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Experts say smaller fleets will lag in electric vehicle adoption
Daimler's Alex Voets said making it easier to apply for incentives can help with widespread adoption, but the application process needs to be easier.
April 7, 2022
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Kenworth BEV eligible for voucher in New Jersey
Battery electric vehicles are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Also: SuperRigs headed to Branson, Missouri in June.
March 28, 2022
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July 7, 2025
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SAF-HOLLAND announces development phase of e-axles for North America
TRAKr e-axle targets refrigerated fleets and allows trailer refrigeration units (TRU) to run fully electric and allows the trailer’s TRU to operate when uncoupled without the use of diesel fuel.
March 6, 2022
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Eaton reports 'tremendous interest' in 48-volt hybrid, launches line of supporting components
As fuel cell and fully electric trucks wait on grants and supporting infrastructure, Eaton has seen "tremendous interest" in 48-volt hybrid systems, which save fuel and cut emissions without the headache of zero-emission technologies.
February 15, 2022
Regulations
Mexican trucker shut down by FMCSA following drug, license violations
The driver was found to have a Mexican commercial license and a Washington state license after failing a drug test. Also: Battery electric trucks made up less than 2% of the market last year but are estimated to steadily climb through 2027.
February 10, 2022
Battery electric
Mack rolls out new program to help with EV adoption
To help ease the transition to EVs, Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services developed their Vehicle-as-a-Service (Vaas) program to get a better handle on EV acquisition expenses and supporting services including insurance.
February 8, 2022
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NASCAR gets its first all-electric truck delivery
NASCAR, Freightliner and Penske made truck history this past weekend when an eCascadia became the first electric truck to deliver a race car to a NASCAR event.
February 8, 2022
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Navistar's new CEO: Company 'won't be late' to electrification, but long-haul not a priority
While battery tech is likely to win out in the long-term, Navistar CEO Mathius Carlbaum says the U.S. is "slightly behind the curve" compared to other countries.
February 6, 2022
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DTNA signs on to joint venture to develop electric truck infrastructure
Battery electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be the initial focus of the JV, followed by hydrogen fueling stations for fuel cell trucks.
January 31, 2022
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Going yard: Trucking goes electric without hitting the open road
While electrifying a portion of Class 8 trucks will go a long way toward reaching environmental goals, there is still a large piece of the pie that can be tackled with electrification.
January 21, 2022
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Calif. Volvo, Mack dealership designated as Certified EV Dealer
Affinity Truck Center's Fresno, California, dealership is now certified to service customers interested in Mack and Volvo electric trucks. Also: Top 250 reefer fleet announces significant driver pay increase.
January 21, 2022
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Isuzu, Cummins to collaborate on electric prototype
Following a successful demonstration and pilot phase, Isuzu plans to explore opportunities to commercialize medium-duty battery electric trucks.
January 20, 2022
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Volvo Trucks debuts enhanced electric VNR with more range
Volvo Trucks brings the enhanced version of its VNR Electric to the market a year after sales of the VNR Electric first started.
January 13, 2022
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Rivian expanding commercial EV division and pursuing new plant in Georgia
Electric vehicle startup Rivian recently added a fleet section to its website, announced a new commercial van and revealed plans for a new plant in Georgia that's expected to triple production.
December 29, 2021
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Nikola delivers first battery electric truck
Christmas came early this year for a Southern California fleet as electric truck startup Nikola finally started to make good on its promise of turning out zero-emissions vehicles in a "milestone" achievement for the company.
December 20, 2021
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Major truck OEMs partner to build out EV charging infrastructure in Europe
Daimler, Traton and Volvo plan to create a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for EV trucks in Europe. Also: Fleet wins 'Everyday Heroes' Kenworth at charity auction for $260k; Rush Truck Centers expands.
December 17, 2021
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New Ford Pro Charging seeks to transition fleets to all-electric
From creating a microgrid to making the most of a dated transformer, Ford Pro Charging is lining up the equipment, software and expertise to help fleets make the switch to all-electric.
December 16, 2021
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Titan Freight Systems lands $1.2M grant for electric trucks
Titan will be one of the first fleets in Oregon to deploy Class 8 electric trucks.
December 9, 2021
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