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Delivery trucks powered by whiskey distillery
In an unusual approach to clean up emissions in its delivery trucks, renowned whiskey manufacturer Glenfiddich has turned to its own distillery for help.
August 11, 2021
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Solar-powered microgrid exceeds DHE's energy needs
As growing demand for electricity continues to tax existing grids, a solar panel microgrid at DHE in California is powering their building and battery-electric equipment including all-electric Volvo VNRs with plenty of power to spare.
August 11, 2021
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July 7, 2025
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Xos inks deal with FedEx Ground for electric trucks
Xos expects to deliver 120 zero emission electric trucks across 35 different FedEx Ground operators based in California, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Texas beginning this year. Biden wants stricter GHG regs on cars, trucks; more.
August 10, 2021
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The truth about red herrings
We are continually assaulted by opinions and separating fact from fiction is challenging.
August 9, 2021
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Meritor announces electrification partnerships with Hino and Hyliion
Meritor partners its Blue Horizon platform with Hino and Hyliion. Also: Old Dominion expands its service network.
August 5, 2021
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Meritor invests in electric power system company
Meritor invests in electric; Boss Shop joins Hyundai Translead's provider network.
August 4, 2021
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Sales of NatGas trucks climb but infrastructure losing ground to electric
There's been an overall increase in electric charging stations, but a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
August 3, 2021
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Volvo names company’s first Volvo EV Certified Dealer | Spot loads reverse 3 week slide
Volvo Trucks’ largest West Coast dealership is the company's first certified EV dealer. Also: The post-July 4 holiday volume bounce occurred a week later than anticipated.
July 30, 2021
Companies
Nikola founder and former CEO charged with fraud
Trevor Milton is accused of "repeatedly disseminating false and misleading information."
July 29, 2021
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Cummins, Air Products announce hydrogen partnership
Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains for selected OEM partners’ heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
July 27, 2021
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Tesla delays electric Semi for third time
Tesla cites "limited availability of battery cells and global supply chain challenges," in third delay of its Semi truck launch.
July 26, 2021
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Hyundai set to deploy hydrogen tractors in California
NorCAL ZERO, where Hyundai expects to supply 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell by early 2023, will be the largest deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered vehicles in the U.S.
July 26, 2021
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Electric Ram 1500 pickup coming in 2024
Ram announced late last week that its pickups and vans will be battery-powered starting with the Ram 1500 pickup in 2024.
July 14, 2021
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Wrenches down, laptops up for electric truck repairs
All-electric trucks of tomorrow are here today with maintenance requiring fewer tools, parts and technicians.
July 13, 2021
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Willie Nelson gives a thumbs up to an electric step van
While an electric FedEx step van may not always be on his mind, country music icon Willie Nelson did give an enthusiastic endorsement for the EV in a short, humorous ad.
July 7, 2021
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EV tech shortage concern looms as zero-emission mandates draw near
As more commercial and consumer EVs hit the road, industry experts say fleets need to plan ahead and consider how these high-tech wonders just might attract a broader pool of technicians, particularly women, which could help alleviate a tech shortage.
June 29, 2021
Companies
Regulators give final ok to Navistar, Traton merger
Long-awaited Navistar buyout clears its final hurdle. Also: FMCSA finalizes delay of driver training rule until Feb. 2022; Penske Customer kicks off eCascadia test; One of Canada's largest logistics providers eyes expansion into the U.S. via acquisition.
July 1, 2021
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Experts warn of possible EV tech shortage, advise planning ahead
As more commercial and consumer EVs hit the road, industry experts say fleets need to plan ahead and consider how these high-tech wonders just might attract a broader pool of technicians, particularly women, which could help alleviate a tech shortage.
June 30, 2021
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