At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?

  • February 9, 2025
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The 2025 Chicago Auto Show opened this week, and I’ve been struggling a bit with how to approach this story about the decline and fall of what was once the American auto industry’s premier commercial vehicle show – but one thing was absolutely clear: the Nissan LEAF is the best new car deal in Chicago. *** […]

E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna Automower EPOS electric robot lawnmowers

  • February 9, 2025
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They may look like beefed up Roombas, but the new 535 and AWD 580L EPOS robotic lawn mowers from Husqvarna leverage the brand’s decades of outdoor power products expertise to deliver commercial-grade capability in an innovative package. Husqvarna dropped the two new commercial robot lawnmowers at the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in San Diego […]

New EU copyright spurs hope of an electrified Lancia Fulvia comeback

  • February 9, 2025
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Photo by ChiemseeMan, public domain at the English Wikipedia project. In a new copyright filing at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) from January 30th, Stellantis has reserved exclusive rights to apply the Fulvia name to, “powered vehicles for use on land.” And, while that’s a long way from a confirmation – there’s reason to hope. While […]

How adult-site OnlyFans helped this high-tech handlebar come to market

  • February 9, 2025
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We’ve spent years following interesting high-tech developments in the e-bike industry, often while the more traditional non-electric cycling industry has had to make do with comparatively lower-tech leaps. But now all cyclists can rejoice in an interesting new “smart handlebar” that happens to have gotten a friendly helping hand from an unlikely source. Flitedeck, a […]

Is this America’s first electric refrigerated catering truck for aviation?

  • February 8, 2025
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Global airport ground support equipment (GSE) manufacturer Mallaghan just deployed what it says is North America’s first ever fully electric refrigerated catering truck designed specifically for the aviation industry. Co-developed by Mallagha and International Motors (formerly Navistar), the Mallaghan CT6000E was unveiled at a ceremony at Logan International Airport in Boston that was attended by […]

Pet Valu deploys electric semi trucks so pets can breathe a bit easier

  • February 8, 2025
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They may not purr like a well-tuned diesel, but Pet Valu has added two brand-new, whisper-quiet Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks to its growing logistics fleet as part of the company’s ongoing effort to transform its supply chain into one that’s more efficient, and more sustainable. Pet Valu is one of Canada’s leading specialty retailers, […]

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What an ‘America First’ Diet Would Really Look Like

  • February 8, 2025
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For a moment, the threat of guac-ocalypse loomed over America. Had President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada gone into effect, the prices of avocados and tomatoes would have skyrocketed in the approach to Super Bowl Sunday. Trump may be bluffing about his willingness to start a trade war, but the grace period […]

Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding

  • February 8, 2025
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Consulting firm TRC has made a name for itself in the clean trucking space both for managing the ACT Expo and helping commercial fleets navigate the increasingly complex world of ZEV incentives. This week, the company reached a major milestone: $2 billion in funding! Over the last few years, GNA (which was acquired by TRC […]

First ever electric rail car mover gets to work at Port of Baltimore [video]

  • February 8, 2025
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The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has announced a first for the contemporary American maritime industry: a battery-electric rail car mover that can organize the rail yard without dirtying up the air around it. Built by the Marmon Rail’s Italian Zephir division, the LOK 16.150E model rail car mover features an 80-volt rechargeable battery pack […]

Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week: This four-wheeled e-bike/car

  • February 8, 2025
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When it comes to oddities of the electric vehicle variety, it doesn’t take much to pique my interest. If it’s got an electric motor and a funky shape, I’m down to clown. But being an electric bicycle guy through and through, anytime we can work some good ol’ pedaling action into the mix, I’m all […]