Patent Filed for Long-Range Battery Replacement

An Austin-based technology company has filed a patent for an “ultracapacitor” that would allow motorists to charge their cars for five minutes and drive for about 500 miles.

JLG Debuts 60-Foot Electric Articulating Boom Lift

JLG Industries has unveiled its 60-foot electric articulating boom lift for the construction industry. It is powered by two 10.7kWh lithium-ion batteries and production will begin this summer.

Beat the Heat: Your Fleet's Summer Survival Strategy

Summer heat strains your fleet. Avoid breakdowns with four key maintenance tips for tires, batteries, cooling systems, and A/C. Keep drivers safe and productive.

EV Innovations Battery Travels 211 Miles on Single Charge

Using a 29.6 kWh of lithium ion battery energy, EV Innovations has increased the driving range of its LiV WISE electric vehicle from 120 miles to 211 miles.

Saturn's New Small Car Will Be Named 'Ion'

Mullen Automotive Changes Name to Bollinger Innovations

Mullen Automotive will be renamed Bollinger Innovations, with the name change effective July 28. The new combined company will continue to sell Class 1-3 battery-electric commercial vehicles.

High-Powered Cordless Tool Line

Ingersoll Rand, a provider professional tools and equipment, has released its latest line of IQV20 Series cordless tools and 20-volt lithium-ion batteries. This power-packed product line offers the versatility, convenience and performance rarely seen in cordless tools.

XL Hybrids Signs Supply Agreement with Johnson Controls

BOSTON – XL Hybrids, Inc., developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for Class 1-3 commercial fleet use, signed a supply agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc.

Bosch Introduces New Battery Tester

Bosch introduced the new BAT 135 battery tester with integrated printer, now available in North America.