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Alternative power: Page 16

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
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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
Battery electric
Daimler exec named to new government working group on EVs
Daimler's head of eMobility was tapped to join the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) by the U.S. DOE and DOT. Also: Bridgestone breaks ground on tire plant expansion; Marten names new executive VP; Heartland Express again recognized by FedEx Express.
August 18, 2023
Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at Daimler Trucks North America
Alternative power
States sue EPA over ethanol delay
Ethanol proponents in the Midwest want the Environmental Protection Agency to step up efforts to approve the year-round availability of E15 blend gasoline. Two states are now suing the EPA for "dragging its feet."
August 15, 2023
Though the Environmental Protection Agency approved of E15 for use in model year 2001 vehicles and up, not all OEMs got on board. The gas cap on this 2014 Toyota Tundra that's equipped with a 5.7-liter V8 states 'Up to E10 Gasoline Only.'
Battery electric
Coolant leak the cause of 'suspicious' Nikola truck fire, BEV sales on hold
Nikola said it would recall 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles and put sales of its all-battery model on hold.
August 14, 2023
Phoenix fire department at Nikola truck fire
Trucks
Multi-million dollar renovation at Mack Experience Center plus their zero emission goals
Video tour of the renovated Mack Experience Center hosted by Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall.
August 11, 2023
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Battery electric
Schneider expands electric fleet with new terminal tractors
Schneider has added two electric terminal tractors at its Rancho Cucamonga, California, cross dock location. Also: New York City cracking down on overweight trucks; Musket expanding DEF production with new facility.
August 11, 2023
Schneider electric terminal tractor
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