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Maintenance
Green trucking shift faces mechanic shortage, report warns
Too many clean fuel options are on a collision course with too few technicians to repair them.
July 11, 2026
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Battery electric
Port of San Diego approves first all-electric cargo operation
The Port of San Diego has approved plans for a new bulk sugar import facility that would rely exclusively on battery-electric Class 8 trucks, replacing an estimated 1,000 diesel truck trips each month while introducing new cargo-handling and storage infrastructure at the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal.
July 10, 2026
The Port of San Diego at dusk, with shipping containers and storage tanks visible throughout the terminal.
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Emissions
Not all stakeholders onboard with EPA's DEF derate rules, warranty easement
EPA's proposed revisions to heavy-duty truck emissions rules have drawn widespread criticism from fuel marketers, small-business truckers, and environmental advocates.
July 10, 2026
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Alternative power
New electric-truck charging station opens in California
The new WattEV station in Fresno creates a link between the ports of Oakland, Stockton and inland freight hubs in the northern San Joaquin Valley. Also: STG Logistics completes post-bankruptcy financial restructuring; new trucks-only highway opening at Georgia port.
July 10, 2026
WattEV's Fresno charging depot is the first of several in the network that will be used by Tesla Semis operating out of the Port of Oakland starting this year, WattEV said.
Battery electric
RIZON targets vocational fleets with new electric truck combo body
RIZON's new electric truck combo body combines secure tool storage and a cargo bed, qualifying for up to $130,000 in CA and WA state incentives.
July 9, 2026
A one-of-a-kind configuration combines lockable storage and a spacious cargo bed in a single zero-emission vehicle. The body supports unique options including cranes, ladder racks, generators, lift gates, and work lighting for a wide range of vocational applications.
Emissions
EPA proposes to end DEF derates for good, scale back warranty requirements
If finalized, the EPA believes its proposal will save American truckers and farmers as much as $12 billion by eliminating burdensome Biden-era regulations
July 9, 2026
Beyond, the updated 2027 NOx regulations, President Trump's EPA has also relaxed several emissions control measures in recent months that, the agency claims, make the systems more reliable and easier to repair, while also giving fleets and operators more flexibility.
Alternative power
California's new electric truck incentive program sparks debate over who needs the money most
California's revamped electric truck incentive program promises billions in funding, but a key eligibility rule has ignited debate over whether the state's biggest rebates are going to the fleets that need them most.
July 9, 2026
A Tesla Semi with a trailer is parked in a logistics yard alongside other trucks.
Components
No CARB required: SEMA certification gives fleets nationwide aftermarket options
In a federal rebalancing of emissions authority, EPA designates SEMA as national certifier.
July 9, 2026
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Battery electric
Volvo's new VNL and VNR Electric join American Truck Simulator
The latest Volvo diesel and electric Class 8 trucks are now available as drivable vehicles in American Truck Simulator.
July 8, 2026
The Volvo VNR Electric as it appears in American Truck Simulator.
Battery electric
Maersk enters $3B lithium battery transportation market with new service
Maersk has launched a North American ground freight service for lithium-ion batteries, expanding its logistics network to support the growing EV and battery manufacturing supply chain across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
July 7, 2026
A white Maersk delivery truck sits outside a warehouse loading dock, highlighting the company’s expanding ground freight operations.
Test Drives
A quick spin in Peterbilt’s Model 536EV
The Class 6 truck and its Class 7 big sister, the 537EV, are designed for regional delivery as well as service and utility trucks.
July 3, 2026
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Battery electric
The smash hits and flops of zero-emission trucking
If trucking was a sitcom, last-mile would be Friends and long-haul would be Joey.
July 3, 2026
The battery-electric and heavy-duty trucking relationship is more Sam and Diane, where the characteristics of one simply don't mesh with the other and the pair can barely co-exist no matter how much they (or the general public) want them to. Cargo vans are, right now, Rob and Laura Petrie: a pairing that just makes sense on every conceivable level.
Alternative power
EPA issues 'Freedom to Fix' directive
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday published new guidance to vehicle manufacturers requiring them to provide diagnostic and repair information to vehicle owners, independent repair shops.
July 2, 2026
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Battery electric
Tesla Semi involved in first fatal crash in Nevada highway collision
A fatal crash involving a Tesla Semi has left two people dead and another critically injured in Nevada. Investigators are working to determine what caused the collision, which is believed to be the first deadly crash involving the all-electric Class 8 truck.
July 2, 2026
The aftermath of a fatal collision involving a Tesla Semi and a Volkswagen Beetle in Dayton, Nevada.
Alternative power
New NACFE report details maintenance demands of diesel, electric, RNG and hydrogen trucks
As fleets add battery-electric, hydrogen and renewable natural gas trucks alongside diesel vehicles, a new NACFE report examines the maintenance challenges, technician training needs, and shop investments required to support a mixed-powertrain future.
July 2, 2026
A technician holding a digital tablet next to an electric truck.
Components
EPA mandate: Fleets gain equal access to OEM diagnostic tools
New EPA guidance mandates that vehicle manufacturers share diagnostic tools and repair data for DEF and emissions systems with independent shops and drivers.
July 2, 2026
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Alternative power
California backs $383M Port of Long Beach electrification project
A massive $383 million state investment is supporting electric cargo equipment, charging infrastructure, and rail projects at the Port of Long Beach.
July 1, 2026
California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Toks Omishakin cutting a blue ribbon with state and port officials at the Port of Long Beach.
Alternative power
WattEV opens Fresno charging hub, expanding California's zero-emission freight corridor
WattEV has opened its first Central Valley charging hub for heavy-duty electric trucks in Fresno, adding megawatt charging capacity and creating a new link in California's expanding zero-emission freight corridor.
July 1, 2026
A green and yellow WattEV branded Tesla Semi and trailer parked at an industrial facility.
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