The boxy, American postal truck now in service across America is built on specs from 1994. While Amazon is moving forward with electrifying its fleet of delivery vehicles, plans for the US Postal Service to modernize its trucks have stagnated for more…
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Public transit riders need distanced ways to commute, but path forward is uncertain
The nation’s top transit systems have experienced 70% to 90% declines in ridership during the pandemic. Analysts believe that some of these losses could be sustained for years. As lockdowns get lifted, workers will need new socially distanced strategi…
Kia to offer crazy-fast EV charging with 800V battery system
Kia’s first dedicated EV model, to be launched in 2021, will be a high-riding, crossover-like sedan. That’s old news from January. But now there are reports that it will use an ultra-fast 800-volt battery system that could bring 15-minute EV pit stops…
GM, Ford, UAW confirm May 18 as the date to re-open plants
General Motors is following an orderly people-first process to re-opening its factories. The company is working with its union and local health officials. Earlier this week, GM told employees “significant planning is underway to safely restart p…
GM EV chief: There are no delays in our EVs due to the pandemic
Ken Morris, GM’s vice-president for electric and autonomous vehicles, today provided an update on the company’s progress with electric vehicles throughout the lockdown period. “We’re absolutely on time,” said Morris. “We haven’t lost a beat.”
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Huawei 5G to roll out in 120 car models, starting with BYD Han EV in June
Huawei’s 5G-based HiCar technology is not just another auto infotainment system. It’s more like an interface to the car’s core operating system and a vehicle-to-X channel to the road. HiCar will first appear on the BYD Han EV in June, before arriving …
Ex-Tesla engineer tries to reinvent the home electrical panel for 21st century
Many new EV owners (and solar customers) need to upgrade their electrical panel. That panel which is so critical to your home’s energy uses antiquated technology. It’s mostly a big dumb circuit breaker. Well, that was until Arch Roa came along t…
Volvo will introduce XC100 Recharge as sleeker, full-size all-electric SUV
The electric Volvo XC40 Recharge crossover goes on sale in the US later this year. Now we’re learning that the all-electric Volvo XC100, a full-size SUV, will follow – although perhaps not until late 2023.
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Mercedes-Benz’s US rollout schedule for EVs still not announced
Reports from German media and Automotive News say the Mercedes-Benz EQS all-electric sedan is on track this year for Europe. So we reached out to Daimler to see if the EQS was planned for an introduction in the US in 2021. But the company is not yet r…
Tesla trade-in values are holding up better than gas cars during pandemic
Catherine Wood, chief executive of ARK Investment Management, yesterday addressed concerns about how electric vehicle adoption will be affected by low oil prices. She underscored that the biggest factor for total-cost-of-ownership is auto residual val…