Podcasts about electric trucks

In December of 2025, a $285,000 Windrose Technology electric semi-truck went missing. It still has not been found.  Reportedly, two mechanics who kept it running, Travis Waite and Harold Keller, left Windrose Technology owed a combined $91,000 in back wages, and (according to the company) are holding the truck until they are paid. That's not the strangest thing about Windrose Technology. It's just the most dramatic. Windrose is a Chinese-founded, Belgium-headquartered electric truck startup. It was founded in 2022 by Wen Han, a 36-year-old Stanford MBA and all-around colorful character.  By most independent accounts, the truck itself is good, but that does little to explain the public disputes with former employees.  Is this a well-engineered truck buried under a chaotic company with an eccentric founder or a company whose chaos is a preview of what may happen when production has to scale? In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Kelly Barner covers: - Why a $285,000 electric truck is currently sitting somewhere nobody at Windrose can find, and why the two guys who allegedly know where it is aren't telling - How a truck built in China ended up with a VIN that says it was made in Georgia, and what that suggests about trucking safety compliance's dependence on the honor system - Why Nikola's pardoned, convicted founder made a lowball offer for the company, and why that story gets a lot more complicated once you see the actual trucks Windrose has on the road in Texas and Chile   Links: Troubling Times for Electric Trucking: https://artofprocurement.com/blog/supply-troubling-times-for-electric-trucking  Why is nobody talking about China's new supply chain regulations?: https://artofprocurement.com/blog/supply-why-is-nobody-talking-about-chinas-new-supply-chain-regulations  Kelly Barner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-barner-6884443/  Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/art-of-supply-6895142546301960193  Art of Supply on AOP: http://www.artofsupply.com  Subscribe to the Art of Procurement Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe   

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Electric vehicles shouldn't just be gas trucks with batteries. They should be entirely different machines. That's the premise behind Tello Trucks' attempt to reinvent one of America's most iconic vehicles.Company bio:TELO Trucks is an electric vehicle company building a mini truck designed to deliver full-size truck utility in a much smaller footprint. The vehicle is engineered for city life, with easier parking, better maneuverability, and strong towing and payload capabilities. The company's core idea is that electrification should enable completely new vehicle designs, not just “gas cars with batteries.”Speaker bio:Jason Marks is the co-founder and CEO of TELO Trucks. He is a mechanical engineer by training, a lifelong vehicle builder, and an automotive safety expert with deep experience in validation, radar/LiDAR systems, and vehicle crash safety. Before Tello, he worked across the automotive ecosystem, and he brings a highly technical, founder-led approach to product, manufacturing, and team building.Five lessons for entrepreneurs:Use a technology shift to rethink the category – Don't just copy the old product in a new form factor; ask what the new technology makes possible. For example, EVs allow for a much shorter vehicle with the same or greater functionality.Start with a niche, but tell a big story – A focused wedge can get you moving, but investors and talent need to see the world-changing vision. Think A, B, then Z.Capital efficiency matters – Small design choices can dramatically reduce material, parts, and manufacturing complexity. Don't ignore the beneficial cascade effect.Customer obsession shapes the product – Direct feedback from users can improve real design decisions, not just marketing. And even better when all your employees want to be customers of your future product.Founder credibility compounds when it comes from lived expertise – Jason's technical background lets him make unusually bold claims because he can tie them to concrete engineering decisions, not just vision.--1️⃣ Join our confidential CEO community.Private CEO group for VC/PE-backed climate tech founders navigating capital, strategy, and scale. Capped at 45 CEOs. → entrepreneursforimpact.com2️⃣ Join 40,000 professionals who get our newsletter.Climate tech finance, strategy, leadership. 2-min read. → entrepreneursforimpact.substack.com3️⃣ Leave a podcast review.If you got value, take 30 seconds and do the community a favor. It helps push more capital and talent toward scalable climate solutions.

