Tag: electric trucks
EU Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition Needs Renewed Political Momentum
IRU and T&E are calling on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch a strategic dialogue on heavy-duty vehicle decarbonisation, as key EU rules head for review and rising energy and cost pressures add urgency to getting the transition right. Europe’s road transport sector is under growing pressure. … [continued]
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Analysis: China’s CO2 Emissions Fall in Q2 2026 Due to Plummeting Oil Use
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2026, as oil consumption plummeted amid the strait of Hormuz crisis. The country’s use of oil fell by 9% overall and by 16% for transport, after the disruptions to supply from the Gulf through the strait. China’s total … [continued]
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Tesla Semi Moves Into Europe & Gets Largest Order To Date
The Tesla Semi has been a bit of a confusing model or project. The electric semi truck was unveiled nearly a decade ago with various specific specs and details that made it sound like it was almost ready to hit the road and reach mass sales. Countless pilot projects and … [continued]
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A Hydrogen Generator Charged An Electric Ship. Why Was Hydrogen There?
At the Port of Tilbury on the Thames, GeoPura recently put one of its hydrogen power units on a floating platform and used it to charge a commercial electric vessel. The system delivered 300 kW through five Ballard fuel cells. It was visually irresistible: a barge, hydrogen equipment, a working … [continued]
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Mahle Introduces Range Extender For Electric Trucks
In reality, the battery electric heavy trucks of today have insufficient range for many applications. Even the mighty Tesla Semi (once it actually becomes widely available) will have its limitations. No matter how aerodynamic the shape of the cab or how large the battery, hauling a fully loaded semi-trailer uphill … [continued]
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