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Small-fleet owners charged for log app tampering, lying to investigators after fatal crash
Two owners of a small Massachusetts-based fleet were charged for tampering with logs and lying to investigators after a fatal crash. Also, CARB vouchers for three battery-electric Kenworth trucks; new freight on Loadsmart; and Averitt boosts driver pay.
March 4, 2021
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DTNA putting millions into BEV powertrain
The company expects to invest upwards of $20 million in its Detroit, Michigan, manufacturing facility, which will serve as the source of Detroit ePowertrain components in North America when initial production begins later this year.
February 9, 2021
The Detroit ePowertrain will be mated to one of three battery offerings for the eCascadia and eM2, including a 210 kilowatt hour (kWh) version, a 315 kWh version, and a 475 kWh version.
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Electric trucks run 'amazing' up Pikes Peak
Though it was 'not a competition,' all-electric Peterbilt 579EV and Kenworth T680 fuel cell deliver impressive and different results.
January 22, 2021
A Peterbilt 579EV and Kenworth T680 FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle) became the first Class 8 trucks equipped with electric powertrains to climb Colorado’s famous and challenging Pikes Peak Highway.
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Kenworth testing Gen2 range-extended electrics
Kenworth recently delivered two prototype Kenworth T680 tractors, each equipped with a series hybrid-electric propulsion system, to Southern California drayage, warehouse and transportation company Total Transportation Systems Inc. (TTSI).
February 17, 2021
The two Kenworth T680 hybrid-electric vehicles use the Cummins Westport L9N Near Zero (NZ) emission engine fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG) driving a generator to extend the truck’s battery range.
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Meritor readies electric axle production
February 3, 2021
Meritor has reached supplier agreements with Lion Electric, a Canadian manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, Autocar, an American specialty truck manufacturer, and Volta Trucks, a London-based electric commercial vehicle startup. Each company will use the Blue Horizon 14Xe integrated ePowertrain in its production trucks.
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Tesla Semi facing shortage of battery cells
Semi would use about five times more cells than a passenger car, yet would not retail for five times what a car would sell for, "so it kind of would not make sense for us to do the Semi right now,” said Tesla boss Elon Musk.
January 28, 2021
While the electric truck market has gotten crowded since Semi made its public debut in late 2017, Musk speculated that his Semi could be the first to achieve full autonomy.
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‘Game changing’ Toyota solid-state battery lighter, much more powerful than current lithium-ion
To further vehicle electrification, Toyota announced its development of a lighter, more powerful solid-state battery to be released in the next few years.
January 11, 2021
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Ford unveils 2022 E-Transit with 40% reduction in total cost of ownership
Ford continues to embrace California’s zero-emissions policies and the Paris Agreement with its reveal of the 2022 E-Transit van. Details here on CCJ.
November 13, 2020
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From maintenance to charging, fleets detail experiences so far with Class 8 battery-powered trucks
Class 8 electric tractors are quietly making history in California though predictably, as with most cutting-edge technology, there’s been some bumps along the way.
November 3, 2020
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On ‘Battery Day,’ Tesla announces potential of new long-range battery for Semi
Tesla revealed three new battery plans at its 2020 Annyal Shareholder Meeting and Battery Day event. Learn more about what this means for the Tesla Semi on CCJ.
September 24, 2020
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Electric vehicles charging the value equation of fleet telematics
Telematics providers are developing new features to monitor data points for electric vehicles. How will these changes impact fleets? See CCJ for more info.
September 17, 2020
Thermo King’s telematics system, TracKing, can be used to monitor a wide range of trailer operating conditions.
Business
A utility provider turned electric truck marketing guru — the new norm under shifting fuel landscape?
Southern California Edison offers a program for fleets in a state where OEMs must begin selling zero-emission commercial trucks and vans by 2024. More on CCJ.
September 15, 2020
Kenworth announced Friday that it’s taking orders on its electric T270E and T370E trucks which are both listed in Southern California Edison’s EV Finder. The list will be updated quarterly.
Business
Bill Gates nixes electric long-haul, supports alt fuel
In a recent blog post, Bill Gates explained the impracticality of electric vehicles for long-haul trucking and the need for bio-fuels instead. Details on CCJ.
September 10, 2020
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Business
New Samsara report helps fleets build case for electrification
According to a survey, fleets who own EVs indicated they have a more economic resilient fleet. Ninety six percent feel prepared to weather a recession.
May 20, 2020
Samsara released a new Fleet Electrification Report to help businesses make a business case for light duty vehicles.
Business
Samsara adds EV reporting to fleet management platform
Samsara's new dashboard has features that give electric vehicle (EV) customers insights to state of charge, charging infrastructure and efficiency.
March 3, 2020
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New Geotab assessment tool helps fleets accelerate uptake of electrics
Geotab's new Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment tool gives fleets the data to determine which gas and diesel-powered vehicles they can convert to electric.
January 16, 2020
With more than 15,000 connected EVs, Geotab is the largest telematics provider in this rapidly growing market segment, said Matt Stevens, vice president of electric vehicles at Geotab.
Business
48-volt hybrid systems offer fuel savings, emissions reductions
Learn how a 48-volt system works with a commercial truck's existing system, how it contributes to fuel savings and helps reduce emissions on CCJ today.
January 15, 2020
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Business
Daimler delivers first two eCascadias
Fourteen months after announcing its intent to develop a Class 8 electric truck, Daimler Truck North America officially delivered the first two Freightliner eCascadia models to representatives from Penske Truck Leasing and NFI at a ceremony in Yountville, Calif.
August 21, 2019
Daimler Truck North America delivered the first two Freightliner eCascadia models to representatives from Penske Truck Leasing and NFI at a ceremony in Yountville, Calif.
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