Send us Fan MailFord has revealed the Fathom, a new electric pickup expected to start around $30,000. But who is this truck actually for, and can Ford find enough buyers to make it successful?In this Truck News Recap, Tim Esterdahl examines what we know about the Ford Fathom, its expected size and range, and how it could compete with the Slate truck and Ford Maverick. He also explains why commercial fleets and urban drivers may be the real target customers.Other topics include Pickup Truck + SUV Talk's first full-size truck award, changes coming to the 2027 Ford F-150 and Ram 1500, Toyota Highlander reliability problems and what Tim learned while towing a camper with the GMC Sierra EV.Support the show

Send us Fan MailGeorge Cary spent five years as a McKinsey EM. In this live case, he coaches candidate Harvey through a real McKinsey market entry study: should a diesel truck manufacturer build and sell electric trucks.Harvey builds a framework, runs the full cost-of-ownership math, and lands a final recommendation. George pauses after every section to break down good vs. great in real time.You'll learn:Why McKinsey calls it "problem solving," not casing – and the vocabulary that signals you already think like a consultantHow Harvey turns a good, structured framework into a great, distinctive one The full math behind pricing an e-truck – and how to talk through your logic instead of just stating the numberResources:Harvey turned 3 weeks of coaching into a case that sounded ready for the real thing – Black Belt pairs you with a coach like George who breaks down your good from your great, session by sessionConsulting Deadlines:McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black BeltConnect With Management ConsultedCreate a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep todaySchedule a free 15min consultation with the MC TeamWatch the video version of the podcast on YouTubeFollow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTokJoin an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

