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Record-setting performance, 1,000 mile range, and Tesla’s Roadster

14 September 2026 at 23:23

On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge, we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV, as well as the “new” Tesla Roadster that’s going to hover around a parking lot (allegedly) in October.

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Shell, FAW partner on better, safer electric semi truck batteries

14 September 2026 at 13:23

The Starship 3.0 concept truck has been busy of late, testing a battery pack that uses an immersion-cooling system to manage battery heat, improve range performance, and enhance the durability of electric semi truck batteries.

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Zürich Airport deploys L4 autonomous shuttle – WITHOUT a human monitor

13 September 2026 at 18:44

Zürich Airport has deployed not one but two fully automated electric shuttle buses on the grounds of Zürich Airport. Crucially, these self-driving vehicles are operating without a human safety monitor, making Zürich one of the first airports in Europe to test L4 autonomy in a live environment.

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GoSun built a practical electric tractor that charges itself with solar panels [video]

13 September 2026 at 18:06

Electric farm tractors are a great idea that hasn’t quite found a way to succeed in the market, but Ohio-based GoSun thinks the time is right to try again – this time with integrated solar charging technology that could give its all-electric tractor a serious advantage over the diesel-powered competition.

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Last year, BYD bought the world’s largest car carrier – they just ordered 10 more

12 September 2026 at 18:07

Last year, the BYD “Shenzhen” set sail on its first voyage with 9,200 parking spots – or enough space to fill 20 football fields, making BYD’s transport ship easily the world’s largest. Now, as the Chinese car brand sets its sights on Europe and North America, it’s ordering 10 more.

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E-quipment highlight: wreck stuff anywhere with CASE TL100EV [video]

12 September 2026 at 16:46

CASE’s new TL100EV mini track loader is finally reaching real-world customers, and they’re putting it to work in some of the industry’s most demanding applications – from low-emission zones and no-drip job sites and noise-sensitive locations. Even indoors!

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Amazon puts 50 Mercedes-Benz eActros electric semi trucks to work in Germany

12 September 2026 at 01:33

From sea to shining sea, Amazon is serious about electrifying its delivery fleet – now, the company is taking that seriousness across the pond, announcing plans to deploy 50 of Mercedes-Benz’ new battery-electric eActros semi trucks before the end of 2026.

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CAT puts century-old train tech to work in new, heavier electric drive dozer

12 September 2026 at 00:52

Diesel-electric locomotives have been barreling along America’s wide-open spaces for generations, and the century-old combination of consistent, high-efficiency diesel engines spinning up generators to power high-torque electric motors has proven tough to beat. Now, Caterpillar is putting that century-old concept to work in an even bigger dozer – and the promised efficiency gains are incredible.

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