REE claims the P7-C is the very first vehicle to be certified to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Environmental Protection Agency standards to feature steer-by-wire, brake-by-wire, and drive-by-wire technology.

The upfitted vehicle has a curb weight of 6,840 lbs and a maximum payload of 4,160 lbs.

The contract, worth over EUR100m, is for 112 units of the ‘Trollino 18’ line of trolleybuses, which will come equipped with in-motion-charging technology that allows for recharging via catenary lines.

The Californian company delivered 151 units of its light duty battery electric trucks to distributor Randy Marion Automotive Group, representing a total value of over USD8m.

The multiple electric truck trials throughout 2023, aim to show that electric trucks are ready to replace diesel HGVs and can deliver the same service when the right infrastructure, systems, processes, and business models are deployed.

AT&T has agreed to evaluate the Rivian Commercial Van to judge whether it will improve fleet safety and reduce costs, in addition to cutting its carbon emissions.

The UK startup has set up an umbrella company, KleanDrive, to expand into new repowering segments including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and marine vessels.

It is an ‘E-Tech D Wide 26-tonne’ truck with a special body built by Frappa; the body contains a carousel system which was designed by French engineering services firm Actemium.

The five locations which were recently added were Vanguard Truck Centers dealerships in Phoenix, Arizona; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Austin and Houston, Texas.

As the leader in the UK truck market, a comprehensive aftermarket network has been key to the company's success. More than GBP 100 million was spent in 2023 on upgrading dealer premises, including the Adams Morey in Bridgewater, Ford & Slater in Stockton and North West Trucks in Warrington.

The vehicle will be used to test its energy efficiency and aerodynamics, its ability to detect vulnerable road users through integrated ADAS technology, and the comfort and ergonomics of its interior fittings and cabin dashboard.

Clean Bus Solutions, a JV established by Blue Bird and finance house, Generate Capital, will allow school districts to pay a set fee per month as a way of procuring electric buses; making electric school buses more affordable and available to U.S. school districts. The service also includes charging solutions, maintenance and fleet planning services.