Happy 10 Years of Kilowatt! This week marks the 10th anniversary of Kilowatt, and Bodie takes a moment to reflect on 728 episodes, the incredible community that has supported the show, and the unexpected opportunities podcasting has created over the last decade. He also shares a personal update before diving into a packed week of EV news recorded from multiple locations on his way to Alaska. Topics include Lucid delaying the Cosmos SUV, Ford's Mustang Mach-E recall, BYD's record-breaking exports, Hyundai's affordable IONIQ 3, and Leapmotor's newest compact EV. The episode also explores China's latest ultra-fast charging breakthrough, the promise of silicon-anode batteries, and an early hands-on review of Slate's affordable electric pickup. Finally, Tesla news covers Cybertruck warranty updates, Semi expansion into Europe, FSD v14 Lite growing pains, China sales, and Tesla reaching the incredible milestone of building its 10 millionth vehicle. Support the Show https://www.supportkilowatt.com/ Other Podcasts Beyond the Post YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@beyondthepostfm Beyond the Post Podcast — https://www.beyondthepost.fm/ Shuffle Playlist — https://shows.acast.com/shuffle-playlist 918Digital Website — https://www.918digital.com/ News Links Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here's Why It Matters – https://insideevs.com/news/803837/rivian-r2-double-shift-normal-illinois/ BYD Achieves Record Exports With 124% Growth – https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/04/byd-achieves-record-exports-with-124-growth/ Tesla China Sales Are Crashing as Exports Surge – https://electrek.co/2026/08/04/tesla-china-sales-crash-exports-surge-h1-2026/ Lucid's Smaller Cosmos SUV Pushed to 2027 – https://electrek.co/2026/08/04/lucids-smaller-cosmos-suv-slated-for-2026-has-been-pushed-back-to-2027/ Tesla HW3 Computers Are Overheating on FSD v14 Lite – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4536/tesla-hw3-computers-are-overheating-on-fsd-v14-lite I Drove Slate's $25,000 Electric Truck – https://insideevs.com/reviews/803784/slate-ev-truck-first-drive-review-2026/ Tesla Semi Expansion Confirmed for Europe – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4535/tesla-semi-expansion-confirmed-for-europe Tesla Sends Out Free 2-Month FSD Trials in Europe – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4533/tesla-sends-out-free-2-month-fsd-trials-in-europe Silicon Anodes Could Unlock the Next EV Battery Leap – https://www.volts.wtf/p/silicon-anodes-for-batteries-unlock Ford Recalls 86,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs – https://insideevs.com/news/803565/ford-mustang-mach-e-window-trim-recall/ Tesla Extends Cybertruck PCS Warranty – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4524/tesla-extends-cybertruck-pcs-warranty-to-8-years-will-reimburse-owners-for-repairs