Honda fuel-cell semi project bows, banks on hydrogen business

Honda Class 8 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck ConceptHonda on Friday revealed a hydrogen fuel-cell semi in concept form, as it builds out the idea and looks for commercial vehicle partners. The concept truck, due to debut Monday at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) expo for fleet vehicles, signals “the start of a new demonstration project,” according to Honda. The project aims to...

Study: EV interest waning amid concerns over cost, charging

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUVConsumer interest in EVs has decreased compared to last year, according to a new J.D. Power study. On Thursday, J.D. Power released the results of its 2024 U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration study. For the first time since the study's launch in 2021, analysts saw a decline in consideration of EVs by new-car shoppers. Of those car shoppers...

Megawatt charging for electric big rigs is starting to arrive

Megawatt charging connector at WattEV charging station in Bakersfield, CaliforniaAfter a few years of slow rolling, megawatt charging for electric commercial trucks is arriving in a substantial way. WattEV this week announced the opening of a solar-powered charging station for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks in Bakersfield, California. Announced in 2021, it's the fourth station WattEV has opened, following three...

Chevy Bolt EV owners may get up to $1,400 for battery recall

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVThose who’ve owned or leased a Chevrolet Bolt EV from the 2017 through 2022 model year are likely eligible for an amount ranging from $700 to $1,400, as part of a $150 million settlement amount against GM and LG Energy Solution. The Michigan class-action case is the consolidated version of eight class-action cases filed in various U.S...