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Volta Trucks will launch its electric Class 7 trucks in the US next year

Enlarge / Volta Trucks’ Zero has been designed from the ground up as a battery-electric logistics vehicle. The driver can enter or exit from either side and sits in a central driving position with eyes at the right height to spot cyclists and other vulnerable road users. (credit: Volta | Getty Images | Aurich Lawson) […]

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Electric work truck startup Lordstown Motors just lost its CEO and CFO

Enlarge / Lordstown Motors says it will begin limited production of the Endurance EV truck later in 2021. (credit: Lordstown Motors) Life just isn’t getting any easier for Lordstown Motors. Last week, the startup issued a “going concern” warning, telling investors that it might not be able to start production of its electric work truck […]

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Ford reveals pricing for the F-150 Lightning Pro work truck

This is the F-150 Lightning Pro, the version of Ford’s new electric pickup aimed at the work market. [credit: Ford ] Last week, Ford revealed the F-150 Lightning, its long-awaited electric pickup truck. At the start of the new work week, the automaker offered up some information about the entry-level versions of the F-150 Lighting, […]

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Ford picks a name for its electric pickup truck: The F-150 Lightning

Enlarge / If you thought Ford would find it hard to resist reviving the Lightning brand for its electric F-150 pickup, you’d be right. (credit: Ford Motor Company) As many have predicted, Ford will revive the “Lightning” nameplate for the battery-electric version of its F-150 pickup truck. The formal reveal of the electric F-150 is […]

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Rivian’s electric truck features include air compressor and AC outlets

Unless we’re mistaken, the Rivian R1T will be the first battery electric truck in the US market. [credit: Rivian ] Electric vehicle startup Rivian is moving closer to production of its innovative-looking trucks and SUVs. The first launch edition R1T pickup trucks are expected in June, with series production models arriving at the start of […]

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This futuristic electric truck from Canoo goes on sale in 2023

No, it’s not a Bedford Rascal—it’s a new electric pickup truck from Canoo. [credit: Canoo ] If you follow the electric vehicle world closely, you may have heard of Canoo. Started by some former Faraday Future people, the company broke cover in 2019 with a subscription-only electric van that was built on a low-profile skateboard […]