In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric recycling and waste collection plane, which has hit the city's streets. Operating under heavy loads, in stop-and-go conditions, at low speeds, and on predictable routes, electric vehicles are well-suited …

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CASE New Holland (CNH) is pushing the envelope of sustainable agriculture with the Farmall 75c Electric, part of the company's broader efforts to deliver high-performance, cost-effective solutions to farmers everywhere. The statistics surrounding the American agriculture industry are staggering. Start with age. Farmers are generally older people, and the average farmer in the US is …

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SUVs accounted for 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales by 2023 They are heavier and less aerodynamic – thus less efficient – than cars In general, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, the majority of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the US by …

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Under a new deal inked between Ford and LG, the companies will move production of EV batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to its Michigan facility by 2025. This (Yes) everything about IRA and tax credits. “To take advantage of competitive market conditions,” the new agreement moves Ford Mach-E battery production to the …

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The new Mercedes-Benz eEconic is a first-of-its-kind electric tank truck that helps reduce emissions at Airbus' Donauwörth facility by pumping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into new Airbus Helicopters. Teamed up with Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and aviation support specialist ROHR Spezialfahrzeuge GmbH, this eEconic tanked is equipped with a 16,500 liter fuel pump specially designed to …

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Audi celebrated 25 years of its cult A2 hatchback by turning one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project by apprentices. It is not such a first project; Audi students previously transformed the NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker's pre-brands into a fast EV concept to mark 150 years …

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Photo: Anthro Energy Anthropo Energy recently received a $24.9 million grant from the US Department of Energy to help strengthen the domestic battery supply chain – a move that will have a major impact on US EV production. The Office of Production and Energy Supply Chains grant is part of DOE's drive to modernize US …

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When Rivian posted its now famous “tank turn” video in 2019, it forced many people to realize that electric driving could open up new possibilities for the way cars move. Now, Hyundai Rotem is promising to build a silent, electric-powered battle tank that can pull off the same trick — and more. Diesel propulsion technology …

New hydrogen concept from Hyundai reverses the “tank turn” Read More »

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 earnings and all the news coming out of it, the launch of VW's Scout EV, solid-state batteries are finally coming, and more. Today's episode is sponsored by BLUETTI, a leading provider …

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Rich in heritage and detail, the launch event showcased the Scout's EV 4×4 concepts that are the size of a Jeep or Bronco. Scout Motors, the electric truck manufacturer that belongs to Volkswagen, released its first two 4×4 models outside of Nashville on Thursday evening. The Terra truck and Traveler SUV share many design and …

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