Thermo King, Chanje design all-electric van for last-mile refrigerated deliveries
Thermo King has partnered with Chanje, a company that creates sustainable solutions to improve the last-mile industry, to create a fully integrated refrigerated version of its V8100 all-electric last-mile delivery van.
FedEx makes the largest commercial electric vehicle purchase in the U.S., continues the zero-emissions trend
In a groundbreaking decision, FedEx Corp. is expanding its fleet to include 1,000 new electric vehicles. The Chanje V8100 medium-duty electric panel vans will be operated by FedEx Express in commercial and residential pick-up and delivery services in California. FedEx is purchasing 100 of the vehicles from Chanje Energy and leasing 900 from Ryder System.
The present and future of electric axles
Axle manufacturers have been working on eAxle solutions for years, but in the time since these products came about, engineering innovation has only increased. So FE decided to check in with the makers of electric axles to see where these axles are now, and where they are going.
Watch: Let’s talk electric trucks and electric axles
While electric trucks, in both hybrid and pure electric forms, are being built now, the biggest focus for electrification is on the future, and that applies just as much to the axles that power these trucks. After all, in an electrified powertrain, with no engine present, it’s the axle that controls the power that moves
Eaton announces four-speed electric vehicle transmission
Eaton has announced a new four-speed transmission for commercial electric vehicles to meet growing demand in bus and delivery segments in Europe and other markets. According to Eaton, the four-speed transmission solves the primary issue related to single-speed (direct-drive) drives: contradictory requirements for high efficiency at top speeds and increased torque at launch and low
Eaton announces hybrid regenerative accessory drive
Eaton has announced it is developing a 48-volt mild hybrid electrically regenerative accessory drive. The system, which includes an inverter and a power takeoff assembly (PTO) with an electric motor and integrated AC compressor, features a 48-volt motor that charges the vehicle’s batteries, can run the air conditioner (AC), and replace the alternator in linehaul commercial
Burgeoning global electric vehicle market will drive lithium demand over the next five years, says GlobalData
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs), which have emerged as a clean alternative to traditional vehicles, has picked up in the recent years, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData forecasts that the demand for lithium, needed for the production of lithium-ion batteries for use in EVs, will more than double from 26.7kt
Where should the motors go on electric truck axles?
There are three options currently being used for motor placement in an electric powertrain: centralized direct drive solutions, centralized motor with a gearbox or deep reduction axle gearing, or an e-axle in which the motor is placed directly onto the axle itself. According to Steve Slesinski, director of global product planning for Dana, the latter
Geotab acquires electric vehicle technology provider FleetCarma
Geotab announced that it has acquired FleetCarma, an Ontario-based clean-tech solution provider specializing in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) telematics. “Geotab’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and innovation is further amplified by the acquisition of FleetCarma,” said Neil Cawse, chief executive officer of Geotab. “We are excited to expand our presence in the EV space and
Puget Sound Energy orders fleet of hybrid vans from XL
Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the Washington state energy provider, announced it has added 40 new utility vehicles equipped with a hybrid electrification solution from XL. PSE says it selected XL’s fleet electrification technology for its 40 new cleaner and more fuel efficient Ford Transit utility vans, which hit the streets earlier this year. The upgrade