Tesla Builds Its 10 Millionth EV – https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/4514/tesla-builds-10-millionth-ev-a-look-back-at-each-milestone Hyundai Reveals the $30,000 IONIQ 3 – https://electrek.co/2026/07/29/hyundai-reveals-ioniq-3-prices-start-30000-interest-surges/ China's EV Charging Race Breaks the Four-Minute Barrier – https://insideevs.com/news/803094/hongqi-four-minute-charging-test/ Leapmotor A05 Reservations Open – https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/28/cool-new-leapmotor-a05-can-be-reserved-for-99-yuan-15/ Show Art Created By DALL·E Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hino's Australian boss thinks the country is chasing the wrong emissions fix. Richard Emery sat down with Marc Sibbald in the cab of a 700 Series tipper and made the case that electric trucks are a 2029 to 2030 story here, and that waiting for them is costing the industry easier wins now.In this episode:- Why Hino puts electric trucks at 2029 to 2030 for Australia, and why Richard calls the federal focus tunnel vision towards electric- The average Australian truck is roughly 14 years old. Getting that towards 10 would cut emissions and crashes sooner- Hino's Bathurst run put hybrid more than 20% ahead of diesel on fuel, and about 30% with a driver trained to the truck(0:00) Intro(0:20) Driving a truck again after 20 years(4:13) The 700 Series problem Hino had to fix(6:25) A bigger range, and orders tripling(8:55) The 12-speed automated manual(13:53) Ten years with Supercars(15:04) Bathurst: hybrid against diesel(17:24) Fuel prices and the hybrid surge(18:41) Why there is no 700 Series hybrid(22:55) Electric trucks and hydrogen(24:44) Why Hino says 2029 to 2030(26:23) Australia's 14-year-old truck fleet(27:21) Not just tunnel vision towards electric(29:02) Hino Connect and telematics(31:02) The Archion tie-up with Fuso(34:03) The 2026 truck market(36:45) Safety systems you actually notice(41:18) Trucks are not going anywhereRecorded in a moving truck, so you get road noise and a proper conversation rather than a studio set piece.Fleet News Group covers the Australian fleet industry across Fleet Auto News, Fleet EV News and Fleet HV News.Mentioned in this episode:- Hino's hybrid against diesel at Bathurst. This is the test Richard talks through, and the charts we put on screen around the sixteen minute mark: https://youtu.be/1MQIgHF4t-U- Driving the Hino Hybrid Electric 300 Series, Marc's own road test: https://fleethvnews.com.au/test-drive-hino-hybrid-electric/- Hino hybrids in council operations: https://fleethvnews.com.au/hino-electric-hybrid-trucks-deliver-real-world-results-for-council-operations/Subscribe to Fleet News Group: https://bit.ly/4w63LWOFilmed at Hino's 700 Series drive event. Hino provided the vehicle and location. Fleet News Group retained full editorial control.

