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Nikola reports record sales quarter for hydrogen fuel cell electric truck
Nikola wholesaled 88 of its Tre FCEV trucks in the third quarter, bringing the total to 200 for the year. Also: Universal Logistics opens Washington terminal; Transition Trucking finalists announced; TA expands diesel tech training.
October 3, 2024
Hydrogen combustion could drive down hydrogen costs
Phinia's test van displayed at IAA 2024 is powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that's been converted to hydrogen direct injection thanks to the company's fuel system. It has a towing capacity of around 6,600 lbs. and a range of up to 310 miles.
September 19, 2024
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September 20, 2024
Mahle CEO: "We will fail if we don't use blue hydrogen"
Mahle CEO Arnd Franz is bullish about hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen combustion engine technologies, but expanding the necessary infrastructure will require the use of blue hydrogen, which is produced mostly by natural gas.
September 17, 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
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
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
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola's newest hydrogen refueling station opens in SoCal
The station is open at the Tom's Truck Center in Santa Fe Springs, California. Also: Daimler recalls 3,500 trucks for tie rod defect; FMCSA seeks public input on guidance to update, remove; Canadian rail giant may lock workers out.
August 13, 2024
Test Drives
Hyundai storms into the Americas with a Class 8 fuel cell in tow
Hyundai is ushering back an old school design with new school technology.
August 7, 2024
Alternative power
Battery-electric development outpaced charging infrastructure deployment, says Volvo Trucks VP
Volvo Trucks North America vice president Keith Brandis reflects on lessons learned from the introduction of the company's battery-electric VNR tractors and the progress towards a future hydrogen refueling infrastructure.
June 18, 2024
Alternative power
IMC takes emissions out of peel pile sort
IMC Logistics, the largest marine drayage company in the U.S., has taken its smart peel pile process to the next level: zero emission.
June 10, 2024
Regulations
Objectivity and objections
The internal combustion engine isn't going anywhere any time soon, and current and proposed zero emission mandates even allow for it.
May 27, 2024
Hydrogen fuel cell
New NorCAL ZERO project to deploy 30 hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Oakland
The project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 units of Hyundai's Class 8 XCIENT Fuel Cell electric trucks. Also: FMCSA looking to incorporate new CVSA handbook into regs by reference; new fuel card accepted at TA.
May 3, 2024
Alternative power
White House unlocking $1.5 billion to support zero-emission trucks
The plans made public Wednesday support President Biden’s plans for zero emissions freight corridors.
April 24, 2024
Alternative power
Zero emissions journey a quest 'of making the impossible possible'
Volvo will spend more money than ever on combustion engines thanks to upcoming legislations, while also focusing on renewable fuels and zero emissions.
April 10, 2024
Alternative power
Biden administration lays out plan for zero-emission 'freight corridors'
The Biden administration Tuesday released its plan to establish a zero emission charging and refueling infrastructure network with buildout concentrated within existing freight hubs.
March 12, 2024
Alternative power
IMC investing in electric, hydrogen for fleet
The drayage fleet recently unveiled electric truck charging stations and announced the recent purchase of 50 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Also: More time requested for comments on potential FMCSA studies; new CVSA out-of-service criteria available.
March 11, 2024
Alternative power
Stranded assets
Zero-emission vehicles present truck fleets with opportunity, as there are a considerable number of older trucks in operational use.
March 4, 2024
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