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Alternative power: Page 18

Alternative power
Volvo, Westport enter joint venture
Westport and Volvo are partnering to provide solutions to decarbonize the long-haul and off-road transport sector.
July 19, 2023
Volvo FH tractor
Hydrogen fuel cell
Check out Nikola's fuel cell electric truck
Nikola's Tre FCEV is one of the first commercially available fuel-cell electric vehicles and fleets will be able to order one in just a few months.
July 18, 2023
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Regulations
Speed limiter block, under-21 pilot changes included in funding bill
The House THUD Subcommittee approved an appropriations bill that includes provisions to block a speed limiter mandate, along with changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules.
July 17, 2023
truck driver training
Battery electric
FET repeal may hinge on truck safety, high ZEV cost and supply chain issues
The latest effort to repeal the costly Federal Excise Tax may have the best shot yet thanks to increased regulations, higher zero-emission vehicle costs and supply chain issues.
July 13, 2023
Those calling for a repeal of the Federal Excise Tax say it will help fleets acquire safer and cleaner-running trucks. A hydrogen fuel cell Hyundai Xcient is shown above at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in May.
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola, Caltrans secure grant for hydrogen fueling stations in Calif.
The electric and hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer and Caltrans received $41.9M from the California Transportation Commission. Also: CFI president announces retirement; Canada Cartage acquires Canadian reefer carrier.
July 10, 2023
Nikola headquarters
Regulations
CARB, truck and engine OEMs enter partnership to meet clean air goals
CARB will align with EPA’s 2027 regulations for nitrogen oxide emissions and commits to providing no less than four years of lead time and at least three years of regulatory stability before imposing new requirements.
July 6, 2023
State outline of California with California flag details over an image of semitrucks on a highway
Alternative power
OEMs hoping California's zero emission funding model expands to other states
Success of zero emission truck adoption, OEMs believe, hinges on states adopting incentive programs similar to California’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
June 26, 2023
Nikola has a webpage dedicated to keeping up with incentive for heavy-duty zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). Their map above shows only eight states offering funding programs for commercial ZEVs.
Battery electric
Michigan lands $13M for 'truck stop of the future'
The Mobility Charging Hub will house EV charging solutions, solar canopies and battery energy storage systems.
July 4, 2023
DTNA’s multi-acre Redford site
Battery electric
Ride along in Kenworth's K270E electric box truck
The Kenworth K270E has three battery pack options and its range and charge time make it ideal for local pick-ups and deliveries.
June 30, 2023
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Alternative power
Everything you need to know about Nikola's electric semi
Nikola claims that this is "the most advanced zero-emissions Class 8 semi truck," but why is that?
June 25, 2023
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Battery electric
Watch: How lithium iron phosphate EV batteries are made
Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz shows how lithium iron phosphate batteries are made at their plant in Van Buren, Michigan.
June 20, 2023
Our Next Energy (ONE) founder and CEO Mujeeb Ijaz walked us through the EV battery production process at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California.
Alternative power
Hydrocarbons and alchemy: Exploring alternative fuels for internal combustion engines
Hydrogen is more than just the fuel cell and there is probably a reason California did not specify a specific technology like battery-powered electric in its zero emission mandate.
June 20, 2023
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Regulations
Fuel retailers file comment with EPA in favor of renewable diesel, biodiesel
The groups argue that practical and logistical challenges associated with electrifying trucks necessitate that EPA not rely entirely on heavy-duty electrification.
June 19, 2023
trucks getting diesel fuel
Perspectives
ThompsonGas demonstrates exemplary use cases for propane
ThompsonGas enjoys fleet savings with propane plus a more reliable fuel supply during hurricane season.
June 13, 2023
Thompson Gas Propane Truck
Battery electric
Watch: Mack provides a closer look at their MD Electric
Watch and learn more about the Mack MD Electric, including range, regenerative braking and roll out dates, in CCJ's video interview with Mack Trucks Regional Vice President Zachary Bourn.
June 5, 2023
Mack MD Electric at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California.
Alternative power
Diesel price hike to boost alt fuel adoption a 'non-starter'
Generous incentives have long been used to motivate fleets to adopt alternative fuels and powertrains to reduce emissions. But might disincentives, like a higher diesel tax, help boost alt fuel sales even more?
June 2, 2023
Westport’s High Pressure Direct Injection display at ACT Expo earlier this month attracted plenty of attention. Westport, which advertises the system for natural gas and hydrogen engines, states on its website that “HPDI with 40% biomethane delivers the same life cycle CO2 reductions as fuel cells using blue/green hydrogen blends, and can deliver zero [well-to-wheels] CO2 with pure biomethane.”
Battery electric
Mack's MD Electric now eligible for HVIP voucher in California
The new Mack MD Electric, unveiled in March, is eligible for an $85,000 HVIP voucher in California. Also: Hino and Fuso to merge; Former fleet owner charged for allegedly stealing freight; Marathon Petroleum donates tanker truck to Navajo Tech CDL school.
June 2, 2023
Mack MD Electric
Alternative power
Renewable diesel future mixed over subsidy challenges
Fleets beyond the West Coast looking to benefit from renewable diesel's lower cost and improved performance may be in for a long, long wait.
June 1, 2023
Neste diesel truck
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