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McDonald's puts 10 Volvo VNR Electric class 8 semi trucks to work

Ten brand-new Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks will be supporting food and beverage deliveries to select McDonald’s restaurants in the greater Montreal and Toronto areas in the coming weeks. Martin Brower is a supply chain solutions provider for global restaurant chains, and it’s actually Martin Brower, as McDonald’s logistical partner, that’s taking delivery of the ten electric Volvo semi…
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Hyundai unveils the INSTER sub-compact EV for Europe, starting at an MSRP below 25,000 euros

One week after teasing a European version of its Casper A-segment sub-compact EV called the INSTER, Hyundai Motor Group has officially unveiled the new mini-car, which holds a lot of potential with consumers. In addition to its sleek yet compact size, Hyundai promises the INSTER EV will hit Europe (and several other markets) at a starting price below 25,000 euros. Today’s unveiling of the…
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This is a totaled Tesla Cybertruck

A couple of Tesla Cybertrucks deemed “totaled”, a total loss, have shown up on auction sites as concerns about repair costs arise. Due to its novel nature, there have been concerns about the repair costs of the Cybertruck. For example, we learned that the truck’s giant windshield cost $1,900 to replace. An early owner was also quoted $2,800 to replace his Cybertruck’s rear quarter…
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Flying electric ferries battle to smoothly sail commuters over the wave crests

As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. I’ve had the pleasure of covering electric boats for years, where I’ve seen just about everything the nascent industry has…
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