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Alternative power: Page 14

Regulations
Zero emission fleet sales 2 years ahead of target, CARB says
Of the 7,639 zero emission vehicles produced and delivered for sale by 18 manufacturers, 7,016 (94%) of them were from Rivian and Ford.
October 30, 2023
Amazon custom Rivian electric delivery vehicle
Trucks
Freightliner kicks off production of electric medium duty model
The first production units in the U.S. will be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Leasing, PITT OHIO, Ryder, Titan Freight Systems, and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing.
October 26, 2023
Freightliner-eM2
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Battery electric
Screwdrivers and electric trucks
Battery electric trucks are going to be like Phillips screwdrivers: capable of doing much more the factory specifications.
October 26, 2023
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Perspectives
Where to find power
More than 3,000 relatively independent utilities somehow work together to provide continuous power to the growing needs of America.
October 24, 2023
electric truck and a charger
Alternative power
Cummins to test H2 ICE with mixer fleet
Cummins’ X15H hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE) will be integrated into the Terex Advance Commander Series of front-discharge concrete mixer trucks.
October 19, 2023
Terex Advance Commander FD5000 front discharge mixer truck
Regulations
CTA files lawsuit to block CARB's diesel truck ban
The lawsuit seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction to bar CARB from implementing and enforcing its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to begin taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
October 18, 2023
Freightliner electric truck charging
Alternative power
Powertrains of tomorrow: Understanding the purchase options
Motor carries, as early as next year, will need to be prepared for ever-evolving EPA/CARB powertrain regulations.
October 14, 2023
Paul Rosa, Penske's senior vice president of procurement & fleet planning
Battery electric
How fleets can get started today transitioning to lower emissions or EVs
Leaders from Samsara, Covenant, and DHL discuss key learnings about the shift from diesel to electric and how fleets can start small in reducing emissions today.
October 12, 2023
DHL electric E-Transit
Battery electric
Paper truck myths
I can’t wait for more reality in modeling as all the messy middle technologies hit the road and we see what they really can do.
October 9, 2023
Paper truck cutout
Alternative power
Renault, Volvo join forces on electric van platform
Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group join forces to address the growing needs of decarbonized and efficient logistics with an all-new generation of electric vans.
October 9, 2023
Renault Group, Volvo Group and CMA CGM Group join forces to address the growing needs of decarbonized and efficient logistics with an all-new generation of electric vans.
Alternative power
Jay Leno's Tesla Semi test drive the closest look yet
Former late night host Jay Leno does his best to find out the Tesla Semi's tare weight, and fails, but still makes a great video showing off some of the truck's highlights.
October 3, 2023
jay leno tesla semi test drive
Battery electric
Daimler Financial partners with EV charging service provider
The partnership with Electrada is aimed at driving higher adoption of sustainable transportation. Also: IMC invests in lightweight International tractors for drayage operations; ATRI launches online application for Research Advisory Committee.
October 5, 2023
Freightliner eCascadia
Alternative power
What does the future look like for near-zero emission commercial trucks?
Gasoline will continue to be a viable option in this decade but diesel will struggle with tightening nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations.
October 3, 2023
Def Sign
Trucks
Ford adds sixth trim option to its electric Lightning pickup
By next year, Ford's pickup lineup will feature six Lightning models, the newest of which takes aim at the medium-trim level.
October 3, 2023
F-150 Lightning Flash
Alternative power
Where 6 alternative fuels are working in transportation
Electric trucks are rolling in, but alternative fuels are still working well for trucking.
October 2, 2023
Cng Directional
Alternative power
Clearing the hurdles to power electric trucks
There’s no single road to charging electric trucks, but electric utilities, truck makers, and charging system providers are aiming to run it closer to plug and play.
October 2, 2023
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Natural gas
Knight Transportation 'encouraged' by new Cummins nat gas engine
Knight Transportation encouraged by the power and torque from the new 15 liter natural gas engine.
October 2, 2023
Knight transportation, Cummins and Clean Energy demonstrate potential of ultra-low carbon fuel through Cummins X15N natural gas powertrains in California.
Alternative power
The Wright stuff
Doubters who said battery electrics were not feasible are going to be challenged as the industry ramps up production and real fleets are implementing them.
October 2, 2023
I attended Schneider’s ribbon cutting at their South El Monte, California, drayage facility where they are replacing all of their diesel trucks with 92 battery electric ones.
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