalling an estimated 10,156 2017 Hyundai loniq Hybrid vehicles because the Hydraulic Clutch Actuator (HCA) inner oil seal may leak and may cause oil to accumulate in the cap area.
UPS has announced a project with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.
Ford has expanded global testing of its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Valencia, Spain to see how it see how it can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity for fleets.
The zero emission delivery van was built by Workhorse Group and is charged by a Plug Power ProGen hydrogen engine.
General Motors issued an advisory on April 5 to all owners of 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles requesting they visit a dealership for a free software update due to potential battery cell failure.
Schwan's Home Service, Inc., deployed 200 Roush CleanTech E-450 cutaways with plans to lease an additional 400 units by the end of 2018, totaling 600 vehicles.
Clean vehicle technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, but the direction it is moving is not always clear. A panel discussion at a recent alt fuel conference explored global trends in the space and the need for more certainty.
Renewable Energy Group, Inc. unveiled a new renewable fuel blend that is a combination of biodiesel and renewable diesel and is California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved.
A new guidance report issued by the North American Council for Freight Efficiency aims to bring clarity and insights to the complex issue of battery-electric commercial vehicles.
Dana and Workhorse announced a new partnership on an electric city delivery vehicle using the new Spicer Electrified axle.
Agility Fuel Solutions unveiled a new, compressed natural gas-powered, Morgan Olson walk-in step van, on a chassis manufactured by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Electrify America named Volkswagen’s former head of E-Mobility, Giovanni Palazoo, as the company’s new CEO where he will lead the next phases of charging infrastructure implementation.
Workhorse showed off its N-GEN electric delivery van, with a range of 100 miles, in San Francisco prior to the launch of its four-vehicle delivery pilot. Read more about the N-GEN here. Photos courtesy of Workhorse and by Thi Dao
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