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NewsDecember 16, 2019

VW’s New Electric Sedan Sounds Like Phantom of the Opera

As of July 2019 all newly registered electric vehicles must produce an artificial driving sound. Volkswagen got creative.

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Newsby Lexi TuckerDecember 16, 2019

Used Tesla Model X SUV Can Help You Go Green

Vehicle Pick of the Week: If you're an operator who is looking for a car that will be better for the environment, try this one.

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NewsDecember 12, 2019

8 States Sign Statement to Accelerate Transition to Zero-Emission Trucks and Buses

A Memorandum of Understanding to form a strategy to accelerate the zero-emission truck market is expected in the summer of 2020.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Workhorse Officially Names Electric Delivery Truck the C1000

Previously known as the Workhorse N-GEN, Workhorse's electric delivery vehicle has officially been named the C1000, with a more compact C650 model coming soon.

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Newsby StaffDecember 12, 2019

Top 10 News of 2019 on GreenFleetMagazine.com

Readers of GreenFleetMagazine.com this year were most interested in OEM alt-fuel vehicle assets and strategies, with a primary focus on electric vehicles

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NewsDecember 11, 2019

Australia's All Purpose Transport Launches All-Electric Delivery Truck for Ikea

After a three-year project in conjunction with Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric, fleet service provider All Purpose Transport is set to deploy Queensland’s first 100% electric delivery truck for Ikea’s planned zero-emissions truck fleet by 2025.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

First 100% Electric Delivery Truck for IKEA's All-Electric Goal

After a three-year project in conjunction with Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric, fleet service provider All Purpose Transport is set to deploy Queensland’s first 100% electric delivery truck for IKEA’s planned zero emissions truck fleet by 2025.

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NewsDecember 9, 2019

Patent Reveals Electric Ford F-150 Details

The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.

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Newsby StaffDecember 6, 2019

Fleets Still Optimistic About EVs Despite Roadblocks

Approximately 90% of fleet owners have assessed, or plan to asses, the feasibility of incorporating more electric assets into their operations, though a major concern continues to be the lack of electric vehicle infrastructure and EV range anxiety, according to a 2019 electric vehicle survey from Mortenson.

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ArticlesDecember 5, 2019

Battery Capacity an Overlooked Factor in Autonomous Vehicle Deployment, Performance

Autonomous services using electric vehicles will need to consider battery limitations to optimize service deployment, fleet performance, and fleet orchestration.

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