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Trucks
A quick tour of Tesla's long-awaited Semi
After nearly nine years, Tesla’s Semi appears ready to enter mass production; we recently caught up with a 500-mile-range model.
March 31, 2026
Tesla Semi Walkthrough Production Update 2026
Economic trends
Tonnage hits strongest growth rate in almost 4 years
U.S. truck tonnage last month hit its highest level in three years, ATA says. Also: Fuel Retailers praise renewable volume obligations, urge Congress to enact biofuel tax incentives
March 30, 2026
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Battery electric
Truck makers can learn from train makers
Diesel-electric trains were 3x more efficient than steam; battery-electric trucks offer the same leap today.
March 27, 2026
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EV startups confirm viability of megawatt commercial truck charger
RXO adds white-glove onboarding, expanded visibility to digital loads and a dedicated concierge support service to its RXO Extra marketplace. Also: Kempower and Windrose achieve heavy-duty charging milestone.
March 27, 2026
A Windrose truck next to a 1,200 kW Kempower dispenser, capable of providing Megawatt Charging System (MCS) charging at EV Realty's San Bernardino charging hub.
Alternative power
Clean Energy Fuels secures agreements to expand RNG reach
New agreements with municipalities and companies focus on renewable natural gas infrastructure and supply for the trucking sector. Also: TCA names next chairman; Redwood Logistics acquires cross-border customs brokerage; ParkPro to add South Florida paid parking this summer.
March 5, 2026
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Natural gas
Shell's natgas-powered Starship headed back to INDYCAR circuit
Starship logged 4,854 miles with a gross vehicle weight of 73,080 lbs. last racing season. Also: Averitt names new VP of sales.
March 2, 2026
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Alternative power
More than 60 Tesla Semi chargers 'coming soon' nationwide
Tesla, on its map of charging locations, shows more that 60 Megachargers “coming soon" from coast-to-coast in more than a dozen states. Also: Indiana lawmakers look to strengthen ELP, non-domiciled CDL standards; Dunavant names new VP of Transportation; Montana launches truck parking info system.
February 25, 2026
Tesla Semi Chargers
Alternative power
Tesla offering two models of its electric Semi
Tesla's battery electric Semi will come with ranges of 325 miles and up to 500 miles, depending on spec.
February 9, 2026
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Regulations
DOT asks for carrier, industry input on risks of EVs hauling hazmat
PHMSA seeks feedback on the safety risks, operational challenges, and regulatory considerations associated with transporting hazmat with electric trucks compared to traditional diesel trucks. Plus, Congress eyes DataQs, PSP changes.
February 2, 2026
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Alternative power
Pilot Travel Centers set to deploy Tesla Semi chargers spanning 5 states
Tesla maintains that it plans to ramp production of its electric Class 8 in the coming months, and construction on the Pilot-based charing network is set to begin in the first half of this year.
January 27, 2026
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Alternative power
Zero-emission truck adoption is growing, but slowing against a tough regulatory environment
Approximately 1.32% of new truck deployments in the first half of 2025 were zero-emission.
January 27, 2026
Fleets deployed more than 6,500 new zero-emission trucks in the first half of 2025 alone, bringing the total on U.S. roads to more than 59,000, according to CALSTART. While cargo vans remain the most electrified trucking segment, medium-duty trucks posted their strongest half-year ever and yard tractors are also growing rapidly.
Natural gas
Paper Transport crossed 5M miles on natural gas last year
PTI's dedicated fleet model helps shippers meet sustainability goals through verifiable RNG/CNG data, displacing 13.6M gallons of diesel since 2010.
January 20, 2026
Paper Transport surpassed its 2025 goal of 5 million natural gas miles, finishing the year at more than 5.36 million miles powered by RNG and CNG.
Alternative power
Largest known deployment of Class 8 battery electric trucks set for Texas under unique arrangement
These vehicles are expected to cover 7 million miles annually, eliminating an estimated 60,000 metric tonnes of CO2.
January 15, 2026
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Alternative power
Purdue demonstrates on-highway electric truck charging
A highway segment in Indiana wirelessly charged an electric heavy-duty truck at highway speeds. Also: Women in Trucking accepting nominations for 2026 Image Team.
January 8, 2026
An electric heavy-duty truck provided by Cummins charges as it drives along a test segment on U.S. Highway 52/U.S. Highway 231 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Battery electric
Sales prospects for zero emission trucks dim but autonomous tech shines
Uncertain business conditions have fleet owners hesitant to buy new trucks, but advancements in ADAS improving autonomous use cases.
January 7, 2026
McKinsey & Company's Moritz Rittstieg and Tobias Schneiderbauer discuss the prospects of zero-emission and autonomous vehicles at CES 2026.
Battery electric
Tesla releases video of its electric Semi and its companion Megacharger
At 1.2 MW, Tesla's Semi could potentially charge its battery in under an hour.
January 5, 2026
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Battery electric
Why auto executives often get the future wrong
History shows automotive giants like Ford and GM often misread the room. From fighting WWII production to canceling the F-150 Lightning, are we seeing another "self-inflicted wound"?
December 30, 2025
White Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck parked in front of modern garage
Alternative power
DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet
The addition of the Tesla Semi expands DHL’s fleet of Class 8 electric trucks in North America to more than 150. Also: Ryder announces new board member, effective Jan. 5.
December 29, 2025
DHL's new Tesla Semi expands the company's Class 8 electric truck fleet and advances its sustainability goals.
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