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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
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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
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July 7, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Regulations
Inflation Reduction Act could expedite green trucking
The bill provides more than $400 billion to improve energy security and fight climate change, including incentives to accelerate a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
September 8, 2022
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Energy Secretary gets close look at electric Volvo tractor
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm recently visited Volvo's TEC Fontana dealership to experience first-hand the Volvo VNR Electric truck. Also: Two Southeastern Freight Lines facilities celebrate 70th anniversary.
September 6, 2022
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Fake it ‘til you make it
Optimism always will be a part of promoting technology by those with a vested interest in the technologies.
August 29, 2022
Battery electric
Volvo Group North America wraps Volvo LIGHTS project with key insights into mass BEV adoption
The three-year project has mapped out a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy zero-emission heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and equipment as fleets and the companies they serve strive for greener operations.
August 26, 2022
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Foodservice distributor McLane adds three electric Volvos to SoCal fleet
McLane will deploy the three Volvo VNR Electrics in the Los Angeles metro area. Also: ACT's Class 8 tractor market demand outlook remains negative for fourth straight month; Louisville-based Sysco drivers vote to join Teamsters union.
August 24, 2022
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Truck manufacturers call for investment, coordination to support zero emission rollout
Panelists pointed to California as an example of MHD ZEV leadership, noting that more needed to be done to achieve the aggressive ZEV adoption goals that many states are pursuing, with investment in charging infrastructure as a key example.
August 19, 2022
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Gasoline and range anxiety
Those that now want an instantaneous fueling network for electric and hydrogen vehicles need to realize that how we use gasoline vehicles evolved as the infrastructure was evolving.
August 15, 2022
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Corkscrews – a trucking analogy
When you remove the cork from the bottle, you don't need a corkscrew. Could the same be true for batteries and charging capacity?
August 2, 2022
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Making the beachgoers say, 'Hey look at that!'
The City of Mobile last month ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle – the first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks and the first electric LR in the state.
July 30, 2022
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