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Biden administration okays billions for EV infrastructure
The Biden-Harris Administration approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 states. Also: Ongoing wildfire emergency in Oregon prompts extension of HOS waiver; UPS gets waiver to train CLP holders on pulling doubles.
September 28, 2022
Regulations
Big money blues
The U.S. people are not very forgiving of either waste or fraud, and auditors and investigators eventually succeed in discovering both.
September 26, 2022
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July 7, 2025
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Toyota, Kenworth tout success of hydrogen fuel-cell electric truck partnership
The companies recently completed operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities “Shore to Store” project in Southern California. Also: Schneider announces newest Ride of Pride driver; PGT partners with Penske for fleet maintenance.
September 26, 2022
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Summer growing pains for EV faithful in California and Texas
As rising energy costs and summer grid constraints create concerns around EV expansion, California and Texas can provide some important lessons moving forward.
September 22, 2022
Videos
Watch: Kenworth's chief engineer on new TX-18 transmission and all-electric trucks
Kenworth Chief Engineer Joe Adams talks to CCJ Senior Editor Tom Quimby about the new TX-18 automated transmission and explains how Kenworth can help fleets get behind the wheel of an electric T680E, K370E and K270E.
September 18, 2022
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California 'flex alerts' pose serious questions for EV adoption
As California looks to ban 76,000 trucks with pre-2010 emissions-spec engines by the end of the year, and heavily incentivizes electric vehicles, the state's grid is issuing warnings to limit power use for up to seven hours a day.
September 16, 2022
Test Drives
All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride
The Kenworth T680E is easy to drive and delivers a better experience in terms of acceleration, handling and braking over its diesel counterpart.
September 1, 2022
Battery electric
Wireless truck charging 'cheaper and safer' than plugging in
Wireless EV charging, which has been used successfully on electric buses, is gaining support for Class 8 electric truck charging mostly because it's more convenient and requires less maintenance than a corded charger.
September 15, 2022
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Is there a fight for parking between CEVs and other types of commercial trucks?
With less than 1% of the U.S. commercial fleet made up of electric vehicles, would the charging stations they require take away valuable parking spaces that conventional commercial trucks need?
September 13, 2022
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LTL giant receives first Autocar electric terminal tractor
Autocar delivered the electric terminal tractor to Old Dominion’s facility in Rialto, California. Also: Don Ake retiring from FTR; U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour dates, locations announced; Charlotte-based broker acquires Chicago-area 3PL.
September 9, 2022
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Inflation Reduction Act likely to influence trucking more than inflation
Freight transportation moves 70% of goods to market in the U.S., and the IRA places $40,000 in tax credits in front of the buyers of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles.
September 8, 2022
Regulations
Inflation Reduction Act could expedite green trucking
The bill provides more than $400 billion to improve energy security and fight climate change, including incentives to accelerate a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
September 8, 2022
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Werner aims to buy 500 Cummins hydrogen engines as station options grow
Werner announced today the intent to purchase 500 hydrogen engines from Cummins as fueling options grow.
September 7, 2022
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Seeing air
Measurements of thousands and millions of tons of CO2 are ubiquitous but the scale of these numbers is almost numbing.
September 7, 2022
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Werner inks deal for 500 hydrogen Cummins engines
The Omaha, Nebraska-based carrier plans to validate and integrate Cummins' 15-liter natural gas and Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into its fleet.
September 7, 2022
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Energy Secretary gets close look at electric Volvo tractor
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm recently visited Volvo's TEC Fontana dealership to experience first-hand the Volvo VNR Electric truck. Also: Two Southeastern Freight Lines facilities celebrate 70th anniversary.
September 6, 2022
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Cummins X15H hydrogen engines going to Transport Enterprise Leasing
The X15H hydrogen internal combustion engine, one of Cummins' star players in its new fuel agnostic platform, will be heading to Transport Enterprise Leasing in Chattanooga, Tenn.
August 31, 2022
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Diesel prices reverse course, jump back over $5/gal | Cummins hydrogen engine gets first fitment in tractors
Following nine consecutive weeks of decreases, diesel jumped by 20.6 cents nationally last week. Also: Buhler Industries announced plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine in Versatile’s equipment; Wabash expands into two new dealerships.
August 31, 2022
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