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The sky is not falling on electrification
The electrification of trucking is seeing some of the same challenges that aerodynamification did.
December 28, 2023
Analysis: California not ready for its own EV mandates
ATRI analysis says that if today’s diesel tractors were replaced with heavier electric trucks, one-third of the truckload sector would suddenly be too heavy for U.S. roads.
December 22, 2023
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Alternative power
CarMax adds first battery electric to car hauling fleet
The Freightliner eCascadia can transport up to seven vehicles and travel an estimated 230 miles on a single charge.
December 13, 2023
Trucks
GM, Autocar ink deal for hydrogen fuel cell HD trucks
The first hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will be cement mixers, roll-off and dump trucks, followed by refuse trucks and yard tractors.
December 12, 2023
Battery electric
Forum Mobility plans truck charging station at Long Beach port
Drayage carriers are already reserving chargers at the FM Harbor depot set to open next fall, the company claimed, because of the strategic location adjacent to terminals. Also: Peterbilt's 750,000th truck rolls off Denton line.
December 4, 2023
Technology
AI and electric truck information
When you are doing research, whether using AI or more traditional methods, carefully check the sources and rely on those that tell you what you need to hear not necessarily what you want to hear.
November 30, 2023
Alternative power
Electrify where it makes sense: A sequencing method to BEV adoption
Chris Spear, president and CEO of the American Trucking Associations, speaks at the annual Cummins-Meritor and Pressure Systems International fleet technology event held in San Antonio, Texas.
November 17, 2023
Battery electric
Orange EV rolls 1,000th electric terminal tractor off assembly line
The truck will join the expanding fleet of electric trucks currently owned and operated by yard management provider Lazer Logistics. Also: Specialized construction fleet seeks HOS exemption; new Michelin technical tire data app.
November 17, 2023
Alternative power
USPS contractor adds propane trucks to fleet
Londonderry, New Hampshire-based DDA Transport added six propane powered Ford Super Duty to its fleet of more than 160 trucks.
November 12, 2023
Alternative power
Volvo to acquire battery business from Proterra
Volvo set to acquire Proterra out of bankruptcy.
November 10, 2023
Alternative power
7 surprising facts about sustainable transportation
2027 may signal the end for the diesel engine, according to the 2023 State of Sustainable Fleets Report.
November 9, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
Quantron readies to enter U.S. market with Class 8 HCEV
The German zero-emissions commercial vehicle company plans to deliver a hydrogen fuel-cell tractor with a 750-mile range to North America in 2024.
November 8, 2023
Trucks
Freightliner sets sights on vocational segment with electric eM2
Hexagon Purus will incorporate its zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and vehicle-level software, along with power-take-off (PTO) options.
November 6, 2023
Alternative power
Atom Power, Geotab partnership could expand to include Class 8 in the future
While Atom Power currently provides charging infrastructure and energy management for last-mile delivery EVs, CEO Ryan Kennedy said the trucking industry needs to see broader EV adoption before the company expands into that sector.
November 6, 2023
Test Drives
Mack's zero-emission MD shines at ground zero for electric trucks
With up to 185 hp continuous power and 260 hp at peak, the MD Electric packs plenty of oomph and three-times the torque of its diesel-powered sibling, and Mack is launching a subscription program to support it.
October 31, 2023
Regulations
Zero emission fleet sales 2 years ahead of target, CARB says
Of the 7,639 zero emission vehicles produced and delivered for sale by 18 manufacturers, 7,016 (94%) of them were from Rivian and Ford.
October 30, 2023
Trucks
Freightliner kicks off production of electric medium duty model
The first production units in the U.S. will be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Leasing, PITT OHIO, Ryder, Titan Freight Systems, and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing.
October 26, 2023
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