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Alternative power
There’s no such concept as can’t
Focusing on the negative tends to be a losing argument.
May 11, 2022
Alternative power
Freightliner unveils new electric eCascadia
The fully battery electric eCascadia originally made its debut in 2018 as a proof of concept before swiftly being handed off to demonstration fleets with almost 50 trucking customers running real freight in the real world.
May 9, 2022
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July 7, 2025
Alternative power
Westport debuts hydrogen HPDI system
Westport claims its H2 HPDI system offers better performance than diesel units with up to 98% fewer emissions.
May 3, 2022
Alternative power
Propane supplier drops diesel bobtail trucks for Roush CleanTech models
As more fleets turn to cleaner burning fuels, Maryland-based ThompsonGas thought it best to do the same by adding ten new autogas trucks to their growing lineup of propane trucks.
April 27, 2022
Alternative power
Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure continues to lose ground to electric
The trend has favored an increase in electric charging stations, both existing and planned, with a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
April 25, 2022
Alternative power
The easiest and hardest commercial vehicles to decarbonize
The Fuels Institute recently compiled a list of the five easiest and five hardest segments to decarbonize, and trucking landed on both.
April 21, 2022
Alternative power
Rivian CEO: Chip shortage won't compare to battery shortage
It seems the auto industry can't escape supply chain drama with the latest concern now focusing on a looming EV battery shortage.
April 20, 2022
Alternative power
Let’s just get it done
Today we are facing global risks as challenging as World War II. Detroit and America are again being asked to completely retool to help save the planet — to electrify transportation.
April 17, 2022
Battery electric
Florida start-up places major bet on fleet of Tesla Semis
Orlando is not just home to the nation's most popular amusement parks, it's also home to a small start-up that's got big plans for an all-electric truck fleet that they hope to take across the country.
April 15, 2022
Regulations
Electric vehicles' lack of fuel tax leaves highway funding in limbo
Meaningful action on EV's impact on the Highway Trust Fund is likely several years away.
April 12, 2022
Alternative power
Second largest utility in the U.S. debuts fleet EV transition consultancy
Southern Company seeks to analyze fleet vehicle data to identify key planning components such as a range of recommended EVs to replace internal combustion engine vehicles with similar specifications.
April 11, 2022
Alternative power
Experts say smaller fleets will lag in electric vehicle adoption
Daimler's Alex Voets said making it easier to apply for incentives can help with widespread adoption, but the application process needs to be easier.
April 7, 2022
Alternative power
Achates rolls out nation's first CARB 2027 diesel truck to Walmart
Achates Power announced today the delivery of the nation's first CARB 2027 compliant diesel truck to Walmart. The opposed-piston engine offers a 90% drop in NOx emissions compared to current standards.
April 6, 2022
Alternative power
Cummins' Linebarger details trucking's path to 'Destination Zero' carbon emissions
Dubbed ‘Destination Zero,’ Linebarger says Cummins’ strategy to eliminate carbon emissions isn’t just motivated by meeting government regulations or shipper demands, it’s fundamentally essential for the environment.
April 5, 2022
Trucks
Peterbilt, Kenworth add Cummins B6.7N as option
The engine features a power range of 200 to 240 horsepower and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards.
March 31, 2022
Companies
FedEx founder stepping down as CEO | Old Dominion adds to service network
FedEx COO Raj Subramaniam will be promoted to President and CEO, replacing founder Fred Smith. Also: Old Dominion Freight has opened and/or expanded seven new service centers in the last 6 months; Kenwoth, Volvo book EV orders.
March 30, 2022
Alternative power
Kenworth BEV eligible for voucher in New Jersey
Battery electric vehicles are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Also: SuperRigs headed to Branson, Missouri in June.
March 28, 2022
Business
Biden's clean energy revolution depends on diesel trucks
President Biden wants a clean energy revolution to free the U.S. from foreign oil dependency, but the supply chains for the electric vehicles he prescribes have their own skeletons in the closet.
March 21, 2022
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Marijuana rescheduling won't affect DOT drug testing rules, agency says
Despite marijuana's reclassification to a Schedule III drug, DOT told CCJ that "safety-sensitive positions will still be barred from ingesting the drug."
Regulations
Congress passes reforms for military freight carriers
Economic trends
Plummeting truck orders could flip the freight market by 2027, FTR says
Growth strategies
Shorter leases gaining ground with carriers
Mergers & Acquisitions
Heartland Express will integrate and rebrand CFI U.S. operations by year-end
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