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'No silver bullet' in the powertrain of the future
A panel of freight and green technology experts discussed the coming reality for trucking as its emissions levels are further scrutinized.
February 28, 2023
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NACFE stresses immediacy, partnerships as fleets navigate zero emission 'messy middle'
During the 'messy middle' fleets will have many powertrain options, but there will be no clear winning solution.
February 26, 2023
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Trucking immersion therapy
My hat is off to those who drive 600 miles a day, five days a week. We don’t pay them enough for what they do to get us our materials.
November 11, 2022
Industry
The state of trucking in the U.S. and around the world
Trucking leaders from the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe talk workforce development, the environment, infrastructure and the supply chain.
October 31, 2022
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Trucking experts talk decarbonization, emissions reductions and sustainability planning
ATA Management Conference & Exhibition panel discusses challenges they’ve faced in confronting regulators and lawmakers that distorts the industry’s options in picking winning and losing technologies before they're proven.
October 27, 2022
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Emissions regulations impact equipment, technology purchasing decisions
A panel of fleets and OEMs discuss the impact of zero-emission trucks at the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition Sunday.
October 23, 2022
Natural gas
Sales of natural gas trucks up, number of stations down
There are 15 fewer public CNG stations since mid-June 2022.
October 19, 2022
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Natural gas truck sales jump, but infrastructure support sliding
ACT Research noted an overall increase in electric charging stations (both existing and planned), accompanied by a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
August 5, 2022
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Does a fuel surcharge have a role with zero-emission fleets?
Surcharges have become accepted for diesel, but will they find new roles in the zero-emission future as well?
July 20, 2022
Test Drives
Test drive: Peterbilt Model 536 with Cummins L9N natural gas engine
Electrification and hydrogen are clearly the ways of the future, but natural gas is a right-now solution for motor carriers seeking to shrink their carbon footprint.
July 6, 2022
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Cummins, Hyliion collaborating on battery electric, natural gas
Hyliion and Cummins collaborating on Hypertruck ERX powertrain. Also: J.B. Hunt adds customer Wayfair to autonomous truck pilot; ArionT ELD removed from device registry; more
June 29, 2022
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Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure continues to lose ground to electric
The trend has favored an increase in electric charging stations, both existing and planned, with a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
April 25, 2022
Regulations
Electric vehicles' lack of fuel tax leaves highway funding in limbo
Meaningful action on EV's impact on the Highway Trust Fund is likely several years away.
April 12, 2022
Trucks
Peterbilt, Kenworth add Cummins B6.7N as option
The engine features a power range of 200 to 240 horsepower and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards.
March 31, 2022
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Sales of natural gas trucks mostly flat but pressured by zero emission tech
Battery electric and hydrogen are putting pressure on sales of near-zero emission units and stress on the development of a natural gas infrastructure.
January 31, 2022
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Cummins acquires half of Momentum Fuel Technologies
Aftermarket support will be available through Rush Truck Centers dealerships and Cummins distributors which will be able to service both the engine and the fuel delivery system.
January 18, 2022
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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
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Cummins set to debut 15-liter natural gas engine
Currently, Cummins Westport's ISX12 G and ISX12N are the largest displacement natural gas engines available, kicking out up to 400 hp and 1450 lb-ft of torque. The segment is otherwise comprised of 6- and 9-liter models.
October 14, 2021
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