Photo: Amazon Amazon is adding more than 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric fleet trucks later this year – its largest ever order for electric heavy-duty vehicles (eHGVs). Amazon's new electric trucks are new These electric trucks will handle long-distance routes across the UK and Germany, moving trailers between Amazon's fulfillment centers, sorting centers, and delivery …

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If you thought the current GV60 looked good inside, wait until you see the updated model. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 earlier this month, its first major redesign since its 2021 launch. Here's our first look at the interior of the new Genesis GV60. The interior of the Genesis GV60 gets an upgrade in the …

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Photo: Amprius Technologies Amprius Technologies recently introduced a new SiCore cell built on its Silicon Anode Platform that improves battery performance in EVs, electric aircraft, and drones. In late 2024, battery manufacturer Amprius delivered pre-production 10Ah samples to six customers for testing, with full sales set for early 2025. If real-world testing delivers as promised, …

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Car buyers continue to prioritize fuel economy, according to a recent survey from Consumer Reports 96% of respondents said fuel economy was important when considering which car to buy Respondents believe that the onus is on the shoulders of car manufacturers rather than the government to increase fuel economy A majority of Americans support stricter …

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If you are a commercial fleet decision maker considering going electric, one of the best things you can do is learn about the experience of successfully electrified aircraft. Quality Custom Distribution, a division of Golden State Foods, has been using EVs in its operations for the past few years. FleetOwner's Jade Brasher spoke with Shane …

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EVs need a charging station, even in the most remote areas. Subaru helped install a public EV charging station in “the world's most remote location.” To test it, the Subaru Solterra was sent to the island of St Helena. Check out the video below. Subhura Solterra is testing a public EV charger at a distance …

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A brace of luxury brands are slated to get Tesla Supercharger access soon. Tesla recently updated the NACS page on its website to show BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (which includes Jaguar and Land Rover) on the “coming soon” list of automakers supporting the automaker. Tesla's Superchargers. The exact time is not listed, however. After …

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The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sees a small price increase for the new model year, but few other changes. After remaining unchanged for the 2024 model year, pricing for the entry-level rear-wheel drive EQS 450+ from $850 to $106,400. All prices include a mandatory destination charge of $1,150 unchanged in 2025. This single-engine version produces …

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While other EV startups are targeting the luxury car market, Aptera Motors has taken a different approach—the company is determined to build the most efficient EV possible, and is now getting very close to production. At CES 2025, Aptera unveiled a production-ready solar electric vehicle (sEV), which it says offers “unparalleled energy efficiency, freedom from …

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Hot on the heels of Kia being added to Tesla's “coming soon” page for the Supercharger, we're now learning that Supercharger support won't arrive as quickly as Kia expects – with a delay of weeks or months before Kia owners. can connect to North America's largest fast charging network. Earlier today, Kia and several other …

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