The first automobile was invented in Germany in 1885 by Karl Benz, but it was the U.S. that led the building of the global 20th-century automobile industry. Through the turn Continue Reading
Mercedes-Benz Vans will offer electric drive options on all its commercial van model lines. This will start with the mid-size eVito, with deliveries commencing in the second half of 2018. Continue Reading
The electric semitrailer would have a 500-mile range and will roll out in 2019, if all goes according to plan. On top of that, Musk surprised the crowd gathered at Continue Reading
I have covered advanced biofuel companies for more than a decade, and just about all of them made implausible claims about their technologies. They consistently overpromised and underdelivered, until they Continue Reading
EU electric car producers got a fresh lease on life last week as the European Commission proposed caps on vehicle emissions as a way to fight against global warming—and to Continue Reading
Freight vehicles account for about 20% of world fuel use Future demand growth is dominated by medium and heavy trucks Tesla Inc. ’s unveiling on Thursday of a new electric Continue Reading
Electric vehicles aren’t yet living up to the hype, automakers in China are finding, as they churn out more EVs than they can sell to satisfy government directives. Beijing tempts Continue Reading
Tesla’s Elon Musk says the Semi will be able to travel 500 miles on a single charge. Tesla Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk is taking on the commercial truck market Continue Reading
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk introduced the Semi electric truck Thursday. Some of the country’s biggest trucking fleets are among Tesla Inc.’s first customers for its all-electric big rig. J.B. Continue Reading
Freight vehicles account for about 20% of world fuel use Future demand growth is dominated by medium and heavy trucks Tesla Inc. ’s unveiling on Thursday of a new electric Continue Reading
