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The trucking industry could show the rest of the U.S. a thing or two about recycling
Just more than 30% of all consumer trash is recycled, but just one trucking component routinely is more than times that.
June 3, 2024
CCJ Innovators
PITT OHIO taking its zero-emission efforts to the grid
PITT OHIO’s Cleveland terminal is home to a patented renewable energy microgrid that is powered by eight wind turbines and 1,500 solar panels.
June 1, 2024
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The new Volvo VNL’s features and trim levels are available to examine interactively. Volvo Trucks has developed a new state-of-the-art online configurator exclusively for VNL models. The configurator provides detailed information on the features and benefits of each trim level and cab option, as well as a 360-degree view of the truck inside and out.
July 7, 2025
Battery electric
NY trucking group files lawsuit over 'unfair' congestion tolls on trucks
NY trucking group files lawsuit over congestion fees. Also: Peterbilt books its largest ever battery-electric trucks order; the Port of Oakland has applied for federal grant to move to 100% zero-emission cargo handling; more.
May 31, 2024
Regulations
Objectivity and objections
The internal combustion engine isn't going anywhere any time soon, and current and proposed zero emission mandates even allow for it.
May 27, 2024
Trucks
A Hydrogen-Powered Ram 5500 is Coming to the U.S.
The fuel cell variant of Ram's beefiest truck will be manufactured in Mexico.
May 24, 2024
Natural gas
Cummins' 15-liter gives nat gas the hype it's lacked for decades
Natural gas, spurred by Cummins' new big bore motor, will not go quietly into that alternative fuel good night.
May 23, 2024
Alternative power
Volvo to start testing hydrogen combustion engine
Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen.
May 23, 2024
Alternative power
Leaders of North America’s largest truck manufacturers talk EV growth strategies
Top executives from the likes of Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks, Peterbilt, Navistar, and Daimler sat for a panel discussion to focus on scaling vehicle electrification at the 2024 ACT Expo.
May 21, 2024
Battery electric
Daimler Truck rolling out 'second life' program for BEV batteries
DTNA program seeks to give batteries a second chance at life through repair, remanufacturing, repurposing or recycling.
May 21, 2024
Alternative power
Official: Penske Energy created to assist fleets on EV infrastructure future
Penske Transportation Solutions teams up with ForeFront Power to create Penske Energy LLC, a new joint venture that aims to assist fleet operators prepare for an EV future.
May 21, 2024
Alternative power
World’s top transportation executives discuss challenges, share optimism
Executives from PepsiCo, Sysco, DHL, Maersk, and IKEA came together at the 2024 ACT Expo for a discussion about global sustainability trends in the transportation sector at this year's ACT Expo in Las Vegas. Their messages were often very similar.
May 21, 2024
Battery electric
Volvo goes electric with Truck-as-a-Service model
Volvo on Demand allows fleets to add a battery-electric truck and test the technology without a substantial upfront investment.
May 20, 2024
Alternative power
Tesla Semi program manager gives most detailed update on its BEV to date
Tesla said the tare weight for the standard 300 mile range Semi model was more than 20,000 pounds and 23,000 pounds for the 500 mile range model.
May 20, 2024
Battery electric
Hexagon Purus launching industry's lightest Class 8 BEV under new brand with Hino
Hino entered the Class 8 market in 2018 with the debut of its XL models, and that model will give rise to an entirely new electric nameplate.
May 20, 2024
Battery electric
Emissions regulatory patchwork ‘a nightmare to deal with’
A collection of states that have adopted parts of California's emissions regulations have created a patchwork of rules that stand to chase business out of the state.
May 20, 2024
Alternative power
'Expert help' key in navigating uncertain emissions regs
California-based emission regulations have spread across the country and despite some legal entanglements, there's seemingly no stopping them.
May 20, 2024
Natural gas
Shell Starship 3.0 set to make cross-country tour
The tour will begin after the truck's appearance at ACT Expo in Las Vegas this week. Also: Penske employees oust International Association of Machinists (IAM) union at two locations.
May 20, 2024
Regulations
High school petitioning FMCSA to allow 17-year-olds to obtain CLPs
Students in the school's CDL program would obtain a CLP at 17 and receive 180 hours of instruction before obtaining a CDL at 18. Also: Trucking conditions down in March; Kenworth sets production schedule for Cummins X15N-equipped trucks.
May 17, 2024
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