4 stories tagged hybrid-electric on EV Digest.
British Columbia's major ferry operator, BC Ferries, is upgrading its fleet with four new hybrid-electric vessels, leveraging 40 MWh of battery capacity from Corvus Energy. These Summit Class ships will utilize Corvus's Dolphin NxtGen battery systems, positioning them among the highest-capacity battery-powered ferries globally.
The U.S. Army is venturing into electrified military vehicles, partnering with startup Harbinger and American Rheinmetall to develop an autonomous, hybrid-electric flatbed truck. This innovative design aims to provide crew-free resupply capabilities in hazardous combat zones. The initiative reflects a broader effort to integrate advanced EV and autonomous technologies into defense operations.
Electra.aero's new $850 million manufacturing facility in Springfield, Ohio, is set to produce its EL9 hybrid-electric aircraft. This plant aims to eventually build up to 800 of the nine-passenger, ultra-short takeoff and landing planes annually, creating nearly 2,000 jobs in the process. While the EL9 has yet to complete its maiden flight, this investment signals a major commitment to the future of electric aviation in the U.S.
Harbinger Motors, a prominent commercial EV manufacturer, is expanding its reach into new sectors. The company has officially announced an unmanned hybrid-electric vehicle platform designed specifically for military applications, marking a significant diversification of its product line.
