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Stay informed with the latest electric trucking updates from Transport Topics. This section features news and analysis on EV adoption in freight and commercial transportation, including advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and regulatory developments. Explore how electric trucks are reshaping fleet operations, sustainability goals and the future of the trucking industry.

GovernmentBusinessFuelTCA

Georgia, JLL Partner on EV Charging Infrastructure Bid

The Georgia Department of Transportation will partner with real estate giant JLL on a plan to expand electric vehicle charging stations across the state and obtain federal funding to help do it.

July 14, 2022
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States Prepare EV Charging Plans Ahead of Aug. 1 Deadline

With an Aug. 1 deadline looming, states are finalizing their electric vehicle infrastructure deployment plans.

July 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

First Responders Outline Concerns With EV Battery Fires

Federal Highway Administration officials and emergency responders foresee a need to prepare for large fires in crashes and incidents from lithium-ion battery-powered heavy trucks.

July 13, 2022
BusinessFuel

Can You Canoo? Terms of Deal Say Walmart Can, Amazon Can’t

Walmart Inc.’s deal backing an electric vehicle startup has some strings, including a provision preventing sales to rival Amazon.

July 13, 2022
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Ohio Identifies 15 Alternative Fuel Corridors for EV Charging Stations

CLEVELAND — The Ohio Department of Transportation has determined where a number of federally funded charging stations should be deployed across the state as part of a plan to spend more than $100 million in bipartisan infrastructure law money on electric vehicle infrastructure.

July 12, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Volvo Quits Europe Car Lobby Group Over EV Stance

Volvo Cars AB is withdrawing from Europe’s car lobby, the second major automaker to do so in the past month, as the industry fractures over the transition to electric vehicles.

July 8, 2022
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Electric Vehicle Working Group Seeks Members by July 15

Nominations of truckers, local officials, regulators, labor union members and vehicle manufacturers are being sought by July 15 to serve on a new electric vehicle federal advisory group under the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

June 23, 2022
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CATL Unveils EV Battery With Longer Range

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. unveiled an electric car battery it said has a range of over 620 miles (1,000 kilometers) on a single charge and is 13% more powerful than one planned by Tesla Inc., a major customer.

June 23, 2022
BusinessFuel

Ford Halts Sales of Mustang Mach-E Over Defect

Ford Motor Co. has told dealers to temporarily halt sales of the Mustang Mach-E over a potential safety defect, a setback for the carmaker as it tries to fortify its position as a leader in electric vehicles.

June 14, 2022
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Automakers Seek Lifting of EV Tax Credit Cap

NEW YORK — Major automakers are asking Congress to lift the cap on how many people would be offered tax credits if they buy a hybrid or fully electric vehicles.

June 13, 2022