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Alternative power: Page 16

Battery electric
Transportation study highlights path to readying grid for electric fleets
The study demonstrates how three different infrastructure strategies – electric network reconfiguration, multi-value grid infrastructure upgrades, and non-wires solutions – can meet the identified needs.
September 13, 2023
electric vehicle chargers
Alternative power
Tesla Semi real-world performance stats finally drop: Does it live up to the hype?
The much-hyped Tesla Semi's real-world range, charging and performance stats have finally dropped, and now the trucking world can judge if it's really "the most badass rig on the road."
September 13, 2023
tesla semi real world performance stats
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Natural gas
Shell Starship: a tale of two halves (literally)
Shell's third-generation Starship enters its final assembly stage following a major overhaul from Gen 2.
September 11, 2023
Starship's cab sits on a lift at SPEVCO while awaiting the chassis. Craig Tharpe, SPEVCO director of engineering and design, said it will take about a day to put the pieces together, and several more days to connect all the pieces and test them properly.
Battery electric
Wisconsin dealer gets Volvo, Mack EV certification
Kriete Truck Centers is Wisconsin's first Mack and Volvo certified electric vehicle dealer. Also: TA seeking Citizen Driver nominations; A. Duie Pyle opens LTL service center in West Virginia.
September 11, 2023
Kriete Truck Centers Volvo, Mack EVs
Alternative power
Honda inks deal with Tesla on charging
Tesla's NACS has no moving parts, is half the size and Tesla claims is twice as powerful as Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors.
September 8, 2023
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Alternative power
Toyota unleashes '100% renewable energy' system at its port operations
Tri-gen will enable Toyota Logistic Services (TLS) Long Beach to be the company’s first port vehicle processing facility in the world powered by onsite-generated, 100% renewable energy.
September 8, 2023
FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water.
Natural gas
Re-assembly of Starship 3.0 underway as Shell, Cummins prep for run
Shell and Cummins expect to kick off a nearly 3,500-mile trip by month's end in a concept truck fired by natural gas.
September 8, 2023
the cab of Shell Starship 3.0
Alternative power
Cummins, Paccar and Daimler agree to battery partnership
The companies seek to accelerate and bring battery cell production and the battery supply chain to the U.S.
September 6, 2023
Freightliner electric truck at a charger
Battery electric
Plugged in: How electric fleets can predict maintenance issues with data
Manufacturers have been perfecting diesel engines for 130 years while viable electric trucks have only been around for the last 10.
September 6, 2023
hand plugging into an outlet
Alternative power
Toyota reveals hydrogen fuel cell electric pickup prototype
A design and development program kicked off July 2022 and prototype construction began in June. The first vehicle was completed just three weeks later – the first of 10 that will be built by the end of this year.
September 5, 2023
New hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux at the company’s Burnaston factory, Derbyshire.
Trucks
German manufacturer Quantron, Ballard Power Systems intro hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery
A notable feature of Quantron’s design is the complete integration of all fuel cell components into the frame structure of the trucks, which means that no compromises have to be made in terms of trailer length and payload.
September 5, 2023
Ballard, a market leader of PEM fuel cell systems, and the German specialist for sustainable passenger and freight transport, Quantron AG, have been developing zero-emission fuel cell electric commercial vehicle platforms in a partnership since September 2021. The heavy-duty truck QUANTRON QHM FCEV and the light-duty truck QUANTRON QLI FCEV are the first examples of this fruitful collaboration – both class-leading in range and technical package. Five hydrogen powered light transporters have already been delivered to an European customer
Hydrogen fuel cell
Quantron hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery in Europe
A partnership between German manufacturer Quantron and Canadian fuel-cell maker Ballard Power Systems has led to the delivery of their first fuel cell electric vehicles. Also: AutoZone driver recognized by CVSA; Rite Way opens Chicago office; more.
September 5, 2023
Quantron hydrogen fuel cell truck
Alternative power
Ford expands charging solutions to commercial fleets
The new Series 2 AC Charging Station 80 amp and expanded DC Fast Charger options are designed for commercial vehicle use and packed with new features.
August 31, 2023
Ford trucks and EV charger
Battery electric
Charging forward with electric truck charging stations
California isn’t the only state offering rebates, incentives, tax credits, and other growth opportunities for electric truck public charging station installation.
August 29, 2023
CALSTART Fresno Event 2023 Charging Truck
Alternative power
Tire particulates
The argument on tire dust is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) weigh more than their internal combustion counterparts so the tires wear much faster.
August 25, 2023
tire tracks on the road
Battery electric
Volvo launches one-stop-shop for EV charging services
Volvo's Turnkey Solutions program offers a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for EV charging. Also: OOIDA calls on FMCSA to move on broker transparency proposal; Priority Courier Experts acquired.
August 23, 2023
Volvo VNR Electric at charging station
Trucks
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX: an EV assisted by natural gas
The Hypertruck ERX is capable of charging its own batteries using natural gas.
August 22, 2023
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Alternative power
Mack's medium-duty plant certified for using renewable energy
Mack's Roanoke Valley Operations plant is certified and participating in Appalachian Power Company’s 100% Renewable Wind-Water-Sunlight Service. Also: New compliance management service for large fleets; DOT's new civil rights committee members named.
August 21, 2023
Mack MD Electric
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