The EV mandate is dying a slow, expensive death — GM just torched another $10.9 billion walking back its all-electric pledge, Ford and Stellantis are backpedaling too, and Chesterfield Mall's old Macy's lot is now a graveyard for unsold Teslas. On this edition of Kim on a Whim, Marc and Kim break down why forcing unproven technology on the American consumer never works — from Biden's failed EV targets to the Solyndra fiasco — and issue a stark warning: a new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the 2028 Democrat presidential field. The Marc Cox Morning Show lays out exactly what's at stake for America's future. Buckle up — this one gets real. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #KimOnAWhim #EVMandate #GM #ElectricVehicles #Solyndra #AOC2028 #Election2028 #FreeMarket #ConservativeTalk #STLRadio #FaithFamilyFreedom #JDVance #MarcoRubio

Jonathan and Cody break down the opening three episodes of King of the Hill Season 15. They discuss why parts of the revival feel stuck in 2013, whether Hank would really hate an electric truck, the show's noticeably raunchier dialogue, the emotional introduction of Caesar Salad, and why the artificial intelligence scam episode understands Hank Hill so well. They also talk about Cody's new community technology center, why Jonathan prefers listener texts over phone calls, a Patrick Mahomes statistic that accidentally makes him look better, senior-dog adoption, fostering pets, changing character voices, and whether the new season is living up to the revival's first year.

Aeversa's John Ford unpacks the rands-and-cents case for electric trucks in this first of a new interview series. TechCentral is proud to present the first episode of Watts & Wheels with Wills, our new interview show about electric vehicles and the fast-changing world of e-mobility in South Africa. In the debut episode, host William Kelly speaks to John Ford, sales manager at Aeversa, a fleet-focused electrification specialist helping some of South Africa's biggest logistics operators make the switch from diesel to electric. Ford's central message is that electrifying a fleet is not about swapping every diesel truck for a battery-powered one. Each depot has its own energy profile – municipal tariff structures, grid capacity, demand charges and time-of-use rates – and the trick is matching the right vehicles, routes and charging strategies to each site. Get it right, he says, and the savings flow: solar charging over midday, battery storage to bridge expensive evening peaks and cheap off-peak grid power overnight. The numbers from Aeversa's work with Takealot Fulfilment Services – the e-commerce giant's logistics arm – back him up. What began in 2022 as a single imported electric truck covering 15 000km in a proof-of-concept trial grew to a 10-vehicle pilot that delivered an average 14% saving in total cost of ownership – before any solar or battery storage was added. With the fleet expanded to 21 vehicles and renewables in the mix, average savings climbed to 16%, peaking at 22% in some months. Today the fleet numbers 35 vehicles consuming about 1.2GWh/year, with solar providing 60-82% of that energy. Aeversa expects savings of 18-20% on average – and, with global oil prices rattled by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially more than 30%. “When you go electric, you can use those savings to expand your fleet or invest in solar and battery storage – and that adds more savings. It's a self-fulfilling cycle,” said Ford. Don't miss a great discussion! TechCentral

Electric trucks are suddenly big news in Australia. We catch up with NewVolt's Anthony Headlam on its plans for network of large charging stations. Plus: News of the week.

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This CEO Makes Electric Trucks For UPS, FedEx, & Others – Meet Dakota Semler CEO XOS Trucks -$XOSGuest Dakota Semler, Chief Executive Officer Dakota Semler is the Chief Executive Officer of Xos, a Los Angeles-based technology company, fleet services provider, and manufacturer of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles. Xos' mission is to decarbonize commercial transportation with the most durable trucking technology available. Dakota has been in the transportation and trucking industry for more than a decade and grew up working on his family's fleet business. He came up with the idea for Xos to solve the exact challenge he faced as a fleet operator: to create a cost-effective, durable, and reliable electric vehicle that achieves the same, or better, performance benchmarks of an existing diesel vehicle—without compromising the air we breathe. Since 2018, Xos has deployed hundreds of its 100% battery-electric vehicles with leading fleets within parcel delivery, cash-in-transit, beverage distribution, and linen and textile services. Dakota was named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in Manufacturing & Industry In 2019. Company informationXos, Inc.www.xostrucks.com.Ticker: NASDAQ: XOSCompany Bio: Xos, Inc. (NASDAQ: XOS) is a leading technology company and fleet services provider specializing in battery-electric fleet solutions and mobile energy storage infrastructure. The Company's mobile and stationary energy storage systems are purpose-built for the demanding requirements of commercial and municipal fleet operations. They deliver reliable, cost-effective charging without costly utility upgrades or grid improvements, supported by proprietary fleet management software and fully electric commercial vehicles for seamless operations.Founded in 2016 by Dakota Semler and Giordano Sordoni, Xos was built on a simple premise: the transition from diesel to electric should be as seamless as possible for fleet operators. The Company's integrated portfolio is anchored by its energy storage platform, complemented by fully electric commercial vehicles and powertrain technology for OEM partners, offering fleet operators a comprehensive path to zero-emission operations.Xos has served commercial and municipal operators since 2018 and is trusted by industry leaders including Waymo, Caltrans, FedEx ISPs, UPS, Loomis, and Cintas, among others. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with production operations in Byrdstown, Tennessee, the Company went public in August 2021 and trades on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol XOS. For more information, visit www.xostrucks.com.

