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Quantron hydrogen fuel cell trucks ready for delivery in Europe
A partnership between German manufacturer Quantron and Canadian fuel-cell maker Ballard Power Systems has led to the delivery of their first fuel cell electric vehicles. Also: AutoZone driver recognized by CVSA; Rite Way opens Chicago office; more.
September 5, 2023
J.B. Hunt adding Nikola battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell trucks to fleet
The CCJ Top 250 carrier's initial order includes 10 battery-electric and 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Also: Shippers' conditions continue upswing; new Knight-Swift Board member; Nikola gets hydrogen fueling station grants; LTL fleet adds BEVs.
August 2, 2023
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Speed limiter block, under-21 pilot changes included in funding bill
The House THUD Subcommittee approved an appropriations bill that includes provisions to block a speed limiter mandate, along with changes to the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program. Also: Bosch begins volume production of hydrogen fuel cell power modules.
July 17, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
Nikola, Caltrans secure grant for hydrogen fueling stations in Calif.
The electric and hydrogen fuel cell truck manufacturer and Caltrans received $41.9M from the California Transportation Commission. Also: CFI president announces retirement; Canada Cartage acquires Canadian reefer carrier.
July 10, 2023
Alternative power
Establishing heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure was a key theme at ACT Expo
DTNA has calculated a $52 billion investment in charging infrastructure is required to meet nationwide 2032 climate targets for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles alone. Daimler's John O'Leary said the only way to meet those needs is "together."
May 11, 2023
Alternative power
Volvo conducts first hydrogen fuel cell truck tests on public roads
The company tested its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck in harsh climates in northern Sweden during winter. Also: Mack Trucks gets new president; Daimler recalls Freightliner, Western Star trucks; Mack recalls electric garbage trucks; more.
May 10, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai bringing fuel cell truck to the U.S.
Hyundai points to its XCIENT fuel cell as a more appropriate technology than all-electric for more challenging applications like Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023
Trucks
Peterbilt, Kenworth fuel cell trucks entering production with much more range than electric
After a successful pilots with Toyota last year, Kenworth and Peterbilt each plan hydrogen fuel cell long-haul trucks with up to three times the range of the battery-electric.
May 2, 2023
Alternative power
Nikola partnership to spur hydrogen fueling infrastructure buildout
Nikola is partnering with Voltera to develop up to 50 hydrogen fueling stations over the next five years. Also: Kodiak intros first autonomous electric truck; Old Dominion names new SVP of Operations; FleetPride announces Indiana repair shop.
May 3, 2023
Alternative power
Technology woe is me
Playing a technology out as some maligned, forgotten underdog may strike some sympathetic chord with a marketplace.
April 25, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
CARB approves Toyota's Class 8 fuel cell kit
Toyota's CARB-approved Class 8 fuel cell kit will be available for OEMs later this year.
April 24, 2023
Regulations
EPA hosting public hearing on proposed Phase 3 GHG regs
The EPA will host public hearings May 2-3 to discuss new proposed GHG regs for heavy trucks.
April 16, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
China continues fuel cell lead over U.S.
The U.S. has long-haul hopes pinned on hydrogen, but China continues to outperform the states in fuel cell truck adoption – and it's not even close.
April 14, 2023
Equipment
Current emissions regs simply hope for an unlikely best
Trucking has a proven track record of collaborating with government and achieving real emissions results, but the industry's input on new rules has been largely ignored.
April 14, 2023
Regulations
Trucking orgs tee off on Biden's zero emission plan
Three emissions regulations have been floated in less than four months, making trucking's transition to zero-emissions a front-burner issue.
April 13, 2023
Alternative power
Fat fingers and rules of thumb
Combined with hours of service limitations, the freight hauled per-truck and per-driver has been effectively capped for decades.
April 12, 2023
Alternative power
Report: Hydrogen will emerge as zero emission solution for long-haul trucking
Hydrogen full cells are likely a required dance partner for long distance heavy trucking's transition to zero emissions.
April 4, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
Experts consider Tesla model of charger deployment with hydrogen trucks
Experts weigh in on whether more OEMs should follow in Nikola's footsteps and deploy their own hydrogen stations to support fuel cell and hydrogen engines.
March 27, 2023
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