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Nikola delivers first battery electric truck
Christmas came early this year for a Southern California fleet as electric truck startup Nikola finally started to make good on its promise of turning out zero-emissions vehicles in a "milestone" achievement for the company.
December 20, 2021
Major truck OEMs partner to build out EV charging infrastructure in Europe
Daimler, Traton and Volvo plan to create a joint venture to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for EV trucks in Europe. Also: Fleet wins 'Everyday Heroes' Kenworth at charity auction for $260k; Rush Truck Centers expands.
December 17, 2021
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New Ford Pro Charging seeks to transition fleets to all-electric
From creating a microgrid to making the most of a dated transformer, Ford Pro Charging is lining up the equipment, software and expertise to help fleets make the switch to all-electric.
December 16, 2021
Alternative power
Titan Freight Systems lands $1.2M grant for electric trucks
Titan will be one of the first fleets in Oregon to deploy Class 8 electric trucks.
December 9, 2021
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Meritor begins production of 14Xe electric powertrain
The e-powertrain is is designed to provide efficiency, performance, weight savings and enhanced space utilization. Also: CFI employees raise $39k for charity; New KW dealership opens near Toronto; EV infrastructure firm gets $7.5M boost.
December 9, 2021
Alternative power
The noise around truck weight
Having taken that diesel system weight out, there are a variety of estimates for what goes back in for a BEV based on many sources, often in disagreement.
December 7, 2021
Regulations
Western States Trucking Association: Owners need to engage on zero-emissions targets out West
Minus considerable uptick in engagement, the new generation of regulators within CARB are unlikely to veer too far from its current path, one that includes the likelihood of Zero-Emissions Vehicles' mandated phase-in beginning in 2030 and to 100% by 2042.
November 10, 2021
Alternative power
Climate inaction is not an option for the trucking industry
When Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at Daimler Trucks, said at ACT Expo earlier this year that “inaction is not an option,” I tend to agree.
November 4, 2021
Battery electric
Commercial EV provision in Build Back Better offers 30% tax credit
Buyers stand to gain a 30% federal tax credit on the purchase price of commercial EVs ranging from work trucks to Class 8 tractors. And unlike a tax incentive for consumer EVs, qualifying commercial EVs do not have to be union made.
November 4, 2021
Regulations
Congress again temporarily extends highway funding
The House and Senate approved a stopgap extension for highway funding through Dec. 3. Also: Daimler and Volvo selected to participate in DOE's SuperTruck 3 program; Maverick driver named PFJ Road Warrior; certain Trail King trailers recalled.
November 2, 2021
Alternative power
The heavy-haul case for electric trucks
Intermodal work is one of the strongest business cases for electric since it's low-mileage and consistently near a terminal. But over 100 feet long and 140,000 pounds? Can't say I saw that coming.
October 31, 2021
Technology
What the opponents of standards don't understand
Run on Less - Electric highlighted for me that we don’t even have agreement on where the plug goes on the truck, much less all the other interfaces critical to designing charging stations.
October 28, 2021
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Fleets servicing Volvo's truck plant going electric to support truckmaker in its climate pledge
Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks.
October 24, 2021
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Highway funding, infrastructure challenges await as EVs become more popular
An already struggling Highway Trust Fund will face more shortfalls without some kind of use-tax on electric cars and trucks. As the U.S. moves toward more electric vehicles, the country will have to address its current electricity infrastructure.
October 14, 2021
Alternative power
Cummins set to debut 15-liter natural gas engine
Currently, Cummins Westport's ISX12 G and ISX12N are the largest displacement natural gas engines available, kicking out up to 400 hp and 1450 lb-ft of torque. The segment is otherwise comprised of 6- and 9-liter models.
October 14, 2021
Battery electric
Chip shortage not expected to impact ambitious commercial EV goals but government might
During an online presentation dubbed the Big Leap, Volvo Trucks pushed for companies and policy makers to help pave the way for zero-emission trucks while an industry insider advised to keep a watchful eye on government intervention.
October 12, 2021
Workforce
Texas goes on the offensive, bans vaccine mandate | Transition Trucking military vet award finalists named
Three military veteran rookie truck drivers from Stevens Transport, Prime Inc., and Knight Transportation are finalists for the award. Also: Navistar to deliver five medium-duty electric trucks to Penske; Tennessee's top driver named.
October 12, 2021
Alternative power
Tesla's Musk 'hopeful' Semi production starts in 2023
Citing supply chain challenges, Elon Musk said even if Semi was ready for production "we would not be able to make it."
October 8, 2021
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