Rising fuel costs over the past number of months may have lead to some of you thinking whether the time has come to make the switch to electric vehicles. But what about the haulage sector? Is the technology there for electric trucks that could take freight across the country? For more on this we heard from Dr Eamonn Mulholland is a Senior Researcher with the International Council on Clean Transportation.

Rising fuel costs over the past number of months may have lead to some of you thinking whether the time has come to make the switch to electric vehicles. But what about the haulage sector? Is the technology there for electric trucks that could take freight across the country? For more on this we heard from Dr Eamonn Mulholland is a Senior Researcher with the International Council on Clean Transportation.

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#podcast #jatp #Trucking #hgv Welcome back to Just Another Trucking Podcast! This week, Tom and David find themselves "trucking adjacent" as they dive deep into the polarizing world of electric vehicles. Tom shares his first-hand experience going all-electric with his new Toyota Urban Cruiser, debunking range anxiety myths and discussing the bizarre sensation of a car that drives itself.Meanwhile, David's wife, Christa, joins the show to provide an "expert" perspective from the insurance world, leading to a heated debate on whether we actually need pickup trucks or if we are all just living in a world of "what ifs."Highlights from this episode:The "Annoying PCB" Prank: We read a viral story about a boyfriend who planted a beeping device in his girlfriend's closet during her first week of work. Is it psychological warfare or just an objectively funny prank?The Terminology Deep-Dive: Things go off the rails as we discover the specific terminology of the queer community. We settle the age-old question: Is David a bear or an otter?Stardew Valley Scandals: Can you really be jealous of an NPC? We explore the strange reality of partners demanding divorces in farming simulators.Public Toilet Terrors: Tom recounts a highly uncomfortable 4:00 AM encounter in a South London lay-by that has him questioning personal boundaries.Whether you're here for the technical truck talk, the Minecraft farming tips, or just to hear us argue about heated seats and hockey romance, we've got you covered.So let's strap down, let's strap in, and let's do this.http://patreon.com/JATP to support our channel.Check out Salmonslap.com to buy merchIf you are new to our Trucking Podcast, our hosts all have their own Youtube channels; Tom from Expect For Access, Chloe from Skip ChickDavid from My Trucking Skills.Tom and Chloe have their class 1 licenses and drive their HGV in the UK. David, being an Irishman has only driven trucks in America (20 years). Chloe drives a skip truck, hence her name SkipChick, and Tom is a Tipper Truck Driver. We chat with other truckers, mainly drivers who have a social media presence, but all are welcome. It is a great fun time for all!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What happens when the person who knows how to tow has to leave — and you're left with a 5,000-pound Airstream, an electric truck, and 800 miles of Oregon coast ahead of you? On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene shares the story of the eight-day road trip she and her wife Jeannie took down the Oregon coast in August — towing an Airstream Basecamp 20 XE with a Rivian Tri-Motor R1T, with exactly zero towing experience between them. What was supposed to be a fully sustainable cycling-and-camping trip with friends became a crash course in trailer physics, EV charging, and the unexpected generosity of the RV community. In this episode you'll learn How Aislyn and her partner, Jeannie, went from zero towing experience to navigating a 5,000-pound Airstream down 500 miles of Oregon coast—and what actually made it possible The RV community secret nobody tells first-timers: once you've parked, everyone sits back and watches you do it Why the Rivian R1T's onboard charging calculator made range anxiety a non-issue, even towing a trailer across eight charging stops What Fort Stevens, Nehalem Bay, Cape Lookout, and Sunset Bay State Park each taught them about slowing down and asking for help The case for traveling in a way that forces you to rely on strangers—and why it felt especially powerful right now Plan your own Oregon coast trip Stay at the campgrounds we loved: Fort Stevens State Park, Nehalem Bay State Park, Cape Lookout State Park , and Bay Point Landing in Coos Bay. For your sunset swim: Sunset Bay State Park, south of Coos Bay. Plan your Oregon trip with Afar's Oregon guide. Read more about Afar's guide to road trips, including EV trips Borrow or rent a Rivian R1T and explore the Rivian Adventure Network — many sites along Highway 101 are designed for trailer-friendly pull-throughs. Tow an Airstream Basecamp 20 XE — Airstream's small, off-grid-friendly trailer built in partnership with REI. Chapters 00:00:00 The Plan vs. The Reality 00:03:30 Picking Up the Airstream Alone 00:06:10 First Drive on the Highway 00:08:30 Our First Parking Angel 00:11:00 The Nehalem Bay Disaster 00:14:30 Cape Lookout, Finally 00:18:30 A Bolt Falls Out 00:20:30 Why the Rivian Was the Hero 00:23:30 Sunset Bay 00:25:30 Coming Home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Hutt, the CEO of battery-swap electric truck company Janus Electric on the switch from diesel. Plus: AEMO's good news on energy transition, and Australia's gas fail.

