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Battery electric
Mercedes taking careful aim at competition with all-new electric eSprinter cargo van
The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van is coming later this year with some advantages over the competition including safer batteries and a tow package.
March 1, 2023
Alternative power
There's no 'learn as you go' approach with electric vehicles
On Tuesday afternoon during its Annual Meeting in Orlando, TMC again turned its attention toward what could easily be the third pillar of its operation — safety. Particularly safety regarding battery electric vehicles.
February 28, 2023
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July 7, 2025
Alternative power
'No silver bullet' in the powertrain of the future
A panel of freight and green technology experts discussed the coming reality for trucking as its emissions levels are further scrutinized.
February 28, 2023
Alternative power
TMC hitting the gas on EV safety recommended practice
With more electric Class 8 trucks hitting North American roadways each day, ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is racing to develop ideal safety processes for fleet owners and service shops to use on battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the field.
February 27, 2023
Alternative power
NACFE stresses immediacy, partnerships as fleets navigate zero emission 'messy middle'
During the 'messy middle' fleets will have many powertrain options, but there will be no clear winning solution.
February 26, 2023
Battery electric
ConMet updates wheel-end options and new driver app
ConMet's new electronic wheel hub disconnect will disengage electric motor from wheel end to improve efficiency and extend EV range.
February 26, 2023
Used trucks
New truck buyers dictate the portfolio planning of used truck buyers
Fleets that buy new trucks largely dictate the vehicles that second and third buyers will choose from, and that will soon include zero-emission trucks.
February 20, 2023
Alternative power
The long-haul segment is trucking’s biggest hurdle for electrification
Truckload Carriers Association Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs David Heller warns that zero-emissions trucks are not ready for primetime as the Biden Administration pursues stringent zero-emission goals.
February 17, 2023
Equipment
Cummins' new 48-volt 10-liter engine slashes emissions while improving fuel economy
Cummins' latest fuel-agnostic engine, the X10, will roll out in 2026 with 'a step change in fuel economy' and exceptionally low emissions.
February 13, 2023
Alternative power
Soup of the day
There's a tangled web of overlapping acronyms to describe electric, hydrogen-powered and zero-emissions trucks, but somewhere along the line we would like to get back to just calling it a truck, right?
February 13, 2023
Battery electric
Electric Peterbilt 579EV 'perfect fit' for major utility with ambitious emission goals
All-electric Class 8 trucks had been confined to the ports in California until Southern California Edison recently announced the acquisition of their first electric tractor, a Peterbilt 579EV. Peterbilt expects other utilities to follow.
February 6, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jones Logistics acquiring Nationwide Express
Mississippi-based Jones Logistics announced it is acquiring 100-truck Nationwide Express. Also: TEC Equipment's Portland location is now a Mack and Volvo Certified EV Dealership; six fleets petition FMCSA for waiver to allow flashing brake lights
February 3, 2023
Battery electric
Electric trucks as-a-service provide low-cost entry into zero emissions
Fleet-as-a-service, vehicle-as-a-service...whatever the name, fleets can get around the high cost and headaches of transitioning to electric trucks by leasing through a company that can handle service, maintenance, charging and subsidies.
February 2, 2023
Battery electric
NHTSA begins process for side trailer underride guard rulemaking
NHTSA sends trailer side underride pre-rule to White House's OMB. Also: TA will partner with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations; severe-duty Autocar trucks recalled.
January 31, 2023
Alternative power
Penske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'
As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.
January 23, 2023
Perspectives
Top questions answered about propane use in trucks
Todd Mouw, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Roush CleanTech, answers frequently asked questions concerning propane adoption in truck fleets.
January 25, 2023
Alternative power
Knight-Swift receives first battery-electric Kenworth
The truck will be used in the fleet's SoCal port operations. Also: Proposed legislation would change driver age requirements around port operations; Yellow graduated 1,000 students in 2022; new Women in Trucking leadership; more.
January 23, 2023
Battery electric
More testing needed with all-electric trucks and vans
Will two all-electric Freightliner eCascadias recently delivered to a retail fleet in Michigan reveal some of the same findings the author experienced with a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?
January 19, 2023
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