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Battery electric
What impact will electric trucks have on carriers' insurance rates?
Electric trucks are expensive to repair, and motor carriers can expect that to be reflected in BEV insurance premiums for the time being.
May 9, 2024
Electric trucking costs could be more than twice diesel, report says
Ryder, among the early movers in the electric trucking space, says the company is "not seeing significant adoption of this technology."
May 8, 2024
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May 6, 2024
Driverless and fossil fuel-less: Freightliner unveils autonomous, electric eCascadia
Almost 9 years to the day after Freightliner first entered autonomous trucking, the company debuted a new, more capable autonomous electric truck.
May 8, 2024
Alternative power
White House unlocking $1.5 billion to support zero-emission trucks
The plans made public Wednesday support President Biden’s plans for zero emissions freight corridors.
April 24, 2024
Trucks
Tesla plans Semi production ramp next year
Tesla's fully electric Class 8 has been delayed at least four times and is five years overdue.
April 24, 2024
Regulations
What EPA's Phase 3 GHG regs mean for trucks
GHG 3 is technology agnostic, but it’s unrealistic to expect compliance without wide implementation of battery-electric powertrains.
April 12, 2024
Alternative power
Zero emissions journey a quest 'of making the impossible possible'
Volvo will spend more money than ever on combustion engines thanks to upcoming legislations, while also focusing on renewable fuels and zero emissions.
April 10, 2024
Battery electric
Indiana to test in-motion EV charging on highway segment
A partnership between the Indiana DOT, Purdue University and Cummins will test a section of roadway with built-in charging for trucks and cars. Also: FMCSA hosting Baltimore emergency info session; Relay Payments seeks Haul of Fame nominations.
April 10, 2024
Battery electric
Trucking's trillion dollar fantasy
You could "Brewster's Millions" every day of your life and never come close to financing this industry's conversion to electric trucking.
April 1, 2024
Regulations
Consumer protections included in Phase 3 EPA rule
The agency is requiring manufacturers to provide customer-facing battery durability monitoring, as well as warranties on the batteries and emissions-related components in electric trucks.
March 29, 2024
Battery electric
Einride opens 65-charger station for L.A. ports
Einride's new charging station was built in collaboration with Voltera and can charge up to 200 heavy-duty electric vehicles per day.
March 22, 2024
Regulations
'Massive' rate increase needed to finance $1 trillion electric trucking conversion
The trucking industry would be on the hook for more than 60% of a $1 trillion dollar investment need if the industry goes fully electric.
March 19, 2024
Alternative power
Biden administration lays out plan for zero-emission 'freight corridors'
The Biden administration Tuesday released its plan to establish a zero emission charging and refueling infrastructure network with buildout concentrated within existing freight hubs.
March 12, 2024
Alternative power
IMC investing in electric, hydrogen for fleet
The drayage fleet recently unveiled electric truck charging stations and announced the recent purchase of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Also: More time requested for comments on potential FMCSA studies; new CVSA out-of-service criteria available.
March 11, 2024
Battery electric
Mack's medium-duty MD Electric enters production
Deliveries of the electric medium-duty trucks have also begun for some Mack customers. Also: FMCSA considering study of "human-ADS team driving" implications; CVSA accepting nominations for IDEA program; FleetCor rebranding to Corpay.
March 8, 2024
Battery electric
Electric truck rental pilot program launching in SoCal
The ONE Electric Truck Program was developed to facilitate the transition to zero-emission vehicles for small drayage fleets. Also: Goodyear names two drivers its 2023 Highway Heroes; House bill would extend emergency weight limit waivers.
March 6, 2024
Alternative power
Everything you wanted to know about your power provider but were afraid to ask
Fifty Class 8 semis require the same power that the Empire State building does.
March 5, 2024
Alternative power
Stranded assets
Zero-emission vehicles present truck fleets with opportunity, as there are a considerable number of older trucks in operational use.
March 4, 2024
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