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Meritor begins production of 14Xe electric powertrain
The e-powertrain is is designed to provide efficiency, performance, weight savings and enhanced space utilization. Also: CFI employees raise $39k for charity; New KW dealership opens near Toronto; EV infrastructure firm gets $7.5M boost.
December 9, 2021
Alternative power
The noise around truck weight
Having taken that diesel system weight out, there are a variety of estimates for what goes back in for a BEV based on many sources, often in disagreement.
December 7, 2021
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Regulations
Western States Trucking Association: Owners need to engage on zero-emissions targets out West
Minus considerable uptick in engagement, the new generation of regulators within CARB are unlikely to veer too far from its current path, one that includes the likelihood of Zero-Emissions Vehicles' mandated phase-in beginning in 2030 and to 100% by 2042.
November 10, 2021
Alternative power
Climate inaction is not an option for the trucking industry
When Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at Daimler Trucks, said at ACT Expo earlier this year that “inaction is not an option,” I tend to agree.
November 4, 2021
Battery electric
Commercial EV provision in Build Back Better offers 30% tax credit
Buyers stand to gain a 30% federal tax credit on the purchase price of commercial EVs ranging from work trucks to Class 8 tractors. And unlike a tax incentive for consumer EVs, qualifying commercial EVs do not have to be union made.
November 4, 2021
Alternative power
The heavy-haul case for electric trucks
Intermodal work is one of the strongest business cases for electric since it's low-mileage and consistently near a terminal. But over 100 feet long and 140,000 pounds? Can't say I saw that coming.
October 31, 2021
Technology
What the opponents of standards don't understand
Run on Less - Electric highlighted for me that we don’t even have agreement on where the plug goes on the truck, much less all the other interfaces critical to designing charging stations.
October 28, 2021
Alternative power
Fleets servicing Volvo's truck plant going electric to support truckmaker in its climate pledge
Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
October 24, 2021
Alternative power
Highway funding, infrastructure challenges await as EVs become more popular
An already struggling Highway Trust Fund will face more shortfalls without some kind of use-tax on electric cars and trucks. As the U.S. moves toward more electric vehicles, the country will have to address its current electricity infrastructure.
October 14, 2021
Battery electric
Chip shortage not expected to impact ambitious commercial EV goals but government might
During an online presentation dubbed the Big Leap, Volvo Trucks pushed for companies and policy makers to help pave the way for zero-emission trucks while an industry insider advised to keep a watchful eye on government intervention.
October 12, 2021
Workforce
Texas goes on the offensive, bans vaccine mandate | Transition Trucking military vet award finalists named
Three military veteran rookie truck drivers from Stevens Transport, Prime Inc., and Knight Transportation are finalists for the award. Also: Navistar to deliver five medium-duty electric trucks to Penske; Tennessee's top driver named.
October 12, 2021
Alternative power
Tesla's Musk 'hopeful' Semi production starts in 2023
Citing supply chain challenges, Elon Musk said even if Semi was ready for production "we would not be able to make it."
October 8, 2021
Alternative power
How fleets can adapt to inevitable proliferation of electric, alt-fuel trucks
With electrification of the U.S. commercial vehicle market imminent, the total cost of ownership of electric trucks is falling. There are also other opportunities available to fleets to help reduce the initial cost of purchasing electric trucks.
September 16, 2021
Battery electric
Knight-Swift to test electric Kenworth at SoCal ports
The nation's fourth-largest fleet placed an order for a battery-electric Kenworth T680E. Also: FMCSA tasks Medical Review Board with addressing CPAP recall for drivers; DAT adds Loadsure cargo insurance to load board; medium-duty Macks recalled.
September 14, 2021
Maintenance
TMC introduces EV tech training task force to write RP
TMC has started development of a recommended practice for electric vehicle technician training that hopes to include guidance regarding battery service, testing, charging, shipping and handling, tool requirements and more.
September 13, 2021
Alternative power
Beyond headlines
NACFE has estimated that if every Class 8 vehicle produced today was magically a ZEV, it would still take 15 to 20 years to migrate them into 100% replacement of the existing vehicles.
September 7, 2021
Trucks
International rolls out new electric medium duty model
Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.
August 31, 2021
Battery electric
Port fleet moves toward electric with new Peterbilt 579EVs
Drayage fleet Shippers Transport Express took delivery of 10 Peterbilt 579EV tractors for operations at the Port of Oakland. Also: Goodyear partners with autonomous developer Plus; recalls for medium-duty Peterbilt, KW trucks and Wabash reefers.
August 24, 2021
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