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The No Tractor, Tractor Trailer
Less than a year after its founding, truckless trucking brand Humble Robotics has secured more than $75 million after a $51 million Series A funding round that will fuel the company’s transition from prototype to preproduction.
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Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking [update]
Less than a year after its founding, truckless trucking brand Humble Robotics has secured more than $75 million after a $51 million Series A funding round that will fuel the company’s transition from prototype to preproduction.
Humble Hauler autonomous trailer takes the truck out of trucking [update]
This startup just showed off a fully driverless, cab-less, and truck-less battery-electric freight platform for container trailers.
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The biggest cost is the software. The motor/solonoid is pretty small and cheap. But writing and integrating the software (especially today) would be the biggest budget item. Possibly a load cell to measure the actual stress. We are talking about “Iron Man” technology.
Sorry, now I’m mentally sketching the system.
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Sorry, now I’m mentally sketching the system.
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I would like to see this at every station that sells gas and has chargers. What do you think?
On a recent road trip covering over 3,000 kilometers from Newcastle to Melbourne, Phillip Island, and the Dandenongs in a Hyundai Ioniq 9, I noticed something missing at most petrol stations: the electric vehicle charging price displayed on the main sign. In Toowoomba, Queensland, however, one petrol station has added a new row to its price board—’electric, 35 cents’—making it easy to compare the cost of charging an EV with filling up on petrol or diesel.
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Toowoomba Petrol Station Lists EV Charging at 35c/kWh, Exposing Real Fuel Costs
November 12, 2026/Sam EvansOn a recent road trip covering over 3,000 kilometers from Newcastle to Melbourne, Phillip Island, and the Dandenongs in a Hyundai Ioniq 9, I noticed something missing at most petrol stations: the electric vehicle charging price displayed on the main sign. In Toowoomba, Queensland, however, one petrol station has added a new row to its price board—’electric, 35 cents’—making it easy to compare the cost of charging an EV with filling up on petrol or diesel.
EV Charging Price Now on the Board
Toowoomba Petrol Station Lists EV Charging at 35c/kWh, Exposing Real Fuel Costs - The Electric Viking
A petrol station in Toowoomba, Queensland, now displays its public EV charging price—35 Australian cents per kilowatt hour—alongside petrol and diesel on its main sign. This clear comparison shows that charging an electric SUV at this station costs about a third as much as fueling a petrol SUV...
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Classic Chevrolet Bel Air Goes Electric With Tesla Supercharger Access - The Electric Viking
West Coast Customs built a Chevrolet Bel Air restomod, dubbed Project B-Zero, using a Tesla Model 3 powertrain for entrepreneur Troy Swope. It charges at up to 250 kW on Tesla Superchargers, going from 10% to 80% in about 25 to 30 minutes.
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EV's Are Terrible In Winter. Not So.
Battery-electric snow-clearing has been demonstrated in Norway; Sweden is adding hydrogen range extension to an already electric truck.
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Battery-electric snow-clearing has been demonstrated in Norway; Sweden is adding hydrogen range extension to an already electric truck.
Norway’s Electric Snowplow Worked.
Norway has already demonstrated battery-electric snowplowing on one of its toughest mountain highways. A Scania 45 R covered roughly 7,000 km on Hardangervidda, plowing, grading and spreading sand through a Norwegian winter. Its performance exceeded expectations.
Norway's Electric Snowplow Worked. Why Is Sweden Adding Hydrogen?
Norway has proven battery-electric highway snowplowing. Sweden's hydrogen range extender must beat batteries, charging and simpler reserve-fuel options.
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EV Sales Grow Another 8% In Europe
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Global EV sales climbed 8% in October, with Europe’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumping 49% and North America posting its first year-over-year increase in 2026. But that North American rebound comes with a big catch.
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Europe’s electric car sales jump 49% as global EV sales grow
Global EV sales climbed 8% in October, with Europe’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales jumping 49% and North America posting its first year-over-year increase in 2026. But that North American rebound comes with a big catch.
Europe’s electric car sales jump 49% as global EV sales grow
Global EV sales hit 2.09 million in October as Europe surged, but North America's return to growth comes with an important caveat.
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The Semi's Are Moving Eastward.
The 50,000 figure is what makes the Semi look like a real business to investors instead of a niche program that took nine years to get going. Tesla has a long history of quoting capacity long before it reaches it, so we shouldn’t treat “built for 50,000” as anything more than a ceiling.
Our read: Tesla is still far from that 50,000 rate. Fifty trucks for one customer is 0.1% of a year at full capacity, and if Tesla were shipping in large volumes, a single 50-unit batch wouldn’t get its own post. But the ramp has clearly started, the order book is real, and it’s plausible Tesla gets into the thousands by the end of the year.
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Electrek’s Take
Tesla keeps the Semi numbers vague on purpose. It’s happy to talk about a 50,000-truck-a-year factory, and it posts hero shots when a batch ships, but it won’t give the one number that shows whether the factory is anywhere close to that.The 50,000 figure is what makes the Semi look like a real business to investors instead of a niche program that took nine years to get going. Tesla has a long history of quoting capacity long before it reaches it, so we shouldn’t treat “built for 50,000” as anything more than a ceiling.
Our read: Tesla is still far from that 50,000 rate. Fifty trucks for one customer is 0.1% of a year at full capacity, and if Tesla were shipping in large volumes, a single 50-unit batch wouldn’t get its own post. But the ramp has clearly started, the order book is real, and it’s plausible Tesla gets into the thousands by the end of the year.
Tesla confirms rare new delivery of 50 Semi electric trucks in Chicago
Tesla says 50 Semi electric trucks are headed to Chicago for HMD Trucking, a rare look at a ramp it keeps vague despite claiming 50,000 trucks a year.
