It’s encouraging to learn that established brands, like McDonald’s, are investing in electric trucks and solar power. This week’s headlines also include Wendy’s 130 solar-enabled restaurants, new electric vehicles in the UK, a huge distributed solar initiative in New York, and much more. Read on for the news.LWB version is even roomier and packs 86 kWh battery for range of up to 291 miles
Volvo Trucks Customer Martin Brower Expands VNR Electric Fleet to Help Advance McDonald’s Global Net Zero GHG Emissions Goals in Canada “This latest reduction in the price of electricity will be welcome news for drivers of EVs,” said David Watson, Ohme CEO. “However, they could easily lower those bills further by finding out if their electricity supplier offers a special tariff for EV drivers. If not, then they should consider switching to an energy provider that does to enjoy even greater savings when running an EV.
Initial testing using a 350kW DC charger has shown in-vehicle, Nyobolt’s batteries can charge from 10 to 80 per cent in just under five minutes, twice the speed of the fastest-charging vehicles on the road without the degradation typically associated with lithium-ion batteries Daimler Truck North America and Daimler Truck Financial Services Collaborate with Salem Carriers and Electrada for a New Logistics Electrification SolutionThe REWIND project aims to overcome important obstacles on the way to an efficient and ecologically sustainable circular economy. REWIND is part of the BattFutur program of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research .
Over 130 Wendy’s Company and franchise locations are enrolled in community solar and Renewable Energy Certificates with Ampion.