Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Regulations
CCJ Top 250
Alternative power: Page 40
Alternative power
Engine parts makers argue federal fleet should include internal combustion
President Biden's recent executive order on climate change includes 'clean and zero-emission' vehicles. So, will some internal combustion engines qualify as clean? Stakeholders weigh in.
February 4, 2021
Alternative power
Meritor readies electric axle production
February 3, 2021
Sponsor Content
The Complete Tire Lifecycle. How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing.
Apollo Tires
January 13, 2026
CCJ Innovators
Fleet exec has plan to bridge the divide to electric trucks
After seeing the benefits of renewable diesel, Keith Wilson has a plan to make the fuel affordable to all fleets in Oregon and stay ahead of government regulations.
February 1, 2021
Hydrogen fuel cell
J.B. Hunt excited but cautious on fuel cell and all-electric technology as OEs see progress
After losing out on natural gas, J.B. Hunt is taking a more cautious approach to fuel cell and all-electric trucks
January 29, 2021
Alternative power
Green energies present many TCO unknowns
Market impacts for truck TCO estimation used to only be impacted by uncontrollable market variables like interest rates and residual value of used trucks.
January 29, 2021
Alternative power
Tesla Semi facing shortage of battery cells
Semi would use about five times more cells than a passenger car, yet would not retail for five times what a car would sell for, "so it kind of would not make sense for us to do the Semi right now,” said Tesla boss Elon Musk.
January 28, 2021
Alternative power
GM, Navistar team up for fuel cell deal
GM announced today that it will supply its Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes to Navistar for use in its production model fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) – the International RH Series. Navistar’s FCEV will get energy from two GM Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes. Each Hydrotec power cube contains 300-plus hydrogen fuel cells along with […]
January 27, 2021
Battery electric
‘Game changing’ Toyota solid-state battery lighter, much more powerful than current lithium-ion
To further vehicle electrification, Toyota announced its development of a lighter, more powerful solid-state battery to be released in the next few years.
January 11, 2021
Class 3-6
Work Truck Show announces schedule info and more for this year’s show
The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced more information this week about Work Truck Week 2021 (WTW21), a new online event for the commercial vehicle industry March 8–12, 2021. WTW21 will include exclusive product updates from work truck OEMs, industry-specific educational sessions, opportunities to connect with leading manufacturers and suppliers, and a media day. Participating companies will share the latest information on work trucks, equipment […]
January 20, 2021
Class 3-6
GM rolls out first-to-last-mile battery-electric business
General Motors on Tuesday threw its hat further into the electrified trucking ring with the debut of a full ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services. Dubbed BrightDrop, the new business is structured as a one-stop-shop solution that lowers costs, maximizes productivity, improves employee safety and freight security, and supports overall sustainability efforts, while […]
January 13, 2021
Alternative power
XL Fleet rolling out hybrid Ford F-550
XL Fleet announced that it has stepped up to meet growing demand for electrified powertrains by adding a hybrid electric drive system for the Class 5 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The new system was developed and brought to market within six months, according to XL, to meet increased calls for the electrified F-550 chassis […]
December 23, 2020
Alternative power
Nikola, GM ink deal for fuel cell trucks
Nikola Corporation announced Monday the signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Motors (GM), calling for the Detroit auto giant to provide fuel cell technology for Nikola’s commercial trucks. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola and GM will jointly work on the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell technology into Nikola’s Class 7 […]
December 2, 2020
Perspectives
Ford still working on fuel cell while banking largely on all-electric
He drew a line in the sand, or the silica more like it, and I suppose it’s hard to blame him. During the recent reveal for the all-electric 2022 Ford Transit, Ford CEO and President Jim Farley made it clear that his company was on board with all-electric vehicles, California-style. “This is the path we’re […]
December 2, 2020
Business
Ford still working on fuel cell while banking largely on all-electric
As Ford continues to focus on fuel cell technology, the company is primarily banking on all-electric vehicles. Learn more about their latest reveal on CCJ.
December 2, 2020
Business
Fleets report success with tandem-capable CNG hybrid
Tandem hauling isn't for diesel trucks only anymore. Trucks powered by CNG and equipped with the Hyliion Hybrid System are capable of tandem hauls as well.
December 2, 2020
Business
Tesla Semi slated for 24% range increased
Elon Musk announced the development of a battery for the long-awaited Tesla Semi that's slated to increase its range from 500 to 621 miles. Details on CCJ.
November 25, 2020
Vocational
Landi Renzo gets CARB certification for nat gas 7.3-liter Ford V8
Landi Renzo announced that it received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certification for the heavy-duty Ford compressed natural gas/renewable natural gas 7.3-liter engine, which covers Class 4-7 vehicles. “This accomplishment is a key milestone for clean transportation in the trucking industry,” said Andrea Landi, president of Landi Renzo USA. “It is an ecomobility revolution.” The […]
November 25, 2020
Alternative power
Tesla’s Elon Musk reports upcoming 621-mile range for Semi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this week that his company is developing a battery that will take its long-awaited all-electric Semi to range of 1,000km, or roughly 621 miles, a 24% increase over the earlier stated range of 500 miles. The range spike includes not only using a more powerful battery but in turn using […]
November 25, 2020
Previous Page
Page 40 of 52
Next Page
Top Stories
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.
Regulations
Should brokers be liable in the event of a truck crash?
Mergers & Acquisitions
Will Werner's $245M FirstFleet buy signal new era of dedicated trucking consolidation?
Business
Former Montgomery Transport trucks, trailers, other assets up for auction
Business
Werner acquiring FirstFleet for $245M
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
The Complete Tire Lifecycle
How fleets maximize value from cradle to casing
