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Hydrogen fuel cell
DHL adds two 500-mile range hydrogen trucks, the first in Illinois
Replacing two diesel trucks with fuel cell electric vehicles is expected to reduce 80% carbon emissions over the course of a year from Plainfield, Illinois.
October 23, 2024
Companies
Cargo Transporter CEO takes over as ATA Chair
Dennis Dellinger, president and CEO of Cargo Transporters based in Hickory, North Carolina, is ATA's 80th chairman. Also: Voltera expands truck charging footprint; Saia LTL Freight wins the 2024 SmartWay Excellence Award.
October 17, 2024
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July 7, 2025
Alternative power
Renewable natural gas best diesel replacement, experts say
A group of industry executives spoke at this year's ATA conference in Nashville, Tennessee about the numerous benefits of renewable natural gas (RNG) as the ideal diesel replacement for long-haul transport.
October 13, 2024
Equipment
CARB's Advanced Clean Fleets challenged again in court
NTEA – The Work Truck Association and SEMA are suing CARB over the rule requiring adoption of zero-emission vehicles. Also: Pitt Ohio relocates Ohio terminal to Michigan; KAG hauling Purina products in Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric truck.
October 10, 2024
Alternative power
Calstart launches new EV fleet advisor program in New Jersey
The free technical assistance program aims to help medium- and heavy-duty fleets plan for electrification in support of sustainability goals. Also: Pilot supporting hurricane relief efforts; Trucking Cares Foundation donates to Dallas driving school.
October 9, 2024
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola reports record sales quarter for hydrogen fuel cell electric truck
Nikola wholesaled 88 of its Tre FCEV trucks in the third quarter, bringing the total to 200 for the year. Also: Universal Logistics opens Washington terminal; Transition Trucking finalists announced; TA expands diesel tech training.
October 3, 2024
Emissions
EPA27: Cleaning emissions with a Swiss Army knife
As the trucking industry gears up for EPA27 regulations, diesel engines are facing a significant transformation.
September 25, 2024
Alternative power
Hydrogen combustion could drive down hydrogen costs
Phinia's test van displayed at IAA 2024 is powered by a 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that's been converted to hydrogen direct injection thanks to the company's fuel system. It has a towing capacity of around 6,600 lbs. and a range of up to 310 miles.
September 19, 2024
Alternative power
ZF's new hybrid transmission is a "bridging technology," says board member
ZF board of management member Peter Laier describes the supplier's new hybrid transmission as a bridging technology designed to enable pure electric driving capabilities for hybrid and plug-in hybrid commercial vehicles.
September 19, 2024
Battery electric
First heavy electrics arrive in Wisconsin
Roughly 30 refuse trucks patrol the streets of Madison, Wisconsin, on any given day, but two of them now are electric.
September 17, 2024
Alternative power
Mahle CEO: "We will fail if we don't use blue hydrogen"
Mahle CEO Arnd Franz is bullish about hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen combustion engine technologies, but expanding the necessary infrastructure will require the use of blue hydrogen, which is produced mostly by natural gas.
September 17, 2024
Trucks
NTSB investigates Tesla Semi fire that took 50,000 gallons of water to put out
The National Transportation Safety Board has released preliminary findings on the August 19 Tesla Semi fire that shut down I-80 in California for 16 hours, and it may lead to future policy recommendations.
September 13, 2024
Battery electric
Feds want feedback on charging infrastructure | Averitt expands in Texas
The FHWA is asking for feedback in several areas related to the infrastructure needs of medium- and heavy-duty battery-electric trucks. Also: Averitt opens new terminal in East Texas; Tenn. official charged for stealing fuel for personal trucking company.
September 13, 2024
Alternative power
Renewable diesel and biodiesels: Fleet operators can go green without buying new trucks
Renewable and biodiesels are two options fleet operators have to cut emissions without having to buy an entirely new truck.
September 12, 2024
Alternative power
Zero-emissions needs to be done “at the speed of right,” Daimler exec says
The biggest weakness to zero-emissions is charging infrastructure.
September 12, 2024
Alternative power
Federal and California taxes hinder ZEV growth, says drayage operator
Independent owner-operators are finding it increasingly difficult to invest in zero-emission commercial vehicles and, in some cases, a truck-as-a-service (TaaS) provider due to the Federal Excise Tax (FET) and some states that still tax ZEV purchases.
September 11, 2024
Regulations
Keeping trucking in perspective
Our industry is facing a migration to electric trucks but approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. do not have electricity and more than 2 million people in the U.S. do not have easy access to clean water.
September 10, 2024
Trucks
The First Electric GMC Sierra Denali Pickups Arrive at Dealerships
The new 440-mile-range EV comes with lots of luxury features, as well as practical ones for power, towing and payload.
September 3, 2024
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