Amazon puts 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric semi trucks to work in Germany
Amazon puts 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric semi trucks to work in Germany

From sea to shining sea, Amazon is serious about electrifying its delivery fleet – now, the company is taking that seriousness across the pond, announcing plans to deploy 50 of Mercedes-Benz’ new battery-electric eActros semi trucks before the end of 2…

Port Authority of NY and NJ, CALSTART launch $45M electric truck plan
Port Authority of NY and NJ, CALSTART launch $45M electric truck plan

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is working with leading transportation nonprofit CALSTART to roll out a $45 million incentive program to help electrify the port’s operators’ heavy truck fleets.

more…

1927-2027: Volvo celebrates 100 years with special-edition electric semi
1927-2027: Volvo celebrates 100 years with special-edition electric semi

Volvo is celebrating its 100th anniversary with launch of a new, special edition Volvo FH16 Electric semi truck featuring special paint, interior upgrades, and a promise from the company to keep on keepin’ on for at least 100 more.

more…

SANY delivered 200 electric haul trucks, 600 EV wheel loaders – LAST MONTH
SANY delivered 200 electric haul trucks, 600 EV wheel loaders – LAST MONTH

While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders…

E-quipment highlight: iPad-sized 70 kW electric PTO by Windrose
E-quipment highlight: iPad-sized 70 kW electric PTO by Windrose

Electric semi truck brand Windrose has developed an all-electric power take-off (PTO) that puts out up to 70 kW of power without burning a drop of diesel – and it could give his big BEV a real market advantage.

more…

Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it!
Slate will offer a high roof cargo version of its compact pickup – and you can buy it!

Bezos-backed Slate Auto is serious about the commercial truck market, and the company’s Fleet Business Development team shared some of the most detailed information about the rumored high roof cargo kit yet at the brand’s ongoing Portland ride-along ev…

E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS [video]
E-quipment highlight: Tiger electric baggage tug hauls 30 TONS [video]

The Tiger Li-Ion electric baggage tug is quietly revolutionizing the airport ground handling and ground support equipment (GSE) market with silent, emission-free running, massive fuel savings, and a 60,000 lb. (!) payload capacity.

Port of Los Angeles commits $200 million to zero emission equipment
Port of Los Angeles commits $200 million to zero emission equipment

The Port of Los Angeles has secured a new, 30-year lease with Yusen Terminals, with the marine terminal operator fully committed through 2056 in a deal that paves the way for an fresh, $200 million investment in zero-emission cargo-handling equipment. …

130-ton electric works 4,000 feet beneath the surface of the Earth [video]
130-ton electric works 4,000 feet beneath the surface of the Earth [video]

Swedish mining company LKAB is putting a pair of massive, 130-ton electric Scania haul trucks to work at its Malmberget iron ore mine – which happens to be more than 4,000 feet below the surface of the Earth.

APM announces massive electrification program for Port of NY and NJ
APM announces massive electrification program for Port of NY and NJ

96 electric terminal trucks from Orange EV, 34 electric rubber-tired gantry cranes from Konecranes, and massive investments in modernization and workforce development – and that’s just part of what APM Terminals Elizabeth is bringing to the Port of New…