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HPC corridor for trucks to be developed in California

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and Calstart have received $13 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to “jump-start” a high-power charging corridor for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks in California. The first phase of the Research Hub for Electric Technologies in Truck Applications (RHETTA) project begins this month. Here, the goal is to […] More…

New York boosts EV subsidy funding pot

new-york-usa-symbolbild-pixabayNew York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced an addition of more than $12 million to the Drive Clean Rebate program, which provides up to $2,000 on the purchase of an electric vehicle and funding of $2.7 million to local governments to purchase EVs and install charging stations for public use. Together, the consumer rebate program […] More…

Electric Winnebago motorhome, Thor RV debut as industry sees getaway from gas and diesel


Two concept vehicles unveiled at this week’s 2022 Florida RV SuperShow hint at a future for the industry that doesn’t involve gasoline or diesel. The Winnebago e-RV concept is based on a Ford Transit van. But instead of the factory-built E-Transit, which hasn’t started deliveries yet, Winnebago used a standard Transit with an electric powertrain… More…

Parallel Systems reveals a rail innovation

Parallel Systems, a company founded by former SpaceX engineers to reimagine the railroad system, has raised $49.55 million in Series A funds to build autonomous battery-electric rail vehicles that move freight. The funds have been raised for the purpose of building a fleet of rail vehicles, executing advanced testing programs and growing the team. The […] More…