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New EV leasing program launches for small drayage fleets
Forum Mobility and Climate United announced a new program to offer affordable leasing options to small fleets and independent operators. Also: Former HHG company owner ordered to forfeit property; Drivewyze weigh station bypass added to ELD app.
October 30, 2024
Companies
Cargo Transporter CEO takes over as ATA Chair
Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters based in Hickory, North Carolina, is ATA's 80th chairman. Also: Voltera expands truck charging footprint; Saia LTL Freight wins the 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award.
October 17, 2024
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Alternative power
ZF's new hybrid transmission is a "bridging technology," says board member
ZF board of management member Peter Laier describes the supplier's new hybrid transmission as a bridging technology designed to enable pure electric driving capabilities for hybrid and plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles.
September 19, 2024
Battery electric
First heavy electrics arrive in Wisconsin
Roughly 30 refuse trucks patrol the streets of Madison, Wisconsin, on any given day, but two of them now are electric.
September 17, 2024
Trucks
NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that took 50,000 gallons of water to put out
The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings on the August 19 Tesla Semi fire that shut down I-80 in California for 16 hours, and it may lead to future policy recommendations.
September 13, 2024
Battery electric
Feds want feedback on charging infrastructure | Averitt expands in Texas
The FHWA is asking for feedback in several areas related to the infrastructure needs of medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks. Also: Averitt opens new terminal in East Texas; Tenn. official charged for stealing fuel for personal trucking company.
September 13, 2024
Alternative power
Zero-emissions needs to be done “at the speed of right,” Daimler exec says
The biggest weakness to zero-emissions is charging infrastructure.
September 12, 2024
Alternative power
Federal and California taxes hinder ZEV growth, says drayage operator
Independent owner-operators are finding it increasingly difficult to invest in zero-emission commercial vehicles and, in some cases, a truck-as-a-service (TaaS) provider due to the Federal Excise Tax (FET) and some states that still tax ZEV purchases.
September 11, 2024
Battery electric
Volvo plans new long-range electric for 2025
Volvo Trucks will launch next year a new long-range version of its FH Electric capable of twice the range of the current generation FH Electric.
September 3, 2024
Equipment
Following battery fires, Calif. lawmakers call for Advanced Clean Fleets delay
The state legislators raised concerns to Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent truck fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Also: ATRI opens Top Industry Issues survey; Continental recalling long-haul drive tires; Averitt names new marketing director.
August 27, 2024
Regulations
CARB lacks sufficient EV truck incentives, frustrated operators claim
Many trucking owner-operators remain frustrated by the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) lack of sufficient incentives to help them make the zero-emission transition without risking their livelihoods.
August 22, 2024
Alternative power
Legacy and future torque delivery: Central drive and e-axles
Within the BEV space, there are two major options for transferring power to the wheels.
August 22, 2024
Battery electric
Tesla Semi catches fire, closes interstate
It took roughly 16 hours to reopen I-80 near the California-Nevada state line following a truck fire involving a Tesla Semi.
August 20, 2024
Regulations
Trucking to EPA: Send CARB 'back to drawing board' for its ZEV truck-purchase mandates
An EPA public hearing about whether the agency should grant California the necessary waiver for its "Advanced Clean Fleets" rule showed a few trucking interests commenting in virtual unison against ZEV purchase mandates.
August 16, 2024
Trucks
Exposed: Scammer targeting prospective Tesla Semi buyers
A scammer has been contacting California-based trucking fleets with a proposal to sell them non-existent Tesla Semi reservations at a premium.
August 9, 2024
Test Drives
A deep dive with Isuzu's battery electric NRR EV
The Class 5 N-Series EV is Isuzu's first all-electric production model.
July 29, 2024
Technology
AI leads tech interest among fleets, BEV declines
Escalent's 2024 Fleet Technology Index report shows that fleets' interest in adoption of battery electric vehicles has fallen, while interest in artificial intelligence has grown.
July 26, 2024
Battery electric
TA breaks ground on truck charging station
The travel center operator is installing four 400-kW chargers and one 1-MW charger at its Ontario, California, location. Also: Longtime Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently opened a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
July 26, 2024
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