Towing with an electric vehicle can put additional stress on the driver as the range can vary significantly depending on how much weight a vehicle is towing, the type of terrain, weather, and other factors. Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning brings peace of mind to drivers as it can accurately calculate remaining vehicle range […]
If you’re looking to buy an EV, then you should know that there are some financial perks to buying a brand new model. Ever since 2010, it’s been possible to reclaim some of the money you spent on an electric car thanks to an EV-centric federal tax credit. That tax credit means you can reclaim […]
The electrified truck market has exploded in the past few months, with Rivian, Hummer, and Ford all launching their hotly-anticipated all-new EV pickups and shipping them off to eager customers. At an event to celebrate the first of the Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup trucks rolling off the production line at the Rouge Electric Vehicle […]
Yet the trade group they all belong to, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association, is arguing that federal and state rules intended to boost numbers of zero-emission trucks are too onerous. Electric cars are just starting to gain traction in the United States, after years of incentives and tightening tailpipe emissions standards. Now regulators are […]
Zero-emissions vehicles aren’t on the horizon for the trucking industry — they’re already here. Every major truck manufacturer now offers electric versions of their medium- and heavy-duty models, and new builders are carving out their own market niches. And those in the industry are buying. Currently, the use of zero-emissions vehicles is restricted by range […]
These days, everyone we know seems to be asking us about electric vehicles. Our advice is (of course) to buy one tout de suite. Unfortunately, when we follow up with these folks, many say that the EV they wanted was unavailable, or that a look at the prices convinced them to hang onto their gas guzzlers […]
The number of automated trucks and buses is expected to grow from practically zero this year to 1.2 million by 2032, according to new market analysis by Guidehouse Insights. The overall market share is projected to reach just over 19% by 2032. China will lead the way with a 38.5% share. North America and Europe […]
Electric cars are slowly gaining attention of more number of buyers. They run on electricity, making them much more affordable to run when compared to fuels. Also, many people like their powerful initial torque that gives an adrenaline rush. So, if you are planning to buy an electric vehicle, this article is for you. In […]
A wide-ranging bill aimed at reducing vehicle emissions in Connecticut, including the likely adoption of California’s clean air standards for certain trucks and a requirement that all school buses be emission-free by 2040, was advanced Friday to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk. The party-line 95-52 vote in the Democratic controlled House of Representatives comes days after […]
The all-electric Rivian R1T pickup has a towing capability of up to 11,000 lbs (4,990 kg), but towing might cut the range in half, as one of the first reports showed. Most recently, The Fast Lane Truck had an opportunity to take a Rivian R1T for a real test, in which the pickup was not […]