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Alternative power: Page 36

Alternative power
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
DHE in Ontario, Calif. has swapped out all of its internal combustion freight equipment for battery-powered models. An electric Volvo VNR is shown above.
Alternative power
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
Xos electric stepvan.
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Alternative power
The truth about red herrings
We are continually assaulted by opinions and separating fact from fiction is challenging.
August 9, 2021
red herring fish
Alternative power
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
Old Dominion truck
Alternative power
Meritor invests in electric power system company
Meritor invests in electric; Boss Shop joins Hyundai Translead's provider network.
August 4, 2021
Sea Hino Fe Ev6
Alternative power
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
electric charging station sign
Alternative power
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
Truck technician
Companies
Nikola founder and former CEO charged with fraud
Trevor Milton is accused of "repeatedly disseminating false and misleading information."
July 29, 2021
The charges, levied by the Securities and Exchange Commission, accuse Trevor Milton of 'repeatedly disseminating false and misleading information – typically by speaking directly to investors through social media.'
Alternative power
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
air products tank hauler
Alternative power
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
Tesla electric Semi
Alternative power
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
Hyundai XCIENT truck
Alternative power
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
Concept drawing of an all-electric Ram 1500 pickup revealed at Stellantis' EV Day 2021 held late last week.
Alternative power
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
A battery-powered Ford F-550 chassis cab electrified by Dana-Spicer and Motiv on display at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif. in 2019.
Alternative power
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
In a brief, humorous ad posted recently by FedEx, Willie Nelson becomes captivated by an electric FedEx step van, the GM BrightDrop EV600.
Alternative power
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
Volvo VNR Electric Albertsons On the Road
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
Traton Group Pm
Alternative power
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
The all-electric 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro
Alternative power
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
Charge port of Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup
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GP Transco upgraded its in-house TMS with two AI-powered tools to improve driver/load planning and reduce inefficiencies. Currently, 95% of load entries are automated through data robots and EDI, minimizing mismatched loads, reducing planner workload and boosting customer satisfaction. The company was named CCJ's Innovator of the Year Thursday night. Pictured are CEO Dominic Zastarskis and Amos Savickas, EVP of Operations.
CCJ Innovators
GP Transco named CCJ's Innovator of the Year
Commercial Carrier Journal has named Joliet, Illinois-based GP Transco its 2026 CCJ Innovator of the Year.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?
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Business
Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
With the addition of FirstFleet, Werner is expected to grow its Dedicated revenues by approximately 50% and become North America's fifth-largest Dedicated carrier by power units. The transaction also increases Werner’s share in more resilient categories such as grocery and baked goods.
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
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