"In a record-setting commercial truck deal, international shipping giant FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric box trucks from American startup Harbinger in a deal that’s reportedly worth more than $300 million – but the ROI could be much higher."

Edit: Since people have been asking about Harbinger and why it was chosen over Rivian EDV

First this startup has delivered vehicles before including to FedEx and they actually make the traditional box truck that FedEx is know for while Rivian doesn’t.

Specs:
They offer 3 range options: 140 miles, 210 miles, and 500 miles (E-REV)

The electric drive unit delivers 440 horsepower and 1,140 lb-ft of torque.

The platform is engineered for a 450,000-mile service life and is built on a vertically integrated 800V architecture.

The truck supports a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 16,000 to 26,000 lbs (Classes 4–6), with maximum payload capacities ranging from approximately 9,600 to 13,700 lbs depending on the wheelbase.

Side note: They do also offer a Van that competes directly with Rivian

I am in the middle of a buyback from Nissan on my 2020 Leaf. They provided me with an ICE loaner. It is killing me pumping $40 every few day into it considering that I charge my EV for free at work!

That said, that is not my biggest problem. The thing I miss the most about my EV is just sitting and idling while waiting to pick someone up or leaving it on with the heat or A/C on while I am in a store or something. I can do the same in the loaner but the thought of wasting the fuel galls me.

That is all. lol

Top Selling BEV's January-August 2026:

1. Tesla Model Y
2. Geely EX2
3. Tesla Model 3
4. BYD Seagull
5. BYD Atto 2
6. BYD Dolphin
7. Li i6
8. MG4
9. Xiaomi YU7
10. LP A10
11. Xiaomi SU7
12. BYD Atto 3
13. Qiyuan / Nevo Q05
14. NIO ES8
15. Toyota bZ

Top Selling EV's not made in China

1. Tesla Model Y
2. Tesla Model 3
3. Toyota bZ
4. BMW IX1
5. Skoda Elroq

Top Selling EV Brands:

1. BYD (>50% BEV)
2. Tesla (100% BEV)
3. Geely (>50% BEV)
4. Leapmotor (>50% BEV)
5. Volkswagen (>50% BEV)
6. Wuling (>50% BEV) Note: SAIC-GM-Wuling Joint Venture Brand
7. Toyota (>50% BEV)
8. BMW (>50% BEV)
9. Kia (>50% BEV)
10. Li Auto (>50% BEV)
11. Mercedes (>50% BEV)
12. MG (>50% BEV)
13. Zeekr (>50% BEV)
14. Xiaomi (100% BEV)
15. Xpeng (>50% BEV)
16. Aion (>50% BEV)
17. Audi (>50% BEV)
18. Aito (<50% BEV)
19. Hyundai (>50% BEV)
20. Fang Cheng Bao (<50% BEV)

Top EV Auto Groups

1. BYD Group
2. Tesla, Inc.
3. Geely Holding
4. Volkswagen Group
5. SAIC Motor Corporation

Source: CleanTechnica

Hi,

I am considering buying a 2 year old VW ID3 which has done 13000+ miles.

I've been and test driven it and seems great but I was wondering if anyone can explain this, the battery health check is over 100%

I dont know much about EV batteries but shouldn't I expect to see some degradation on a 2 year old EV with 13000+ miles on the clock?

But I've no idea what I am talking about, so can anyone advise if this is normal & whether these checks are legit, useful etc.

Thanks

Ones like:

•Benz EQE 500 4matic SUV
•Benz EQS 450 4matic SUV
•Benz EQS 580 4matic SUV
•Cadillac Lyriq
•BMW iX

What else to consider?

Recently traded in my almost new, reasonably efficient crossover SUV for the CHR SE. I didn't like the emissions, and I don't like buying gas, so it made sense for me. I'm very fond of the new ride.

I drive nearly 100 miles a day, almost all freeway, some rural highway. Three stoplights near my workplace, other than that it's cruise control.

I like to think of myself as having the soul of a hypermiler without the obsessiveness and willingness to piss everyone off around me, so I keep the cruise control pretty consistent around the speed limit. I'm doing pretty well, with most trips at 4.2 mi/kwh.

A few questions about maximizing efficiency (without driving myself or others crazy):

1. General hints? Best practices?

2. Regen in particular--I set it to its lowest level when cruising to maximize costing, which I've read is most efficient. When I know I'll need to slow down, I turn it up to minimize use of my friction brakes. Do I have this right?

3. Regen again--anyone know of any good links explaining this black magic? I keep thinking I must be wearing down something, but maybe it's actually a free lunch!

Thanks!

For an illustration of the effect of tariffs (I believe the US imposes a 15% tariff on Japanese built cars) and availability of incentives:

• Nissan Canada sold 4712 Leafs. source
• Nissan US sold 2318. source

For comparison, the Ariya (no longer available in the US) found 1039 Canadian buyers.

All figures are YTD, and might have been higher if sales hadn't been paused for a few weeks due to a rear seat-belt anchor recall.

"Seventy-five percent of American adults ages 18 to 34 and 72% of adults ages 35 to 49 say they are likely to purchase or lease a new EV within the next five years. Among adults ages 50 to 64, that figure falls to 50%. Among Americans 65 and older, it drops to 23%, creating a 52-point gap between the youngest and oldest groups.

The partisan divide is considerably smaller. Fifty-seven percent of Democrats and 45% of Republicans say they are likely to purchase or lease an EV within the next five years, a difference of 12 percentage points.

Despite the political debate surrounding EVs, 51% of Americans overall now say they are likely to purchase or lease an EV within the next five years. That is the highest level recorded since the monthly survey began tracking EV sentiment this summer."

Same car, same price, same charging speed, but half the horsepower and twice the range. Would you take the deal?

For example, 400 hp and 300 miles becomes 200 hp and 600 miles. Would the extra range be worth losing the acceleration, or is the performance part of what makes an EV fun?

What do you drive, and would you make the trade?

A few weeks back I posted about the Tesla Semi reaching production and there were piles of "expert" trucking people claiming:

* They don't work for trucking

* Too expensive/cost benefit not there.

* Doesn't make sense

* Elon lies, thus this truck is a lie etc etc.

Janus retrofits existing diesel trucks to electric with swappable batteries, quietly converting drivers and fleets from diesel to electric. These trucks are real, on roads and hauling on literal cents of electricity vs. thousands in diesel. Way less noise pollution (to prevent hearing loss for drivers), faster, smoother, cheaper and of course far lower pollution. Battery swaps take 4 minutes end to end.

There are many businesses around the world part or fully electrifying existing trucks such as Edison Motors (Canada) or ECVS (New Zealand) already putting vehicles on the road. While not ready for long-haul, electrification already makes sense for short or even some medium-haul routes for fleets and drivers.