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The great fuel debate: Will diesel still dominate in 2030?
While diesel's primacy will remain, electric-powertrain advocates in this staged debate put the choices in stark terms: "Do we pay money to reduce carbon emissions or do we keep paying money to helicopter people off roofs and [rebuild] destroyed towns?"
February 16, 2022
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Cummins 6.7-liter gas engine part of new fuel agnostic strategy
Getting to zero emissions will take time. To help get there, Cummins will be rolling out industry-first, fuel agnostic engine platforms designed to cut carbon while running on diesel, gasoline, propane, hydrogen and compressed natural gas.
February 15, 2022
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Eaton reports 'tremendous interest' in 48-volt hybrid, launches line of supporting components
As fuel cell and fully electric trucks wait on grants and supporting infrastructure, Eaton has seen "tremendous interest" in 48-volt hybrid systems, which save fuel and cut emissions without the headache of zero-emission technologies.
February 15, 2022
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Cummins eyes fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up
Cummins announced an industry-first, fuel-agnostic powertrain line-up intended to cut carbon while running on either gasoline, propane, natural gas, hydrogen or diesel.
February 14, 2022
Regulations
Mexican trucker shut down by FMCSA following drug, license violations
The driver was found to have a Mexican commercial license and a Washington state license after failing a drug test. Also: Battery electric trucks made up less than 2% of the market last year but are estimated to steadily climb through 2027.
February 10, 2022
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Eaton seeing 'tremendous interest' in 48-volt mild hybrid, launches low voltage components
Eaton reminds readers that a 48-volt hybrid system allows fleets to lower emissions and fuel costs through electrification without all of the concerns and high costs associated with all-electric.
February 9, 2022
Battery electric
Mack rolls out new program to help with EV adoption
To help ease the transition to EVs, Mack Trucks and Mack Financial Services developed their Vehicle-as-a-Service (Vaas) program to get a better handle on EV acquisition expenses and supporting services including insurance.
February 8, 2022
Battery electric
NASCAR gets its first all-electric truck delivery
NASCAR, Freightliner and Penske made truck history this past weekend when an eCascadia became the first electric truck to deliver a race car to a NASCAR event.
February 8, 2022
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Navistar's new CEO: Company 'won't be late' to electrification, but long-haul not a priority
While battery tech is likely to win out in the long-term, Navistar CEO Mathius Carlbaum says the U.S. is "slightly behind the curve" compared to other countries.
February 6, 2022
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Sales of natural gas trucks mostly flat but pressured by zero emission tech
Battery electric and hydrogen are putting pressure on sales of near-zero emission units and stress on the development of a natural gas infrastructure.
January 31, 2022
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DTNA signs on to joint venture to develop electric truck infrastructure
Battery electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be the initial focus of the JV, followed by hydrogen fueling stations for fuel cell trucks.
January 31, 2022
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Tesla still 'hopeful' for 2023 Semi debut
A humanoid robot Tesla introduced last August is among the company's priorities this year. Also: Shippers conditions improved in November but remain challenging; Roehl paying drivers $3.5M in safety incentives this year; more.
January 28, 2022
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Going yard: Trucking goes electric without hitting the open road
While electrifying a portion of Class 8 trucks will go a long way toward reaching environmental goals, there is still a large piece of the pie that can be tackled with electrification.
January 21, 2022
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Calif. Volvo, Mack dealership designated as Certified EV Dealer
Affinity Truck Center's Fresno, California, dealership is now certified to service customers interested in Mack and Volvo electric trucks. Also: Top 250 reefer fleet announces significant driver pay increase.
January 21, 2022
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Isuzu, Cummins to collaborate on electric prototype
Following a successful demonstration and pilot phase, Isuzu plans to explore opportunities to commercialize medium-duty battery electric trucks.
January 20, 2022
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Cummins acquires half of Momentum Fuel Technologies
Aftermarket support will be available through Rush Truck Centers dealerships and Cummins distributors which will be able to service both the engine and the fuel delivery system.
January 18, 2022
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Volvo Trucks debuts enhanced electric VNR with more range
Volvo Trucks brings the enhanced version of its VNR Electric to the market a year after sales of the VNR Electric first started.
January 13, 2022
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Rivian expanding commercial EV division and pursuing new plant in Georgia
Electric vehicle startup Rivian recently added a fleet section to its website, announced a new commercial van and revealed plans for a new plant in Georgia that's expected to triple production.
December 29, 2021
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