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Toyota, Kenworth tout success of hydrogen fuel-cell electric truck partnership
The companies recently completed operations in the Zero- and Near-Zero Emissions Freight Facilities “Shore to Store” project in Southern California. Also: Schneider announces newest Ride of Pride driver; PGT partners with Penske for fleet maintenance.
September 26, 2022
Summer growing pains for EV faithful in California and Texas
As rising energy costs and summer grid constraints create concerns around EV expansion, California and Texas can provide some important lessons moving forward.
September 22, 2022
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Watch: Kenworth's chief engineer on new TX-18 transmission and all-electric trucks
Kenworth Chief Engineer Joe Adams talks to CCJ Senior Editor Tom Quimby about the new TX-18 automated transmission and explains how Kenworth can help fleets get behind the wheel of an electric T680E, K370E and K270E.
September 18, 2022
Alternative power
California 'flex alerts' pose serious questions for EV adoption
As California looks to ban 76,000 trucks with pre-2010 emissions-spec engines by the end of the year, and heavily incentivizes electric vehicles, the state's grid is issuing warnings to limit power use for up to seven hours a day.
September 16, 2022
Test Drives
All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride
The Kenworth T680E is easy to drive and delivers a better experience in terms of acceleration, handling and braking over its diesel counterpart.
September 1, 2022
Battery electric
Wireless truck charging 'cheaper and safer' than plugging in
Wireless EV charging, which has been used successfully on electric buses, is gaining support for Class 8 electric truck charging mostly because it's more convenient and requires less maintenance than a corded charger.
September 15, 2022
Alternative power
Is there a fight for parking between CEVs and other types of commercial trucks?
With less than 1% of the U.S. commercial fleet made up of electric vehicles, would the charging stations they require take away valuable parking spaces that conventional commercial trucks need?
September 13, 2022
Alternative power
LTL giant receives first Autocar electric terminal tractor
Autocar delivered the electric terminal tractor to Old Dominion’s facility in Rialto, California. Also: Don Ake retiring from FTR; U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Tour dates, locations announced; Charlotte-based broker acquires Chicago-area 3PL.
September 9, 2022
Alternative power
Inflation Reduction Act likely to influence trucking more than inflation
Freight transportation moves 70% of goods to market in the U.S., and the IRA places $40,000 in tax credits in front of the buyers of medium- and heavy-duty zero-emissions vehicles.
September 8, 2022
Regulations
Inflation Reduction Act could expedite green trucking
The bill provides more than $400 billion to improve energy security and fight climate change, including incentives to accelerate a transition toward cleaner energy sources.
September 8, 2022
Alternative power
Seeing air
Measurements of thousands and millions of tons of CO2 are ubiquitous but the scale of these numbers is almost numbing.
September 7, 2022
Alternative power
Werner inks deal for 500 hydrogen Cummins engines
The Omaha, Nebraska-based carrier plans to validate and integrate Cummins' 15-liter natural gas and Cummins’ X15H hydrogen engines into its fleet.
September 7, 2022
Alternative power
Energy Secretary gets close look at electric Volvo tractor
Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm recently visited Volvo's TEC Fontana dealership to experience first-hand the Volvo VNR Electric truck. Also: Two Southeastern Freight Lines facilities celebrate 70th anniversary.
September 6, 2022
Alternative power
Diesel prices reverse course, jump back over $5/gal | Cummins hydrogen engine gets first fitment in tractors
Following nine consecutive weeks of decreases, diesel jumped by 20.6 cents nationally last week. Also: Buhler Industries announced plans to integrate the Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine in Versatile’s equipment; Wabash expands into two new dealerships.
August 31, 2022
Alternative power
Fake it ‘til you make it
Optimism always will be a part of promoting technology by those with a vested interest in the technologies.
August 29, 2022
Battery electric
Volvo Group North America wraps Volvo LIGHTS project with key insights into mass BEV adoption
The three-year project has mapped out a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy zero-emission heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and equipment as fleets and the companies they serve strive for greener operations.
August 26, 2022
Alternative power
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX getting big improvements in fuel efficiency and emissions with GE generator
Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy anticipates seeing up to a 20% increase in fuel efficiency in the Hypertruck ERX and ultra low emissions 'on par with fuel cell' thanks to a new high-tech generator from GE.
August 25, 2022
Alternative power
Foodservice distributor McLane adds three electric Volvos to SoCal fleet
McLane will deploy the three Volvo VNR Electrics in the Los Angeles metro area. Also: ACT's Class 8 tractor market demand outlook remains negative for fourth straight month; Louisville-based Sysco drivers vote to join Teamsters union.
August 24, 2022
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