Tag: hybrid
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Nuts and Bolts of Electrification
“The adoption of electric vehicles is widely happening,” stated IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Aman Atak. Evidence of this shift to electric is the build of the associated ecosystem, as well as the refinement of components and supply chain. Atak recaps the panel she had just moderated on this topic in the above video. The panelists did…
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An Electrifying People Moving Alternative – Part 1
IDTechEx projects that within the next few years that electric buses will represent the largest market for advanced and post-Li-ion batteries. With orders from over 30 transit agencies, one of the driving forces behind the demand for electric buses is Proterra. In part one of this two-part interview, Proterra CEO and president, Ryan Popple, discusses…
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The 100+ MPG Fleet Truck
Although the utility vehicles featured in Jay Leno’s video below have greater upfront costs, the operational cost savings could pay for the Via Motor’s trucks over time. Built with a standard chassis and body from GM, these hybrid-electric trucks look no different from a regular vehicle, but they provide a robust generator capability at the…