Author: Michael Khan

Mercedes-Benz’s seriousness in developing electric-powered trucks continues to be shown, one of which is introducing the eActros LongHaul prototype at the IAA Transportation 2022 event. Through this eActros LongHaul Mercedes will present a transport truck designed for long trips. By using a battery with a capacity of 600 kWh, Mercedes claims the eActros LongHaul can run up to 500 km per full charge. The eActros LongHaul itself is a continuation of the eActros electric truck which was released in 2021, the advantages of this LongHaul model are its mileage and carrying capacity. However, at this time the display on the…

Tesla put a lot of resources and efforts on hold and postponed several projects to develop its humanoid robots. This electric car manufacturer specifically recruits programmers to develop a humanoid robot called the Tesla Bot or Optimus. Tesla hopes to employ thousands of humanoid robots at its factories. In the InsideEVs report, Tesla did not say exactly when the plan would be realized. But in the list of “new jobs” on its official website, the company owned by Elon Musk announced it was looking for experienced programmers to develop Optimus Robot software. The company has publicly acknowledged that it plans…

Xos announced a further expansion of its infrastructure offering to support EV riders by offering DC fast chargers. This charger compatible with passenger and commercial electric vehicles will have five charger models offering different kilowatt-hour charges and are available as standalone, wall-mounted and portable, offering 30kW to 300kW. The five chargers include: a 30kW portable EV charger, a 30kW wall-mounted EV charger, a 60kW EV charger, a 150kW EV charger, and a 300kW EV charger. For fleet owners and operators, chargers can be monitored via the Xosphere fleet management platform, which allows you to remotely monitor and control charge profiles…

Volkswagen seems to be getting serious about bringing a variety of environmentally friendly electric cars around the world. This time, one of its products, the Volkswagen ID.4 for the first time entered the Asian continent market. South Korea was chosen to be the first country on the Asian continent to get this one electric SUV. In this car launch event in South Korea, Dr. Silke Bagschik as the person in charge of the Volkswagen AG E-Mobility production line said that the presence of the ID.4 as the first electric car in South Korea would pave the way for VW in…

Volvo Trucks has just announced that it is testing a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck (FCEV) which is claimed to have an operational range of up to 1,000 km comparable to conventional truck models. The test is Volvo’s first step before starting trials with its customers in commercial traffic or public roads in 2025 with selected customers in Northern Europe and followed by additional trucks in more countries over the coming years. Jessica Sandström, SvP Global Product Management at Volvo Trucks said that the FCEV truck would be well suited for long distance and heavy duty and requires energy. They…

Transport for Greater Manchester is said to have ordered 50 electric double-decker buses from bus maker Alexander Dennis, the yellow vehicle is scheduled to be launched next year or September 2023. The electric buses will be built at the Alexander Dennis factory located in Scarborough, North Yorkshire and will operate in Wigan and Bolton, England. The 50 new buses will be funded from the municipal area of ​​the local government. The zero-emission double-decker bus created by Alexander Dennis will be the first to carry the Bee Network brand for London’s fully integrated transport system comprising buses, trams, walking and cycling,…

The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is an electric-powered prototype heavy vehicle that is claimed to be able to cover a distance of up to 500 km on a single battery charge. The Mercedes-Benz eActros LongHaul is slated to be ready for production in 2024. Fast charging from 20-80% takes only 30 minutes. This is thanks to the new invention of the Lithium iron phosphate cell technology (LPF) material which ensures a long service life and is also more energy efficient. Karin Rådström, CEO of Mercedes-Benz Trucks said that this heavy commercial vehicle is an expansion of the portfolio of battery powered…

Kawasaki has signed an agreement with the world’s largest automaker, Toyota, to cooperate in the development of a hydrogen engine for motorcycles. While Kawasaki is known to be active in developing alternative and sustainable engines for motorcycles, this new alliance with Toyota will take it a step further. Although already at an advanced stage when it comes to hydrogen technology, Kawasaki wants a new deal with Toyota to help accelerate the process of developing this hydrogen engine. In addition, Toyota recently launched the Toyota Mirai, the world’s first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car, of which more than 2,600 units…

US-based electric commercial vehicle maker Nikola has unveiled the European version of the Tre truck at IAA Transportation 2022. As in other markets, customers in Europe will be offered Tre in the form of a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and a fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). The first is called the Tre European 4×2 Artic and combines nine battery packs to offer a total energy storage of up to 738 kWh. The company says that this version of the Tre has a range of up to 530 km (329 miles) and can be charged to 80 percent in just 100…

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), launched the latest generation model of its all-electric light duty (Light Duty) truck, the eCanter which addresses more diverse logistics needs with a significantly expanded vehicle lineup. This new generation of Fuso eCanter features interiors and exteriors designed in line with the transportation industry’s shift to electric mobility. The electric truck has been reimagined with a Fuso Black Belt motif on the front fascia, with touches of orange and blue design elements. Exuding a modern aura, this latest generation of Fuso eCanter also uses LED headlights complete with daytime running lights (DRL), as…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has just issued a recall notice for the brand’s all-electric Nikola Tre electric truck. On July 18, a Nikola employee found a Tre wife truck with the shoulder strap on the passenger side seat belt detached from the B-pillar adjuster. The issue was later reported to Iveco, an Italian car manufacturer that manufactures cabins and sources seat belts from an Italian company called MCF Safety. Iveco further notes that it is highly susceptible to cross threading and that the condition may exist in other Nikola Tre BEV units. Although Nikola is not aware…

Electric truck manufacturer, Votla Trucks, has announced that it has completed a test program of its electric truck, the 16-ton Volta Zero for cruising in extreme heat. Taking place over six weeks in the technical center of Nardo, Southern Italy, this hot weather testing program is designed to ensure that the Volta Zero will deliver exceptional levels of reliability and durability. an Collins, Chief Product Officer of Volta Trucks, said that this test allows its engineers to incorporate their latest inventions or innovations into series production of customer-specification vehicles starting early next year. “Our hot weather testing program marks another…