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The death of range anxiety

Results from NACFE's Run On Less show BEVs from Tesla, Volvo, and Freightliner running 300-400 mile days using public charging.

October 13, 2025

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Nikola reaches SEC settlement over $82M in fines following liquidation hearing

Nikola's $82 million SEC settlement likely signals the close of the electric commercial vehicle maker's turbulent and brief history.

September 11, 2025

A Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell (FCEV) Class 8 semi being refueled by a HYLA mobile hub.

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The new Volvo Trucks configurator

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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.

July 7, 2025

The new Volvo Trucks configurator

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EV truck maker Windrose partners with Xos for mobile charging solutions

Through the partnership with Xos, Windrose fleet customers will gain access to the newest generation of the mobile charging service, Xos Hub. Also: DTNA named in lawsuit over death of R&B singer; foreign national charged for alleged ID theft to obtain, maintain CDL.

September 9, 2025

The Xos Hub delivers power to a Windrose electric truck through a mobile charging setup.

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Heavy BEV pricing in the U.S. out of sync with the rest of the world, study finds

Facing sticker shock on Class 8 electric trucks? A new study shows U.S. prices are soaring while costs in Europe fall.

September 8, 2025

New data shows electric trucks are priced $90,000 more than trucks in Europe, despite falling battery costs and incentives designed to make clean trucks more affordable.

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Motiv, Workhorse to merge into one medium-duty EV company

Motive and Workhorse Group will merge to create a leading North American medium-duty electric truck OEM. Also: DOT seeks input on nationwide AV deployment; Ward Transport expands Ohio presence.

August 18, 2025

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Feds, Nebraska end antitrust investigations of truck makers over emissions pact

Truck and engine manufacturers faced antitrust suits over the agreement to meet CARB mandates even if those mandates were deemed unlawful.

August 13, 2025

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Greenlane announces plans for second electric-truck charging corridor

In addition to the I-15 charging corridor announced earlier this year, Greenlane is now planning an I-10 charging corridor between Los Angeles and Phoenix. Also: TruckPro announces significant charity donation.

August 13, 2025

Under a new partnership, Windrose will utilize Greenlane’s flagship location in Colton as its base of operations for several vehicles and to power its R700 electric truck for pilot customers along the I-15 and I-10 freight corridors.

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How one fleet is using sustainability to attract a younger workforce

Benore Logistic Systems has successfully implemented about 25 sustainable trucks into its fleet – a move that is helping the company attract a younger workforce.

August 8, 2025

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Groups warn OEMs over possible Clean Truck agreement exit

Amid debate over its validity, advocates are pressuring truck makers to end their "silence and equivocations" and honor the Clean Truck Partnership, warning that abandoning it will cost lives and undermine EV investments.

August 4, 2025

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Is the cabover making a comeback?

Is the cab-over-engine truck design destined to take the place of the conventional?

July 31, 2025

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Repeal of truck emissions regs 'doesn’t help the trucking industry'

The GHG3 final rule had been derided as a de facto electric truck mandate.

July 30, 2025

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EPA set to unravel 'disastrous' federal trucking emissions regulations

The proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines.

July 29, 2025

If finalized, this proposal would remove all greenhouse gas standards for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy-duty engines, starting with EPA’s first greenhouse gas regulations set in 2010 for light-duty vehicles and those set in 2011 for medium-duty vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles and engines – which includes off-cycle credits like the much hated start-stop feature on most new cars.

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Is battery electric really the best option to replace diesel in long-haul trucking?

Battery electric became the default zero-emission path largely because personal vehicles got there first. But is it the right choice?

July 29, 2025

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Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know

While the trucking industry gains temporary relief from complex mandates, fleet managers must now navigate significant uncertainty, balancing the outcome of litigation against ongoing market demands for sustainability.

July 15, 2025

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New electric terminal tractor available from ZM Trucks

ZM Trucks' T75 terminal tractor features a 75-mile operational range, a GCWR of 165,350 pounds, and an 80,000-pound fifth wheel lifting capacity. Also: Recall hits 56K Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks; HOS waiver for New Mexico flooding.

July 15, 2025

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New electric truck charging station opens at Port Newark

The charging station features four 350-kilowatt direct current (DC) fast chargers and offers compatibility with most widely available commercial electric truck models. Also: Truck driver pleads guilty over fraudulent "ghost" tax prep business; reefer rental company expands Northeast footprint.

July 11, 2025

The four direct current fast chargers are located at Port Newark’s truck welcome center at Marlin and Kellogg streets. Drivers are able to give their trucks an opportunity to charge at the station, topping off their vehicles before returning to their primary charging location.

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ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot

ABF Freight logged 4,494 miles with a Tesla Semi, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile.

July 9, 2025

The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.

Trucking association challenging CARB's Clean Truck Partnership with OEMs

The Western States Trucking Association believes the CTP is a regulation, meaning CARB did not follow state rules in implementing it. Also: Torc opens new innovation center in Michigan; Senate bill would increase dry bulk axle-weight variance; more.

June 25, 2025

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Midwest Motor Express, DHE Transportation rebranding under AAA Cooper

Knight-Swift is merging its three LTL brands under the AAA Cooper banner.

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Most heavy trucks exempt from new 25% truck tariff, 'non-U.S. content' will be taxed

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DOT docks California $40 million for ELP compliance failure

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