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UPS partners with Thor to develop and test electric delivery trucks
UPS says it is willing to help in testing Thor Trucks' fully electric Class 6 delivery truck. Check the details of UPS and Thor teaming up to test on Overdrive.
August 1, 2018
Equipment
Owner-operators eye electric power
From Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: Owner-operators see opportunities — and pitfalls — with electric truck adoption.
April 13, 2018
Business
Peak power demands pose challenge for charging electric trucks
From Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: A key question regarding a surge in electric vehicle deployment is whether the power infrastructure, even with development of new recharging or battery swapping points, will have the capacity to handle it.
April 12, 2018
Business
Do electric trucks offer substantial emissions savings?
The promised emissions savings of electric power compared to diesel power is more complex than simply comparing the output from the two technologies. That’s because much electrical power generation relies on coal and other fossil fuels, says MIT’s Jing Li.
April 11, 2018
Business
Predicted operational cost savings of electric trucks is hard to measure
Hard-and-fast cost-per-mile comparisons between electric-powered and diesel-powered tractors are difficult to pin down. Electricity costs can differ dramatically based on geography and the utility provider, and as more electric vehicles are deployed, utility companies could institute dynamic pricing models based on time of day and current grid demand.
April 10, 2018
Equipment
Timeline: A look at when electric truck makers say their trucks will be deployed
From Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: A timeline for when electric truck makers predict their rigs will hit the highways.
April 4, 2018
Business
The Avengers!
Passing time in pleasant ways on an easy run
May 13, 2012
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