Specialized vehicles
Kalmar’s New Electric Forklift Can Lift 40,000 Pounds—and It Signals a Bigger Shift in Heavy Industry
Kalmar unveiled its first lithium-ion-powered electric “medium” forklift at ACT Expo this week, but the company’s definition of “medium” is a little different from...
Kia’s AI Patrol PV5 Electric Van Brings Drones and Smart Surveillance to Policing
Kia is preparing to deploy a new kind of electric police vehicle—one that blends modular EV design with AI-powered surveillance. The upcoming AI Patrol...
Tesla Semi Enters Port Freight Pilot in California as Electric Truck Adoption Expands
A Southern California trucking company is putting the Tesla Semi to work in one of the toughest real-world environments for freight: port drayage. MDB...
Mercedes-Benz Opens Orders for eArocs 400 Electric Construction Truck with Fast Charging and Heavy-Duty Capability
Mercedes-Benz is moving its electric truck strategy deeper into heavy-duty construction. After first previewing the model at last year’s Bauma expo, the company has...
Volvo Unveils Next-Gen Electric Trucks with Up to 700 km Range and Faster Charging
Volvo is expanding its push into electric freight with an updated lineup of FH, FM, and FMX heavy-duty trucks. The new models introduce improved...
APM Terminals Electrification: Cutting 85% Idle Time Is Not About “Going Green”
When I first looked at what APM Terminals has been doing at the Port of Los Angeles, I expected the usual story: emissions, sustainability,...
Komatsu PC9000-12 Review: The 4MW Electric Excavator That Redefines Mining Productivity
If you thought ultra-class mining excavators had already reached their peak, the Komatsu PC9000-12 proves otherwise. This is not just the largest hydraulic excavator...
Kia PV5 WAV New York Taxi Concept: A Practical Electric Van That Could Transform Accessible Mobility in the US
Overview: More Than Just Another EV Concept
Kia has unveiled the Kia PV5 WAV at the New York Auto Show, introducing a new type of...
Ford Transit City Electric Van Review: A Simple, Practical EV for Urban Fleets?
Ford is quietly changing direction with its new Ford Transit City Electric Van. Instead of chasing bigger batteries and longer range, this model focuses...
Workhorse W56 140 kWh Review: A Smarter, More Affordable Electric Delivery Van for Real-World Fleets?
Workhorse Group has introduced a new 140 kWh version of its Workhorse W56 Step Van, aiming to solve one of the biggest complaints in...
Tesla Semi Deep Dive: Lighter, More Efficient, and Closer to Real-World Adoption Than Ever
Tesla is finally offering a clearer picture of its long-delayed Semi truck — and based on the latest technical details, the project is no...
Harbinger HC Series Cab: A New Electric Workhorse for the Medium-Duty Truck Market
The push toward electrification in commercial vehicles is accelerating, and Harbinger has just introduced a new contender aimed directly at the medium-duty work truck...
Taiwan’s Scooter Surge Is Going Electric — And Subsidies Are Driving the Shift
If you’ve ever waited at a red light in Taipei, you’ve seen it: when the light turns green, a swarm of scooters surges forward...
Xos Launches $99,000 Electric Truck Chassis: A Serious Play for Fleet Electrification
Xos Inc. is positioning its latest medium-duty electric chassis as more than just another EV option for fleets. With a starting price of $99,000...
Hitachi’s New Electric Excavator Signals 24/7 Zero-Emission Construction Is Getting Real
Hitachi Construction Machinery is expanding its electric construction lineup with the new Hitachi ZX135-7EB, a 13-ton battery-powered excavator designed to match — or even...