EcoHitch

We’re no stranger to Eco-Hauling at Torklift Central.  In fact, we’re kind of a big deal when it comes to that sort of thing. But when we heard that Walmart is developing a hybrid semi-truck, we couldn’t help but wonder; “What?”    It’s no secret semi-trucks are to fuel-efficiency what Colonel Sanders is to break dancing.  The average trucker should...

From weekend warriors to daily commuters, policy advocates and hardcore enthusiasts, Torklift Central wants our biker community to be happy.  To celebrate the Emerald City bike scene, we’ll be attending the 2014 Seattle Bicycle Expo March 1st-2nd at the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal 91.  With more than 175 vendors, three stages of how-to presentations, panels, and expert demos, there really...

You probably wouldn’t notice it by looking at him, but John Glenney is an electric warrior.  Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, he’s a farm owner, family man and the proud owner of three Tesla Model S’s.  Operating a small fleet of the all-electric vehicle qualifies him as a Tesla Head.  What he does with them is a whole other story. Before...

Despite climate change, a recession and the disturbing popularization of twerking, 2013 was a very good year at Torlklift Central.   We’ve highlighted on this blog previously that international demand for our EcoHitch is surging and we’re happily working on the logistics to keep up.  As wonderful as we are, the success of the EcoHitch is due in large part to...

If electric cars have an Achilles Heel in the public eye it’s range anxiety.  Not every person interested in owning an EV has the means to purchase a Tesla Model S capable of traveling 265 miles on a single charge.  Many electric cars still struggle to make it much farther than 50 miles before a warning light notifies the driver...

AOL Autos announced this month Tesla Motors is the winner of their second annual Technology of the Year award.  Tesla earned the honor for the development of their venerable Supercharger Network, which already boasts 54 charging stations across the United States.  Aside from the shear number of Supercharger stations Tesla now supports, the technological advances they’ve made with them is...

The United States Department of Defense is experimenting with a lightweight hybrid replacement for the trusty AM General Humvee.  As proud North Westerners, Torklift Central is happy to hear this Ultra Light Vehicle (ULV) prototype is powered by a Subaru turbodiesel that churns out 175hp and 260lb-ft of torque.  To help the Subie power plant get all 13,916 pounds of...

As a leading pioneer of Eco-vehicle trailer hitches, Torklift Central is happy to give a shout out to our friends in the European Union.  Specifically, we’d like to congratulate the good people of Norway, who in November of last year drove electric car sales to account for 12% of the country’s new car sales.  Leading into 2014, Norway is proving...

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