In case the launch of the flagship Polestar sub-brand and the acquisition and subsequent electrification of the storied Lotus Cars brand didn't clue you in, Volvo is dead serious about being a major player in the electric future. If you're a car nerd, like me, you'd be forgiven for thinking of Volvo as a sort of "underdog" in this fight, of course-- but, then, you'd be … [Read more...] about Infographic Charts the Rise of AI at Volvo CE
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Mack to Build Electric Garbage Trucks for NYC
With the proliferation of electric cars and the improvement of emissions-curbing technology in recent years, it shouldn't surprise you to hear that short-haul municipal vehicles are by far the heaviest polluters in most major cities. What's more, studies have shown supplanting short-haul diesel machines that spend most of their time in city centers, spewing black smoke every … [Read more...] about Mack to Build Electric Garbage Trucks for NYC
309,000 Electric Trucks Expected to Hit the Road by 2023
Companies like Volvo, Tesla, and Navistar are pushing hard to develop commercial-grade electric trucks, but it's hard to imagine how electric trucks-- which still require more downtime for recharging than ICE-powered trucks do for refueling-- might be a profitable choice for fleet operators. Despite that, a recent report from research firm, TechNavio, concluded that the global … [Read more...] about 309,000 Electric Trucks Expected to Hit the Road by 2023