There’s a CATL battery in just about every EV you can name, so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about electrifying mobility at scale. Now, they’ve turned their attention to heavy trucks – and their proposed universal battery swap solution for HDEVs could be just the thing to clean up that “messy middle.”
The culmination of the QIJI Energy project launched in June 2023, the…
Remember that $2,000 electric mini-truck I bought from China? Now they're down to $1,000
March 10, 2025
In what could either be a sign of the times or perhaps the start of a terrible decision-making chain, that famous $2,000 electric mini-truck I bought from China several years ago has somehow gotten even cheaper.
If you aren’t already familiar with the story, here’s a…
TELO is a new electric truck startup based in Silicon Valley that aims to provide an electric truck with the capabilities of today’s full-size pickup trucks, but in a right-sized package that actually fits in a city.
TELO is a startup cofounded by Jason Marks, who led…
Mercedes-Benz prepares to launch eEconic electric truck as it aims to lead electrification of trucking
March 15, 2022
Mercedes-Benz is preparing to start production of the eEconic, its third electric truck, as it aims to lead the electrification of the trucking industry.
When it comes to electric trucks, we mostly hear about Tesla and Nikola Motors, where all the drama is, but other players are more quietly making great advancements.
Volvo and Daimler are already delivering significant numbers of trucks, and the…
Volvo Trucks introduces second-generation VNR Electric with bigger battery, added range, and new configurations
January 17, 2022
Volvo Trucks Corporation has announced the next generation of its all-electric, Class 8 VNR trucks for the North American market, including upgrades to battery size, range, and charging speeds. Furthermore, Volvo Trucks has introduced two additional configurations for its…
