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Battery electric
Oil volatility and choices
After five decades of oil price shocks, renewable diesel, EVs, and hydrogen powertrains are changing the game for fleets.
July 14, 2026
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Alternative power
Paper Transport testing out Tesla Semi Long Range around Chicago
The company is testing the battery-electric performance of the Class 8 tractor on predictable, consistent routes to help shippers reduce Scope 3 supply chain emissions. Also: House bill would enshrine EPA DEF guidance for a decade; Carrier Transicold launches new TRU replacement program; API updates engine oil quality, certification standards.
July 14, 2026
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Maintenance
Green trucking shift faces mechanic shortage, report warns
Too many clean fuel options are on a collision course with too few technicians to repair them.
July 11, 2026
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Battery electric
Port of San Diego approves first all-electric cargo operation
The Port of San Diego has approved plans for a new bulk sugar import facility that would rely exclusively on battery-electric Class 8 trucks, replacing an estimated 1,000 diesel truck trips each month while introducing new cargo-handling and storage infrastructure at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
July 10, 2026
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Emissions
Not all stakeholders onboard with EPA's DEF derate rules, warranty easement
EPA's proposed revisions to heavy-duty truck emissions rules have drawn widespread criticism from fuel marketers, small-business truckers, and environmental advocates.
July 10, 2026
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Alternative power
New electric-truck charging station opens in California
The new WattEV station in Fresno creates a link between the ports of Oakland, Stockton and inland freight hubs in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Also: STG Logistics completes post-bankruptcy financial restructuring; new trucks-only highway opening at Georgia port.
July 10, 2026
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Battery electric
RIZON targets vocational fleets with new electric truck combo body
RIZON's new electric truck combo body combines secure tool storage and a cargo bed, qualifying for up to $130,000 in CA and WA state incentives.
July 9, 2026
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Emissions
EPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirements
If finalized, the EPA believes its proposal will save American truckers and farmers as much as $12 billion by eliminating burdensome Biden-era regulations
July 9, 2026
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Alternative power
California's new electric truck incentive program sparks debate over who needs the money most
California's revamped electric truck incentive program promises billions in funding, but a key eligibility rule has ignited debate over whether the state's biggest rebates are going to the fleets that need them most.
July 9, 2026
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Components
No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options
In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.
July 9, 2026
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Battery electric
Volvo's new VNL and VNR Electric join American Truck Simulator
The latest Volvo diesel and electric Class 8 trucks are now available as drivable vehicles in American Truck Simulator.
July 8, 2026
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Battery electric
Maersk enters $3B lithium battery transportation market with new service
Maersk has launched a North American ground freight service for lithium-ion batteries, expanding its logistics network to support the growing EV and battery manufacturing supply chain across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
July 7, 2026
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Test Drives
A quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EV
The Class 6 truck and its Class 7 big sister, the 537EV, are designed for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks.
July 3, 2026
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Battery electric
The smash hits and flops of zero-emission trucking
If trucking was a sitcom, last-mile would be Friends and long-haul would be Joey.
July 3, 2026
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Alternative power
EPA issues 'Freedom to Fix' directive
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday published new guidance to vehicle manufacturers requiring them to provide diagnostic and repair information to vehicle owners, independent repair shops.
July 2, 2026
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Battery electric
Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash in Nevada highway collision
A fatal crash involving a Tesla Semi has left two people dead and another critically injured in Nevada. Investigators are working to determine what caused the collision, which is believed to be the first deadly crash involving the all-electric Class 8 truck.
July 2, 2026
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Alternative power
New NACFE report details maintenance demands of diesel, electric, RNG and hydrogen trucks
As fleets add battery-electric, hydrogen and renewable natural gas trucks alongside diesel vehicles, a new NACFE report examines the maintenance challenges, technician training needs, and shop investments required to support a mixed-powertrain future.
July 2, 2026
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Components
EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools
New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.
July 2, 2026
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Industry
Democratic sweep of Congress sets up high-stakes battle over trucking regulations
Democratic majorities in the House and Senate will bring heightened oversight to FMCSA and could use the next highway reauthorization bill to push for stricter safety mandates and higher carrier insurance minimums.
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Asset tracking & management
Visibility gives trucking a competitive advantage over rail
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CCJ Innovators
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Safety & Compliance
'We cannot hold out long': Surprise Motus reclassification threatens small Illinois flatbedder
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Autonomous
NHTSA proposes driverless trucks be equipped with blue marker lights
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