Sponsored by Parker. Commercial work trucks have historically used Electric Power Take-Off units (PTOs) to transfer power from the diesel engine and transmissions to operate hydraulic, water, vacuum pumps, pneumatic compressors, etc. The ePTO replaces the traditional mechanical PTO of electric vehicles. ePTOs are a broad term and represent many uses and form factors, which …
Australian mining company Fortescue has placed a $400-million order with Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The deal, which includes more than 100 pieces of electronic equipment, is the largest export deal in XCMG's history. The massive contract covers a range of battery-powered heavy equipment, including electric wheel loaders, dozers, skid steers …
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, which is why it uses names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric train would seem like a good fit. The UK's Evice certainly thinks so. It's the latest in companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project …
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Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, which is why it uses names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent electric train would seem like a good fit. The UK's Evice certainly thinks so. It's the latest in companies marketing electric conversions of classic cars, and its first project …
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A coal plant in South Texas will shut down and convert to solar + battery power, with the help of a $1.4 billion grant from the US Department of Agriculture aimed at helping clean up electricity while saving rural jobs. The grant will go to San Miguel Electric Cooperative Inc (SMECI) which is headquartered in …
From their cutting-edge technology to their ability to save the planet and how fun it is to drive, EVs are here to stay. And as EVs grow more rapidly, so do the unique demands they place on other components – like tires. The unsung heroes of every road trip, tires play an important role in …
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I have a bit of a reputation for reviewing some of the most interesting non-motorized electric vehicles on the internet. To find more of these remotely downloaded electric vehicles, all I have to do is open a few (a dozen) Alibaba tabs in my browser and start window shopping in the world's largest repository of …
Weirdest Alibaba EV of the Week: An 18 MPH Suitcase?! Read More »
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally approved pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. I the recall covers 7,606 vehicleswhich may have faulty software and thus not produce warning sounds at sufficient volume to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, according to NHTSA. 2025 …
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Photo: Nth Cycle The global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, but a recent report by McKinsey warns of major difficulties in the supply chain of key battery components by 2030. EV sales are expected to jump from 4.5 million units in 2023 to 28 million annually by the end of the decade. This …
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On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the hottest topics in the world of transportation and sustainable energy. In this week's episode, we discuss Tesla's problems with self-driving computer failure, the Cybertruck also has some problems, the Honda/Nissan merger, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4pm ET on ElectrekYouTube channel. As a reminder, …
