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Autonomous trucks: How soon and how much?

Autonomous trucks: How soon and how much?

Despite many countries rising up to the challenge of autonomous trucks, it is highly unlikely to yield a truly driver-less automobile. Story by: Team CV Excitement about automonous trucks continues to rise. Especially after Daimler AG put an autonomous truck on the German autobahn last year and followed it up with an autonomous drive over a public road in the[Read More…]

by December 14, 2016 World
Proterra Catalyst E2 adds new dimension

Proterra Catalyst E2 adds new dimension

Proterra Catalyst E2 has added a new dimension to the concept of electromobility. Story by: Anirudh Raheja Electromobility is an area no manufacturer would want to stay away from. It is the need of the time, and is perhaps a gateway to the future. It is not surprising therefore to hear about startups wanting to make a mark in electromobility. There[Read More…]

by November 10, 2016 World
Battery powered trucks set to be a reality

Battery powered trucks set to be a reality

Moving beyond hybrid truck technology, battery powered trucks are set to be a reality. Story by: Team CV Electric trucks are set to be a reality sooner than later. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles may represent only four per cent of the vehicles in The USA, the fact is, they account for about 20 per cent of the transportation fuel consumed.[Read More…]

by September 23, 2016 World
Electric trucks are coming of age

Electric trucks are coming of age

Looking at what Tevva Motors is up to in the UK, electric trucks look set to be a reality sooner than later. Story by: Team CV Electric truck drivetrains are attracting good deal of attention. They could soon become a reality on the roads of Europe. An electric truck startup company Tevva Motors (formerly Teva Motors) is working to commercialise[Read More…]

by September 23, 2016 World