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Alternative power: Page 4

Alternative power
CARB's withdrawal of its ACF waiver could expedite cleaner trucking
Ending pursuit of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule and its zero emission mandate could expedite the transition to other low emissions solutions.
January 24, 2025
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Trucks
Zero-emission truck deployment behind targets, Calstart finds
Despite major efforts from the Biden administration, zero-emission truck deployments across the country are behind schedule for a number of reasons, according to Calstart's latest market report.
January 22, 2025
Commercial electric truck charging
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July 7, 2025
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Battery electric
Updated Nikola BEVs surpass 1 million in-service miles
These BEVs were recently updated with software and HMI updates, new batteries and more. Also: More weather-related HOS waivers in Tennessee; bankruptcy auction set for Thursday; Felling Trailers delivers on custom unit.
January 13, 2025
Nikola BEV
Battery electric
Electric trucks and the supply chain: Are we prepared?
On paper, there are adequate material reserves and capacity to meet the needs for BEVs in the near term.
January 10, 2025
battery material mining
Alternative power
Bio, renewable diesel consumption to surpass 5 billion gallons in 2025
America's use of biodiesel and renewable diesel low carbon fuels in heavy-duty transportation is expected to surpass 5 billion gallons in 2025 as both offer a cleaner alternative to traditional diesel.
January 2, 2025
Bio fuel pump and flowers
Battery electric
Medium-duty electric truck maker surpasses 5M miles
Motiv Electric Trucks have driven more than 5 million miles since the company began deploying electric step vans, box trucks and shuttles in 2009. Also: Averitt recognized by Expeditors 3PL.
December 25, 2024
Motiv Electric Trucks medium-duty truck
Emissions
Banking on emission credits in the trucking industry
OEMs can build credits if their product has lower emissions than the regulated thresholds, allowing them to release some products at higher levels and offering some flexibility to manage product launches.
December 23, 2024
emissions credits
Battery electric
Saia adding two Tesla Semis to its fleet
After a "rigorous" but ultimately successful demo earlier this year, Saia is adding two Tesla battery electric trucks to its Saia LTL Freight fleet.
December 18, 2024
dash of a Tesla Semi
Battery electric
Schneider's battery-electric truck fleet hits 6M miles
The fleet of nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias primarily operate in Southern California. Also: Rep. Sam Graves set to chair House transportation committee in next Congress; Averitt delivers holiday cards to troops.
December 16, 2024
Schneider Freightliner eCascaida
Alternative power
We’ve been in the messy middle before
The history of farm tractor propulsion, from steam-powered behemoths to modern diesel engines and emerging electric technologies, is a blueprint currently ongoing in transportation.
December 9, 2024
antique farm tractor
Hydrogen fuel cell
First Hyundai fuel cell trucks go to work in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group is deploying 21 XCIENT fuel cell trucks for logistics operations at its Georgia plant.
December 4, 2024
Hyundai XCIENT truck
Emissions
Clearing the air: Understanding emissions
Explore the complexities of air pollution and climate change. Learn about the differences between criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases, and the various solutions to reduce them.
November 26, 2024
Los Angeles buildings in Southern California covered by smog.
Emissions
Nebraska AG sues truck manufacturers over Clean Truck Partnership with CARB
After a lawsuit challenging California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation earlier this year, Nebraska's AG has set his sights on the OEMs and their "Clean Truck Partnership" with CARB. ATA also called on the manufacturers to abandon their California deal.
November 20, 2024
Emissions compliance decals
Battery electric
Michigan partnership brings wireless EV charging to UPS facility
The state of Michigan, Electreon, Xos and UPS are partnering on the project. Also: Goodyear seeking nominations for annual Highway Hero Award; Mackinac Bridge Authority adding credit card fees to tolls.
November 15, 2024
UPS electric delivery truck
Alternative power
Electric and propane trucks power alt fuel fleets
For both technology solutions, a hub and spoke fleet is usually the preferred path so that infrastructure can be installed and fleet assets can be fueled/charged when not running routes.
November 11, 2024
Propane truck
Emissions
California special session will address Trump's potential emissions rollback
Gavin Newsom is launching a preemptive strike against a potential rollback of emissions regulations during Donald Trump's second term in office.
November 8, 2024
semi truck and state of California
Battery electric
What can electric trucking learn from passenger car EVs?
This episode of CCJ's 10-44 explores how lessons learned from passenger car EVs can be applied to extend the life of electric truck batteries."
November 8, 2024
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Battery electric
CARB amends Advanced Clean Trucks regulation
Amid new-diesel-truck availability concerns, CARB has made changes to its ACT regulation. Also: A temporary fix to reopen one lane of I-40 in each direction could be in place by Jan. 1; Averitt updates, expands its San Antonio service center.
November 7, 2024
battery-electric truck charging
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Economic trends
Truckload market recovery slows amid freight volatility
Excess capacity, soft demand and shifting trade dynamics are keeping growth uneven, despite the truckload market showing signs of improvement.
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Alternative power
Trump’s emissions rollback: What motor carriers & private fleets must know
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Economic trends
Trucking industry faces mixed signals as tariffs, soft freight, and surplus trucks cloud outlook
The Tesla electric Semi logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day with an overall energy efficiency of 1.55 kWh per mile over a three-week test with ABF Freight.
Alternative power
ABF Freight: Tesla Semi 'generally matched' diesel trucks in 3-week pilot
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Workforce
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