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- GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks - GM Reaches 100% Renewable Energy in U.S. - Ferrari Prices Ultra-Luxury Luce EV at $645,000 - Tesla Profits Rise Despite Battery Business Stall - VW Launches Massive EV Offensive in China - Upgraded Cupra Born EV Debuts - Kia Vision Meta Turismo Pushes Design Limits - Geely Unveils First Purpose-Built Robotaxi - CATL Reveals Ultra-Fast Charging LFP Battery Tech

- GM Delays Next-Gen Full-Size Electric Trucks - GM Reaches 100% Renewable Energy in U.S. - Ferrari Prices Ultra-Luxury Luce EV at $645,000 - Tesla Profits Rise Despite Battery Business Stall - VW Launches Massive EV Offensive in China - Upgraded Cupra Born EV Debuts - Kia Vision Meta Turismo Pushes Design Limits - Geely Unveils First Purpose-Built Robotaxi - CATL Reveals Ultra-Fast Charging LFP Battery Tech

In this episode of the Everything Electric podcast, Robert is joined by fellow presenter Imogen Bhogal. What starts as a quick catch-up soon descends into a slightly unhinged conversation about the surprising return of the Freelander as an EV joint venture in China, the staggering energy demands of AI and data centres including battery systems measured in tens of gigawatt-hours that rival the power consumption of entire cities, and Robert's unexpected VW fandom...!   Links to stories:  https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/freelander-suv-reborn-sharp-off-road-ev-images/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/30/toyotas-new-luxury-ev-china-receives-3100-orders-in-1-hour/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/used-ev-sales-boom-new-ev-sales-drop-28-percent-q1-2026/    https://electrek.co/2026/03/26/byd-recruits-james-bond-launch-new-longe-range-luxury-ev/    https://www.utilitydive.com/news/worlds-largest-grid-battery-part-of-google-xcel-energy-agreement/813793/    00:00 – Intro: A "First Best" Guest?!  01:35 – Freelander Returns?! JLR's China EV Strategy  13:55 – April Fools  17:40 – The Rise of Mega-Batteries  26:25 – Electric Trucks & 1.5MW Charging  31:40 – The US EV Market: What's Really Happening?  34:05 – Renewables vs. Politics  37:40 – Are These "Dark Times" Temporary?  41:25 – Upcoming Reviews: BYD & Volvo  43:55 – Accidental VW Loyalty...  48:25 – Everything Electric Harrogate Preview  50:55 – Final Thoughts & What's Next   Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: www.everythingelectric.show    Check out our sister channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EverythingElectricShow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign: https://www.patreon.com/STOPBurningStuff Become an Everything Electric Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fullychargedshow Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Everything Electric newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on X: https://x.com/Everyth1ngElec Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/officialeverythingelectric To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: commercial@fullycharged.show   EE NORTH (Harrogate) - 8th & 9th May 2026  EE WEST (Cheltenham) - 12th & 13th June 2026  EE GREATER LONDON (Twickenham) - 11th & 12th Sept 2026 EE SYDNEY - Sydney Olympic Park - 18th - 20th Sept 2026

The NFF joins a new Fertiliser Supply Working Group to address concerns over fertiliser shortages, a new Drought Hardship loan now available through the Regional Investment Corporation, and an SA forestry company shares the results of its trial of a world-first electric log truck.

With the Iran war sending the price of fuel skyrocketing, the trucking industry is amongst the hardest hit and the costs will be passed on to consumers.So, are the latest electric trucks up to the job of moving goods around such a large country and can the challenges around cost, infrastructure and range be overcome?Today, Scott Dwyer from the Institute of Sustainable Futures at UTS on the advances in technology that could help us avoid the worst impacts of the next fuel crisis.Featured: Scott Dwyer, Research Director at the Institute for Sustainable Futures at the University of Technology Sydney

- Japanese Automakers Unite Against Rising Chinese Competition - Volkswagen CEO Praises Chinese Planning - U.S. Tariffs Cost European Automakers Billions  - European Suppliers Eye Non-Auto Sectors to Survive - GM Launches Three-Year Plan for China Comeback - Electric Trucks Help Fleets Attract Younger Drivers - Stellantis Insists Chrysler Brand Is Alive and Well - Japan Auto Wages Rise to Combat Labor Shortage - Hyundai Launches Hydrogen Semi-Truck Fleet in South America

- Japanese Automakers Unite Against Rising Chinese Competition - Volkswagen CEO Praises Chinese Planning - U.S. Tariffs Cost European Automakers Billions  - European Suppliers Eye Non-Auto Sectors to Survive - GM Launches Three-Year Plan for China Comeback - Electric Trucks Help Fleets Attract Younger Drivers - Stellantis Insists Chrysler Brand Is Alive and Well - Japan Auto Wages Rise to Combat Labor Shortage - Hyundai Launches Hydrogen Semi-Truck Fleet in South America

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In this episode, our guest is Manav (CEO), Alpna and Adwitya—the co-founding team—of Driven, who are tackling one of the biggest barriers to electrifying heavy transport: financing. They explain how Driven enables fleet operators to adopt electric buses and trucks through a leasing model, bundling vehicles, charging infrastructure, and service guarantees. The conversation explores why heavy vehicles are difficult to finance, how data from EV fleets helps manage risk and improve operations, and why large commercial fleets represent a major opportunity for decarbonizing transport. Please join to find more. Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie X (Twitter) @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie YouTube @energypreneurs

Co-founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.

