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Alternative power: Page 6

Emissions
Emissions: New Age Civil War
The last time a group of states got together and decided to do their own thing, we mired ourselves in a war that lasted 4 years, 1 month and 2 weeks.
September 2, 2024
Civil War soldiers
Equipment
Following battery fires, Calif. lawmakers call for Advanced Clean Fleets delay
The state legislators raised concerns to Gov. Gavin Newsom over recent truck fires involving lithium-ion batteries. Also: ATRI opens Top Industry Issues survey; Continental recalling long-haul drive tires; Averitt names new marketing director.
August 27, 2024
electric vehicle charging sign
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Regulations
CARB lacks sufficient EV truck incentives, frustrated operators claim
Many trucking owner-operators remain frustrated by the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) lack of sufficient incentives to help them make the zero-emission transition without risking their livelihoods.
August 22, 2024
EV semi trucks charging
Alternative power
Legacy and future torque delivery: Central drive and e-axles
Within the BEV space, there are two major options for transferring power to the wheels.
August 22, 2024
axles
Battery electric
Tesla Semi catches fire, closes interstate
It took roughly 16 hours to reopen I-80 near the California-Nevada state line following a truck fire involving a Tesla Semi.
August 20, 2024
Tesla Semi fire
Alternative power
Incorporating EVs into fleets sustainably
Identifying combustion engines as candidates for replacement is important for a strategic gradual overhaul, and AI can streamline that process.
August 19, 2024
vehicle chargers
Regulations
Trucking to EPA: Send CARB 'back to drawing board' for its ZEV truck-purchase mandates
An EPA public hearing about whether the agency should grant California the necessary waiver for its "Advanced Clean Fleets" rule showed a few trucking interests commenting in virtual unison against ZEV purchase mandates.
August 16, 2024
Forum Moility Photo
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola's newest hydrogen refueling station opens in SoCal
The station is open at the Tom's Truck Center in Santa Fe Springs, California. Also: Daimler recalls 3,500 trucks for tie rod defect; FMCSA seeks public input on guidance to update, remove; Canadian rail giant may lock workers out.
August 13, 2024
HYLA hydrogen refueling station Santa Fe Springs
Trucks
Exposed: Scammer targeting prospective Tesla Semi buyers
A scammer has been contacting California-based trucking fleets with a proposal to sell them non-existent Tesla Semi reservations at a premium.
August 9, 2024
Four Tesla Semis parked
Alternative power
Saia kicking off renewable diesel pilot
Saia will begin use of renewable diesel in Oakland, San Jose, Orange and San Diego. Also: Averitt announces facility upgrades at corporate campus for associates.
August 9, 2024
Diesel Direct Fueling Saia Truck Fleet With Renewable Diesel
Test Drives
Hyundai storms into the Americas with a Class 8 fuel cell in tow
Hyundai is ushering back an old school design with new school technology.
August 7, 2024
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Business
Is your technology investment glass half full or half empty?
ROI often overlooks complex costs, those that the accountants can’t easily or reliably measure or allocate.
July 31, 2024
cost calculator
Test Drives
A deep dive with Isuzu's battery electric NRR EV
The Class 5 N-Series EV is Isuzu's first all-electric production model.
July 29, 2024
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Technology
AI leads tech interest among fleets, BEV declines
Escalent's 2024 Fleet Technology Index report shows that fleets' interest in adoption of battery electric vehicles has fallen, while interest in artificial intelligence has grown.
July 26, 2024
Digital truck
Battery electric
TA breaks ground on truck charging station
The travel center operator is installing four 400-kW chargers and one 1-MW charger at its Ontario, California, location. Also: Longtime Mack Trucks dealer Vision Truck Group recently opened a new facility in Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
July 26, 2024
Rendering of TA Ontario, California, truck charging station
Natural gas
Allison, Cummins test fully-automatic transmission with nat-gas X15N
The companies, along with a California-based fleet, tested Allison's 4000 Series fully-automatic transmission with Cummins' X15N 15-liter natural gas engine. Also: ATA's Executives Council gets new leadership; shippers' conditions improved in May.
July 25, 2024
Allison and Cummins X15N test with Sandman truck
Test Drives
Alternative fuel efficient: Peterbilt's 579 with Cummins' X15N nat gas engine
More than a decade after its demise, big natural gas power is back.
July 19, 2024
Peterbilt Model 579 natural gas
Alternative power
Let’s get real about long haul
Before arguing about the feasibility of long-haul technology, we should probably agree on a definition of long.
July 18, 2024
semis in traffic
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Werner Truck
Business
Texas Supreme Court overturns nuclear verdict against Werner
The state's highest court said the "sole substantial factor" that led to a fatal 2014 crash was not the fault of Werner nor its driver, but that of the pickup truck driver who lost control, crossed a median and struck the Werner truck.
Mack Trucks reintroduced its Anthem model Tuesday as 'the new standard of regional haul.'
Trucks
'Brand new' Anthem reintroduced as Mack's regional haul truck
At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.
Business
FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away
Fuel Island
Regulations
Gallon-based user fee provides sustainable infrastructure funding
20250603 Mack Trucks Donates Electric Refuse Chassis To Río Hondo College To Advance Heavy Duty Ev Training
Alternative power
California doubles down on emissions regulations, starts work on next generation rules
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