Here’s how wireless charging could cut costs for commercial EVs

Cummins semi truck to be used in dynamic wireless charging test (photo via Purdue University)Two recent wireless charging pilot programs show the potential for the technology's use with commercial EV fleets. The Indiana Department of Transportation and Purdue University are working to outfit a quarter-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 231 in West Lafayette, Indiana, for wireless charging of electric trucks. A test truck provided by Cummins...

Lawmakers demand emissions data for $8B federal hydrogen hubs

Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell semi truck to be used in California testsTwo House Democrats are demanding that the Department of Energy report projected lifecycle emissions for seven federally-funded hydrogen hubs. First reported by Politico, Reps. Jamie Raskin of Maryland and Don Beyer of Virginia wrote a letter to the Energy Department's of Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) asking for clarification on the...

Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVs

Zeekr 001 sets Guinness World RecordsYounger U.S. drivers are more open to driving vehicles from Chinese brands than their older counterparts, according to a new AutoPacific survey. But concerns about how Chinese brands manage data privacy were high regardless of age. No vehicles from Chinese brands are currently sold in the U.S., and that's unlikely to change due to new tariffs. But...

Review: 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST arrives for civilians

2024 Chevrolet Silverado EVThe 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size electric pickup truck was first delivered in Work Truck specification to fleet buyers nearly a year ago; but only now can civilians take one home. The first retail version to arrive is the top-of-the-line 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition. We had a chance to spend several hours driving through the...