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Natural gas
Maturation, improved equipment puts natural gas back in spotlight, panel says
Thanks to existing fueling stations and time-tested performance, gaseous fuels remain a primary choice for various commercial applications.
May 8, 2026
Imon Udeuhi, Cummins general manager of alternative fuels and fuel delivery systems; J.B. Hunt Transport Services Vice President of Energy and Sustainability Jerrod Mounce; Paper Transport Chief Commercial Officer Jared Stedl; Dave DeMoss, co-founder and executive leader of Midwest Logistics Systems; Marc Rowe Director of Sales, Love’s Travel Stops – Alternative Energy.
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Report: Truck and bus electrification could lower residential power bills
New data shows that while unmanaged EV charging can strain the grid, managed charging for heavy-duty fleets supports system-wide rate decreases and prevents residential cost shifts.
May 5, 2026
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Trucks
Volvo teases electric VNL, adds ePTO to VNR Electric
The upcoming model is the fourth vehicle built on Volvo’s new platform.
May 5, 2026
Volvo Trucks North America previewed the next-generation Volvo VNL Electric Monday, a new battery-electric truck in development, designed for regional haul, drayage and city distribution.
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Alternative diesels
The Fairbanks-Morse diesel engine: From powering U.S. Navy submarines to meeting 2027 NOx standards, see why this design still leads in efficiency.
May 4, 2026
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Battery electric
Battery electric catching diesel in TCO, report says
The era of low-cost diesel is ending. Rising maintenance, insurance, and regulatory costs are creating a diesel escalator that makes ZEV adoption a financial necessity by 2035.
May 1, 2026
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First Tesla Semi rolls off the commercial production line
First production model Semi rolls off Tesla's high-volume line. Also: Mirror-alternative camera system manufacturer petitions FMCSA for exemption; missing trucker's body found in Georgia.
May 1, 2026
The Tesla Semi factory is a 1.7-million-square-foot facility located in Sparks, Nevada, adjacent to the existing Gigafactory Nevada. This dedicated production site is designed to produce 50,000 trucks annually.
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Propane: A low cost, low emission solution for medium-duty trucks
Most focus is on Class 8, but Classes 4-7 are substantial fuel consumers and propane is the "sweet spot" for urban, high-mileage medium-duty trucks.
April 30, 2026
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Hyroad Energy partners to bring new hydrogen fueling station to Texas
The hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer has partnered with Total Hydrogen Solutions to support the development and operation of a new hydrogen refueling station in Katy, Texas. Also: Intellistop requests brake-light exemption; NMFTA's new Director of Cybersecurity.
April 29, 2026
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Regulations
New legislation takes aim at states' license issuance
The "No Licenses for Illegal Drivers or Truckers Act" would cut states' federal highway funding by 10% for not verifying license applicants' legal status. Also: Amazon partners with Einride to add 75 electric trucks to fleet; Coke Canada expanding electric-truck fleet.
April 24, 2026
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From Allis-Chalmers to Tesla: The high stakes of trucking’s tech transition
Allis-Chalmers built a 1,008-cell hydrogen tractor in 1959, yet the company vanished by 1999.
April 22, 2026
Allis-Chalmers farm tractor production under that name ended in 1985.
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Averitt set to deploy battery-electric yard tractors
The 10 TICO battery-electric yard tractors are a result of Tennessee's Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. Also: Nebraska wildfire-relief haulers get more HOS relief.
April 20, 2026
Through the initiative, Averitt will introduce 10 TICO electric yard tractors and associated charging infrastructure at key locations across Tennessee, letting the company test efficiencies and the impact of electric yard tractors in their operations.
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California moves to mandate price transparency for electric trucks
California SB 1213 calls for manufacturers to reveal electric truck MSRP to qualify for state green incentives.
April 14, 2026
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Study says Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit better than Section 45Z Clean Fuel replacement
A new GlobalData study finds the Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) provides more value to consumers and blenders than the 45Z production credit.
April 14, 2026
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Battery electric
Volvo debuts 400-mile, long-haul electric truck for Europe
Volvo's new e-axle technology enables a 435 mile range for the FH Aero Electric.
April 14, 2026
Volvo Trucks launches its longest-range electric heavy-duty truck yet, featuring 50-minute rapid charging and a 435 mile range.
Alternative power
EV Realty opens flagship truck-charging hub
The new hub in San Bernardino features 76 high-power charging ports and 9 MW of capacity, sufficient to serve more than 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day. Also: Baltimore eyes severe truck parking restrictions; Averitt donates $1.4M to St. Jude.
April 13, 2026
EV Realty's flagship Powered Properties truck charging hub, located strategically in San Bernardino, is capable of serving 200+ MHD trucks per day.
Alternative power
Toyota joining hydrogen fuel cell venture with Volvo, Daimler
Toyota has signed a non-binding agreement to cooperate with Volvo Group and Daimler Truck in the fuel cell system joint venture cellcentric. Also: CVSA's new Out-of-Service Criteria take effect; FMCSA publishes new data on railroad crossing crashes.
April 2, 2026
The combination of the companies will support and accelerate their joint objective to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles and other heavy-duty applications with comparable requirements.
Trucks
A quick tour of Tesla's long-awaited Semi
After nearly nine years, Tesla’s Semi appears ready to enter mass production; we recently caught up with a 500-mile-range model.
March 31, 2026
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Economic trends
Tonnage hits strongest growth rate in almost 4 years
U.S. truck tonnage last month hit its highest level in three years, ATA says. Also: Fuel Retailers praise renewable volume obligations, urge Congress to enact biofuel tax incentives
March 30, 2026
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