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The USA And Much Of Europe Has Plenty Of Charging Stations, Canada Is Planning For A Huge Surge In EV's.
Canada’s government wants to make it easier for citizens to drive electric, and they’re putting more than $4 billion in funding for electricity infrastructure and grid modernization that includes more than 55,000 new EV chargers.
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Latest Canadian budget packs funding for 55,000 new EV chargers
With the addition of 55,000 new EV chargers, Canada will only have 20,000 less than the USA has now which is a lot for a country with the population that only equals the state of California.Canada’s government wants to make it easier for citizens to drive electric, and they’re putting more than $4 billion in funding for electricity infrastructure and grid modernization that includes more than 55,000 new EV chargers.
Latest Canadian budget packs funding for 55,000 new EV chargers
Canada’s government wants to make it easier for citizens to drive electric, and they’re putting more than $4 billion in...
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Solid State Batteries Are Just Around The Corner Says American Company Solid Power.
The problem is the length of the corner.
American companies may be playing catch-up to Asian giants in the battery business, but solid-state batteries could give the U.S. another shot at becoming competitive. That's according to the CEO of Colorado-based solid electrolyte specialist Solid Power.
The problem is the length of the corner.
Solid-State Cells Can Make The U.S. Competitive In Batteries Again: CEO
Colorado-based Solid Power is working with some of the biggest names in the industry to bring solid-state batteries to life.
American companies may be playing catch-up to Asian giants in the battery business, but solid-state batteries could give the U.S. another shot at becoming competitive. That's according to the CEO of Colorado-based solid electrolyte specialist Solid Power.
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One Of The Best Buys In EV's Is Coming Back
Hyundai is skipping the typical mid-cycle refresh and plans to launch a completely redesigned Kona, with a sleek new style and an updated high-tech interior.
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Hyundai is overhauling the Kona, and it looks like it may still be offered as an EV after all
Hyundai is skipping the typical mid-cycle refresh and plans to launch a completely redesigned Kona, with a sleek new style and an updated high-tech interior.
The Hyundai Kona is due for an update, including the EV
Hyundai is overhauling the Kona, and it looks like it may still be offered as an EV after all
Hyundai is skipping the typical mid-cycle refresh and plans to launch a completely redesigned Kona, with a sleek new style...
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Germany Is Quickly Making The Transition To EV's
Compared to October last year, electric car sales were up nearly 80%. At the same time, petrol sales dropped by 40%. The overall car market barely changed in size, so almost every extra EV sold replaced a petrol or diesel vehicle.
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Germany Hits 37% EV Sales in October as Petrol and Diesel Plunge
EVs Overtake Petrol and Diesel
For the second month in a row, electric cars outsold petrol and diesel vehicles combined in Germany. This isn’t a one-off event. Back in January, EVs made up about 22% of new car sales. By June, they had become the most popular type of car in the country. Now, at 37%, the pace of change is clear.Compared to October last year, electric car sales were up nearly 80%. At the same time, petrol sales dropped by 40%. The overall car market barely changed in size, so almost every extra EV sold replaced a petrol or diesel vehicle.
Germany Hits 37% EV Sales in October as Petrol and Diesel Plunge - The Electric Viking
Government incentives and affordable EVs like the Volkswagen ID Polo are driving this rapid shift.
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BMW i3 Cheaper Than Petrol Version With Impressive Range!
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BMW i3 50 xDrive: Specs and Performance
The top model, i3 50 xDrive, comes equipped with a 108.7 kWh NMC battery, rounded up to 109 kWh. BMW claims a WLTP range of 912km for this model, which Sam Evans believes could potentially make it the longest range car in the world for real-world driving. The i3 50 xDrive features two motors delivering 345kW (463hp), enabling 0-100 in 4.7 seconds. The car uses an 800v architecture and supports charging at up to 400kW, with a 10-80% charge taking just 21 minutes.BMW i3 40 xDrive: More Affordable Option
For buyers looking for a more affordable version, the i3 40 xDrive is also available. This model has a smaller 83kWh battery and a claimed range of 710km. It produces 275kW (375hp), accelerates from 0-100 in 5.4 seconds, and supports DC charging up to 300kW.
BMW i3 Electric 3 Series Priced Below Petrol Model, Offers Up to 912km Range - The Electric Viking
BMW has unveiled its new electric 3 Series, the i3, which is priced lower than its petrol equivalent in Australia and offers a claimed 912km WLTP range. The i3 50 xDrive will arrive in Australia and the US in the first quarter of 2027.
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I sold my fifth wheel a year ago. Is it time to get another? I can tow it with my Kona EV.
I could see this being designed and sold as an expandable unit, just like a battery backup system in a house.
We all know the type: grizzled stubble, wraparound PitVipers, a MAGA hat quietly retired after last week’s deep-blue shellacking, and a pristine, polished pickup parked in the driveway that they “need for towing.” With Stellantis’ new patent for an AI-powered electric tow dolly that turns just about ANY vehicle into a capable tow rig, however, those might need a new to find a new excuse to keep that gas-guzzler.
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I could see this being designed and sold as an expandable unit, just like a battery backup system in a house.
Stellantis’ new electric dolly turns ANY car into a tow rig
We all know the type: grizzled stubble, wraparound PitVipers, a MAGA hat quietly retired after last week’s deep-blue shellacking, and a pristine, polished pickup parked in the driveway that they “need for towing.” With Stellantis’ new patent for an AI-powered electric tow dolly that turns just about ANY vehicle into a capable tow rig, however, those might need a new to find a new excuse to keep that gas-guzzler.
Check your ego at the door: Stellantis' new electric dolly turns ANY car into a tow rig
We all know the type: grizzled stubble, wraparound PitVipers, a MAGA hat quietly retired after last week’s deep-blue shellacking, and...
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