Nikola Corporation announces a minimum order of 2,500 electrified refuse trucks from Republic Services, expandable up to 5,000, with the order to begin full production deliveries in 2023 and on-road testing likely to begin in early 2022.
Ford Motor Co. plans to achieve carbon neutrality globally by 2050, while setting interim targets to address climate change challenges.
According to a letter of intent, ServPro will be among the first commercial fleet customers to take delivery of the Endurance pickup when full scale production begins in early 2021.
The announcement comes amidst a surge of electric pickup model releases.
Octillion Power Systems is collaborating with Lightning Systems to produce Class 6 electric trucks (up to 12.5 tons) capable of supporting “middle-mile” delivery logistics between warehouses and distribution centers.
The number of models of zero-emission trucks, buses, and off-road equipment is expected to double between the end of 2019 and 2023, according to a new analysis by Calstart.
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced it is discontinuing new truck sales. Customers will remain supported for warranty repairs, maintenance services, and replacement parts until 2028.
New California rules increase the percentage of electric-truck sales targets across all vehicle categories, from ¾-ton pickups to Class 8 trucks, starting in 2024.
Makers of the Endurance electric pickup to serve the commercial truck market, Lordstown said the move is in response to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the company.
SEA Electric was granted patenting for its SEA-Drive technology in Australia. The ‘Management System for Commercial Electric Vehicles’ patent was granted on Feb. 28, 2020 after the initial submission in April 2017.