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Mack Electric LR is Wisconsin’s first electric garbage truck

Electrek

In a bid to clean up its streets in more ways than one, the city of Madison, Wisconsin has added two Class 8 electric trucks to its garbage fleet earlier this year in the form of a pair of Mack Electric LR HDEVs … and the city already has plans to add two more.

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100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report

CleanTechnica EVs

The commercial world is showing a strong preference for electric vehicles, which have now proven themselves in many industries. The post 100 Electric Trash Trucks, 150 Electric Buses, 30 Electric Graders — Commercial Electric Vehicles Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes-Benz AMG developing standalone electric full-size SUV

Green Car Reports

A three-row electric AMG-badged Mercedes-Benz SUV is in the works The EV will ride on a new AMG.EA dedicated EV platform Prototypes are expected to start road testing this winter Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance division is working on an all-electric full-size SUV that will be distinct from anything sold by the main Mercedes brand.

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The role of electric motors in sustainable electric vehicles

Innovation News Network

Discover the key factors driving the sustainability of electric motors in EVs, from material choices to efficiency and power density. The post The role of electric motors in sustainable electric vehicles appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Honda previews first electric performance motorcycle

Green Car Reports

Honda on Tuesday unveiled a performance electric motorcycle concept as part of what the company says will be an ongoing emphasis on two-wheeled electrification.

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Farm-fegnugen? Volkswagen rolls out an electric tractor

Electrek

Volkswagen Group Africa has officially begun production of a modern electric farm tractor at its multifunctional facility in Gashora, Rwanda in a bid to advance modern, low-emission agricultural initiatives in Africa.

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Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1S: Comparing electric SUVs

Green Car Reports

The first true challenger to Rivian’s R1S off-road electric family hauler has come out of the shadows. VW’s Scout will be developing its off-road electric SUV aiming squarely at Rivian R1S.

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