The companies announced the agreement Feb. 18, saying the goal is to lower financial barriers for organizations looking to transition to electric vehicles.
February 20, 2025Battery-Electric Truck News Updates
Discover the latest battery-electric truck news with Transport Topics, offering in-depth coverage of the technologies, policies and market shifts driving the electrification of freight transportation. From innovations in battery design and charging infrastructure to fleet adoption trends and sustainability strategies, our reporting provides actionable insights for industry professionals navigating the transition to cleaner, more efficient trucking solutions.
Perspective: A Case Study on Building EV Charging Networks
The level of stakeholder buy-in required to propel electrification in trucking cannot be overstated, as a single example in California illustrates.
February 3, 2025Tesla Completes Wall, Roof Construction at Semi Factory
Tesla’s previously announced production timeline for the Semi remains on schedule, with the first tractors expected to be built by the end of the year and manufacturing ramping up in 2026.
January 30, 2025Tesla’s Market Value Surges Despite EV Demand Concerns
The vehicle maker's shares have nearly doubled in value since the last time it reported earnings. But its car-selling business has become a sideshow to Elon Musk’s political prominence.
January 29, 2025Electric Truck Maker Nikola Explores Sale as Cash Dwindles
Nikola Corp. is exploring options to stave off a cash crunch, including potentially selling part or all of the company, according to people familiar with the matter.
January 23, 2025NACFE to Hold ‘Messy Middle’ Testing in September
The fourth Run on Less program in NACFE’s Run on Less initiative will involve four different powertrain solutions: diesel, natural gas, battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cells.
January 7, 2025China Tightens Export Curbs on Battery Tech and Metals
China plans to tighten export restrictions on certain technology used to make battery components and the processing of two crucial metals amid rising trade tensions globally.
January 2, 2025China Races to Ship Batteries to US Before Tax Changes
Shipments of lithium-ion batteries to the U.S. jumped by 27% to $1.9 billion in November from a year earlier. The export tax rebate for batteries was cut to 9% from 13%.
December 20, 2024Lion Electric Wins Court Protection From Creditors
After winning breathing room with its bankers to look for additional funding earlier in December, Lion said it failed to raise any cash and was now in default on debt repayments.
December 17, 2024Volvo’s VNR Electric Reaches 10 Million Customer Miles
Almost 600 of the Volvo Group AB unit’s battery-electric straight trucks and tractors are now operational in the U.S. and Canada, collectively driving more than 200,000 miles every week.
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