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Alternative power: Page 21

Natural gas
Walmart 'betting big' on Cummins new X15N natural gas engine
Walmart is pleased with a pilot it entered with Cummins to test its new X15N natural gas engine and sees it as an ideal fit for long haul where all-electric and fuel cell fall far short on range.
May 14, 2023
Walmart Freightliner with new Cummins X15N natural gas engine at ACT Expo's Ride and Drive event
Alternative power
Shell gets nearly 'overwhelming' response following reveal of Accelerate to Zero program
Many paths to zero ... Shell reports that fleets are eager to learn how the energy giant can help them reach their sustainability goals.
May 12, 2023
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Battery electric
Call for increased regulations on utilities to power up chargers faster
The electric truck rollout continues in California where some EV proponents are calling for legislation to require utilities to more quickly provide power to chargers.
May 11, 2023
WattEV will be acquiring 14 all-electric Nikola Tre trucks by the end of the month. The electric-truck-as-a-service company would like to see regulations requiring utilities to more quickly supply power to chargers.
Alternative power
Establishing heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure was a key theme at ACT Expo
DTNA has calculated a $52 billion investment in charging infrastructure is required to meet nationwide 2032 climate targets for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles alone. Daimler's John O'Leary said the only way to meet those needs is "together."
May 11, 2023
John O'Leary at ACT Expo
Alternative power
Volvo conducts first hydrogen fuel cell truck tests on public roads
The company tested its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in harsh climates in northern Sweden during winter. Also: Mack Trucks gets new president; Daimler recalls Freightliner, Western Star trucks; Mack recalls electric garbage trucks; more.
May 10, 2023
Volvo hydrogen FCEV test
Trucks
Watch: 3 new electric trucks announced at ACT Expo
There was no shortage of new products and news coming from last week's ACT Expo, but we've got a close look at three new trucks.
May 9, 2023
Red Rizon electric truck with new trucks text
Alternative power
EPA wants input from you on zero-emission trucks
“This information will enable EPA to effectively design programs to expeditiously fund currently available zero-emission technologies, as well as consider allowances, such as longer project timeframes, for specific technologies,” the EPA states.
May 8, 2023
Electric truck parked next to a charging station
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai bringing fuel cell truck to the U.S.
Hyundai points to its XCIENT fuel cell as a more appropriate technology than all-electric for more challenging applications like Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023
The Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck offers up to 450 miles of range.
Regulations
EPA seeking feedback on costs, availability of zero-emission trucks, infrastructure
EPA said it is interested in comments about the availability, price and performance of zero-emission trucks and port equipment, electric charging and other fueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission tech. Also: PGT Trucking recognized for safety.
May 8, 2023
semi truck charging at EV charging station
Battery electric
Lion rolls out 'best-in-class' electric medium duty chassis
When the best-in-class Lion 5 debuted this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo it nearly sold out.
May 5, 2023
The all-electric Lion 5 that debuted this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California is shown above in an ambulance configuration. A longer 153-inch wheel base with rear dualies is also available.
Battery electric
NACFE Electric Depot fleets share hopes, concerns
The eight fleets participating in NACFE's 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot talked candidly this week about what they hope to gain from this year's run.
May 4, 2023
NACFE executive director Mike Roeth, right, talks with Jake VandeLoo vice president of equipment engineering at Schneider (center) and Drew Cullen, vice president of fuels and environmental affairs for Penske Truck Leasing.
Natural gas
Shell rolls out Starship 3.0 with Cummins' new X15N natural gas engine
Starship 3.0 is equipped with Cummins new X15N natural gas engine and is fueled by Shell Renewable Natural Gas, a carbon negative fuel.
May 3, 2023
The new Starship 3.0
Battery electric
WattEV charging depot will power dozens of electric trucks
WattEV's five megawatt charging depot will go online in roughly two weeks at the Port of Long Beach in California. More depots are planned around the state.
May 4, 2023
Watt EV charging stations on display
Alternative power
Hyliion rolls out maintenance-free Karno generator
The fuel agnostic Hyliion Karno long-haul truck improves the bottom line while slashing emissions.
May 4, 2023
Hyliion Karno truck on display
Battery electric
Dana plans production launch of new e-transmission in 2025
The company unveiled its Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-transmission for medium-duty applications.
May 3, 2023
Ryan Laskey of Dana
Trucks
Peterbilt, Kenworth fuel cell trucks entering production with much more range than electric
After a successful pilots with Toyota last year, Kenworth and Peterbilt each plan hydrogen fuel cell long-haul trucks with up to three times the range of the battery-electric.
May 2, 2023
Kenworth hydrogen fuel cell T680
Alternative power
Nikola partnership to spur hydrogen fueling infrastructure buildout
Nikola is partnering with Voltera to develop up to 50 hydrogen fueling stations over the next five years. Also: Kodiak intros first autonomous electric truck; Old Dominion names new SVP of Operations; FleetPride announces Indiana repair shop.
May 3, 2023
Nikola HYLA station
Trucks
Production to start on Freightliner's eM2 this fall
The Class 6/7 eM2 is now available for order, and Daimler Truck North America has begun an innovation program with leaders in the truck equipment manufacturing industry to expand the eM2 option to the vocational sector.
May 2, 2023
Rakesh Aneja of DTNA
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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
CCJ Innovators
GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.
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With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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