Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Perspectives
CCJ Top 250
Alternative power: Page 18
Truck manufacturers call for investment, coordination to support zero emission rollout
Panelists pointed to California as an example of MHD ZEV leadership, noting that more needed to be done to achieve the aggressive ZEV adoption goals that many states are pursuing, with investment in charging infrastructure as a key example.
August 19, 2022
Kenworth fuel cell interest 'amazing' as hydrogen combustion also gains ground
While Kenworth isn't picking favorites in the growing race towards zero emissions, they're definitely seeing more interest in their fuel cell T680 FCEV alongside their all-electric models. Calls for hydrogen combustion are also on the rise.
August 17, 2022
Sponsor Content
2024 Freight Economy Outlook
Shell
Experts predict a return to stability. The question is: When? Download our CCJ exclusive White Paper to learn more.
July 2, 2024
Gasoline and range anxiety
Those that now want an instantaneous fueling network for electric and hydrogen vehicles need to realize that how we use gasoline vehicles evolved as the infrastructure was evolving.
August 15, 2022
Alternative power
California funding available for diesel-truck replacement program
The funding is available for truck owners to replace an existing diesel-powered truck with a “zero-emission” truck. Also: ContainerPort Group reports impressive Q2 growth; CFI unveils truck wrap to recognize women.
August 12, 2022
Alternative power
Natural gas truck sales jump, but infrastructure support sliding
ACT Research noted an overall increase in electric charging stations (both existing and planned), accompanied by a continuing decline of total natural gas stations.
August 5, 2022
Alternative power
Nikola announces plans to open three hydrogen stations in California
The stations will be located in Colton, Ontario and near the Port of Long Beach. Also: Werner's CFO John Steele set to retire; Thailand trailer manufacturer enters U.S. market; GreatWest Kenworth expanding in Alberta.
August 5, 2022
Alternative power
Corkscrews – a trucking analogy
When you remove the cork from the bottle, you don't need a corkscrew. Could the same be true for batteries and charging capacity?
August 2, 2022
Alternative power
Hyliion CEO kicks off video series on truck electrification
In response to ongoing interest, Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy recently posted his first video in a series on truck electrification where Healy discusses various clean powertrain technologies and how fleet needs will largely dictate choice.
August 1, 2022
Alternative power
Making the beachgoers say, 'Hey look at that!'
The City of Mobile last month ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle – the first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks and the first electric LR in the state.
July 30, 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell
Producing hydrogen on-site 'gives flexibility now'
Producing hydrogen on-site for fleet use can provide "an awesome opportunity," but it's not for everyone.
July 26, 2022
Alternative power
Renewable fuels can play 'a vital role' in decarbonization
All-electric and fuel cell powertrains and their supporting infrastructures are slowly improving and in the meantime internal combustion can cut emissions now.
July 22, 2022
Alternative power
Bezos backed climate group shuns biofuels, Cummins and others push back
Even Jeff Bezos' own efforts at decarbonization at Amazon have come under question following a report from a climate action group that he supports. Cummins, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and others counter the group's criticism of biofuels.
July 20, 2022
Alternative power
Does a fuel surcharge have a role with zero-emission fleets?
Surcharges have become accepted for diesel, but will they find new roles in the zero-emission future as well?
July 20, 2022
Alternative power
Deals with Cummins, other companies, make Chevron major player in renewable fuels
Company acquisitions and a partnership with Cummins have all paved the way for Chevron's new status as a 'leading U.S. renewable fuel company.'
July 18, 2022
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hydrogen station deployment along major interstates is 'a good start'
With $8B in federal funding backing hydrogen hub launches, coming up with an effective national plan to take hydrogen stations beyond California is the next big step.
July 13, 2022
Alternative power
Cummins says agnostic engines will increase sales opportunities, reduce maintenance complexity
As Cummins readies its new technology for its North American introduction, the engine maker also is investing resources to convey the advantages of its agnostic engines to OEMs and fleets who will buy them.
July 7, 2022
Test Drives
Test drive: Peterbilt Model 536 with Cummins L9N natural gas engine
Electrification and hydrogen are clearly the ways of the future, but natural gas is a right-now solution for motor carriers seeking to shrink their carbon footprint.
July 6, 2022
Alternative power
Belaboring the obvious
Reading beyond the BEV headline chasers now can improve a fleet’s bottom lines later.
July 5, 2022
Previous Page
Page 18 of 37
Next Page
Top Stories
Driver coaching and scorecarding
Drivers rank camera as top safety tech, as long as it faces outward
Truck drivers ranked a camera, depending on which way it faces, as having a good and bad influence on driver safety.
Test Drives
Quick spin: Pete's electric Model 579
Recruiting & retention
Trucking's youth movement lagging, but no retirement in sight for most drivers
Technology
Transportation a top 10 target of cyberattackers, cases nearly triple last year
Featured Sponsor
Download the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist
Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!