- Used EVs Have Lowest Ownership Costs - Lisa Drake to Lead Ford Energy - Renault Bets on India As World's New Growth Market - Stellantis Slashes Prices Putting Volume Over Profits in Europe - Genesis Europe Ditches Direct Sales, Goes with Dealers - GM's Billion-Dollar Subscription Surge - Ford BlueCruise Usage Skyrockets As F-150 Drivers Embrace Hands-Free Tech - Mercedes Rejects U.S. Pressure to Move HQ To U.S. - Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Outsell ICE in China

- Used EVs Have Lowest Ownership Costs - Lisa Drake to Lead Ford Energy - Renault Bets on India As World's New Growth Market - Stellantis Slashes Prices Putting Volume Over Profits in Europe - Genesis Europe Ditches Direct Sales, Goes with Dealers - GM's Billion-Dollar Subscription Surge - Ford BlueCruise Usage Skyrockets As F-150 Drivers Embrace Hands-Free Tech - Mercedes Rejects U.S. Pressure to Move HQ To U.S. - Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Outsell ICE in China

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California just threw in the towel on yet another virtue-signaling mandate - this time their electric truck requirement for private fleets. Surprise, surprise! Turns out you can't just wave a regulatory wand and magically transform an entire industry overnight. Who could have seen that coming?We break down how California's Air Resources Board had to eat crow and repeal their zero-emission purchasing rule after realizing their power grid can't even handle current EV demand, let alone a mandated fleet conversion. Meanwhile, trucking companies were being told they'd need enough electricity to power half a city just to charge their rigs. The same state that tells people not to charge their cars during heat waves wanted to mandate electric semis by 2035.This is the third major California green mandate to bite the dust this year alone. When will politicians learn that good intentions don't override basic infrastructure reality? Are we finally seeing the end of California's regulatory overreach, or will they just double down with even more unrealistic timelines?Hit that subscribe button if you're tired of watching taxpayer money get wasted on feel-good policies that ignore economic reality. Like and share to spread some common sense!

The last couple of weeks have actually been kind of slow, when it comes to the craziness of trucking so I don't have any really dramatic stories from the road. However, now that Break Safety Week has come and gone I do talk about how it affected our fleet. Leave a comment and let me know what your experience was like. What to Expect in Episode 185 It's a pretty normal reaction to be scared of the unknown. Just like Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow were scared of the unknown that lurked in the forest as they journeyed to Oz, changes lurking in the trucking industry can be scary too.  I thought it would be interesting to talk about some of the topics that seem to be getting a lot of attention these days. Here's how this episode breaks down. Electric Trucks I talk about my experience driving an electric vehicle for the last 7+ years and how I think it relates to trucks. Driverless Vehicles My Tesla has the "Full Self Driving" feature. It's good, but I think it's going to be a while before we see anything of any significance in capability and quantity in the trucking world. Craig and I talk about why. The English Proficiency Mandate A recent crash in Florida that killed 3 has brought this topic to the forefront of the highway safety discussion. Craig and I talk about some of the specifics and how this has the potential to have a significant impact in the not too distant future.

Life on the road shapes a person in unexpected ways, and for Mark Nichols, it's been a journey of reinvention. From his days as a Gulf War veteran to mastering the art of ballroom dancing, Mark has always embraced new challenges. Now, he's blazing a trail in driveaway trucking, test-driving cutting-edge electric garbage trucks and navigating the ever-evolving world of trucking logistics. In this special video episode of Six-Figure Trucker, Mark shares his insights on the future of electric vehicles, the pressing need for truck parking solutions, and how his nomadic lifestyle fuels both his career and his passion for dance. Join us as we explore the road less traveled with a true Renaissance man.Show Notes:YouTube: https://bit.ly/4mcbNsYWelcoming Mark Nichols to our first video episode of Six-Figure Trucker (0:27)Testing the future: Mark's experience driving electric garbage trucks (0:52)How regenerative braking transforms the driving experience (2:12)The challenge of finding safe truck parking in the age of electronic logs (10:56)Mark's take on proposed Amtrak rail solutions for trucking (26:20)From Gulf War to ballroom dancing: Mark's unique journey (32:44)Living the nomadic life: Tiny homes, hotel rooms, and the open road (38:47)Keep Trucking, Mark! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

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