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Volvo unveils electromobility total cost of ownership tool
The tool helps customers understand and evaluate the full impact of purchasing and operating a zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric trucks. It is available now for Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle Dealerships throughout North America.
October 24, 2022
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Emissions regulations impact equipment, technology purchasing decisions
A panel of fleets and OEMs discuss the impact of zero-emission trucks at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition Sunday.
October 23, 2022
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Prepare for the electricity demand tsunami
The oncoming wave of electric vehicles could spark an electricity need far greater than the amount of power generated all of last year.
October 14, 2022
Battery electric
EV fires after Hurricane Ian have Florida fire officials on guard
A week following Hurricane Ian, fire officials in Florida were still battling EV fires that started from battery packs submerged in flood waters.
October 10, 2022
Battery electric
Watch: Navistar President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum talks electric trucks, regulations, fuel cell and more
Strategic partnerships, regulations and powertrain batteries are some of the topics Navistar President and CEO Mathias Carlbaum touched on during an interview with Commercial Carrier Journal.
October 7, 2022
Regulations
Tesla boss Musk says Semi deliveries will start in December
Tesla plans to deliver its first all electric tractors to a private fleet. Also: The American Trucking Associations and the Canadian Trucking Alliance penned a joint letter asking the U.S. to end COVID-related entry requirements; more.
October 7, 2022
Equipment
CARB lays out plan to transition trucks to zero emissions by 2035
Transitioning to zero emission trucks and vans is no easy task. CCJ talked with the California Air Resources Board to see how they plan to roll out their 2035 zero emission deadline.
October 6, 2022
Battery electric
Electric fleets can benefit from vehicle-to-grid tech but challenges remain
Selling unused energy from an EV battery back to a utility, particularly one starved for energy during peak use times, sounds like a promising notion. Pilots are underway to better determine viability while challenges remain.
September 30, 2022
Alternative power
Volvo taking consultive approach to EV sales
The movement to zero emission will reinvent the business model of most heavy truck OEMs and deeper refine the fleet/dealer relationship.
September 29, 2022
Alternative power
Biden administration okays billions for EV infrastructure
The Biden-Harris Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 states. Also: Ongoing wildfire emergency in Oregon prompts extension of HOS waiver; UPS gets waiver to train CLP holders on pulling doubles.
September 28, 2022
Alternative power
Summer growing pains for EV faithful in California and Texas
As rising energy costs and summer grid constraints create concerns around EV expansion, California and Texas can provide some important lessons moving forward.
September 22, 2022
Videos
Watch: Kenworth's chief engineer on new TX-18 transmission and all-electric trucks
Kenworth Chief Engineer Joe Adams talks to CCJ Senior Editor Tom Quimby about the new TX-18 automated transmission and explains how Kenworth can help fleets get behind the wheel of an electric T680E, K370E and K270E.
September 18, 2022
Alternative power
California 'flex alerts' pose serious questions for EV adoption
As California looks to ban 76,000 trucks with pre-2010 emissions-spec engines by the end of the year, and heavily incentivizes electric vehicles, the state's grid is issuing warnings to limit power use for up to seven hours a day.
September 16, 2022
Test Drives
All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride
The Kenworth T680E is easy to drive and delivers a better experience in terms of acceleration, handling and braking over its diesel counterpart.
September 1, 2022
Battery electric
Wireless truck charging 'cheaper and safer' than plugging in
Wireless EV charging, which has been used successfully on electric buses, is gaining support for Class 8 electric truck charging mostly because it's more convenient and requires less maintenance than a corded charger.
September 15, 2022
Alternative power
Is there a fight for parking between CEVs and other types of commercial trucks?
With less than 1% of the U.S. commercial fleet made up of electric vehicles, would the charging stations they require take away valuable parking spaces that conventional commercial trucks need?
September 13, 2022
Alternative power
LTL giant receives first Autocar electric terminal tractor
Autocar delivered the electric terminal tractor to Old Dominion’s facility in Rialto, California. Also: Don Ake retiring from FTR; U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour dates, locations announced; Charlotte-based broker acquires Chicago-area 3PL.
September 9, 2022
Alternative power
Inflation Reduction Act likely to influence trucking more than inflation
Freight transportation moves 70% of goods to market in the U.S., and the IRA places $40,000 in tax credits in front of the buyers of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles.
September 8, 2022
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