Heavy vehicle charging

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation and Edison Electric Institute at the recemt EEI National Key Accounts Workshop. Photo: EEI

October 30, 2024

PACT and EEI join forces to accelerate access to charging infrastructure for class 6-8 electric trucks

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance the deployment of electric infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs).

Wireless EV charging gains momentum with new industry partnerships

The advent of wireless charging in the commercial transport sector took a big step forward with industry leader InductEV striking three new strategic partnerships.

The battery swapping ecosystem for trucks in China. Source: IDTechEx

February 28, 2024

IDTechEx report examines innovations in charging infrastructure for next-gen trucks

Global efforts to decarbonise medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) freight vehicles are crucial for reducing transportation-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Seattle will be the first location in North America to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging. Photo: InductEV

February 26, 2024

Sound Transit to go wireless in Seattle with 48 electric buses

InductEV has announced that Sound Transit will deploy its wireless charging technology for Seattle's new Stride bus rapid transit service.

The collaboration between Polarium and Kempower aims to address the pressing need for enhanced EV charging capabilities, particularly for larger vehicles, constrained by current grid limitations across Europe

February 26, 2024

Kempower and Polarium to boost DC fast charging solutions

Polarium and Kempower have announced a partnership to boost EV fast charging solutions with cutting-edge energy storage support.

The Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) program aims to reduce barriers to zero-emission bus deployment. Photo: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

February 23, 2024

Free technical assistance to develop bus fleet electrification plans

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has announced the US$5m Clean Bus Planning Awards (CBPA) program.

A study commissioned by the Port of Rotterdam Authority shows that Around 2,000 electric trucks can be expected in the port area by 2030. Image: Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie

February 15, 2024

First charging station for electric trucks opened in the port of Rotterdam

Together with Truckparkings Rotterdam Exploitatie (TRE), the Port of Rotterdam Authority has opened the first charging station for electric trucks in the port.

PACT exists to educate stakeholders about infrastructure challenges that hamper M/HD ZEV adoption in the marketplace. Image: PACT

February 14, 2024

Cross-industry coalition launched to accelerate zero-emission vehicle infrastructure deployments

Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT) has been launched with the express purpose of overcoming the many barriers delaying access to ZEV infrastructure.

CTL’s suite of services includes 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, fleet tracking and refrigeration telematics. Graphic: Business Wire

January 30, 2024

CTL partners with Orange EV on electric yard trucks

Commercial Trailer Leasing (CTL) has partnered with Orange EV to deploy pure-electric and zero-emission, DOT-compliant yard trucks throughout the United States.

A network of electric roads is planned for a major area of India, with existing diesel buses being replaced by electric models by 2030 – image © courtesy of Pat Smith

January 24, 2024

Electric road expansion for India

An electric road expansion programme is planned for India.

Heliox expands Siemens eMobility’s offering for the growing eBus and eTruck charging market, and for depot and fleet solutions. Image: Siemens

January 19, 2024

Siemens completes acquisition of Heliox

Siemens has completed the acquisition of Heliox, a technology leader in DC fast charging solutions, serving eBus and eTruck fleets and passenger vehicles.