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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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Ford stepping up fleet EV charging management
With charging management viewed as a hindrance to fleet EV adoption, Ford is focusing more on that side of the business with its acquisition of a California-based charging management company.
June 23, 2021
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NatGas and BEVs: Which one of these things is not like the other?
Would natural gas have taken off if it had its own Elon Musk?
June 22, 2021
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Lordstown CEO, CFO resign following internal investigation
Lordstown stock rebounded this week after CEO Steve Burns and CFO Julio Rodriguez resigned and the company committed to starting production of its electric truck in September.
June 16, 2021
Regulations
Renewable natural gas gaining momentum with fleets
Renewable natural gas use among fleets is "expanding exponentially" with both its negative carbon value and adoption cost besting electric.
June 15, 2021
Battery electric
'Great interest' in fleet electrification as utilities swoon
While fleets take a closer look at how electric trucks can reduce their carbon footprint, utilities stand ready to help with infrastructure, charger, battery management, EV advice--nearly everything except EV sales.
June 13, 2021
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Fleets prepare for arrival of electric trucks in 2022
Fleet executives from Ryder, Benore Logistic and Titan Freight to reveal their experiences and plans to adopt zero-emission trucks at the CCJ Symposium, August 9-11, in Birmingham.
June 10, 2021
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Lordstown electric truck in doubt over cash woes
The all-electric Lordstown Endurance pickup has had a serious setback according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing the company submitted this week.
June 9, 2021
Perspectives
Ford points out 'battery friendly' AC charging
DC fast-charging sounds good, but it costs much more than AC charging, takes up more space and leads to faster battery degradation.
June 9, 2021
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Benore Logistic opens southeast to electric trucking
CCJ Top 250 carrier will use its new electric Peterbilt in South Carolina.
June 8, 2021
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Tesla's trucking president has left the company
Freightliner expat joined Tesla following successful launch of Cascadia.
June 7, 2021
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Electrification needs standardization
It is possible that a commercial vehicle could pull into a public charging station, be able to successfully plug the vehicle in, and still not be able to charge the batteries because of some interface detail or commercial agreement.
June 3, 2021
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Penske takes delivery of two Volvo VNR Electrics
The two battery-electric trucks will be used by two Penske customer consumer retail companies. Also: Knight-Swift acquires brokerage; Aurora, Embark join Self-Driving Coalition's Board; Waste Management wants to install pulsating brake lights on trucks.
June 3, 2021
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Report: Battery-electric not slowing down after 'transformative' 2020
Battery-electric commercial vehicles advanced in 2020 and experts predict they will dominate the clean transportation segment.
June 2, 2021
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