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Volvo to acquire battery business from Proterra
Volvo set to acquire Proterra out of bankruptcy.
November 10, 2023
7 surprising facts about sustainable transportation
2027 may signal the end for the diesel engine, according to the 2023 State of Sustainable Fleets Report.
November 9, 2023
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Quantron readies to enter U.S. market with Class 8 HCEV
The German zero-emissions commercial vehicle company plans to deliver a hydrogen fuel-cell tractor with a 750-mile range to North America in 2024.
November 8, 2023
Trucks
Freightliner sets sights on vocational segment with electric eM2
Hexagon Purus will incorporate its zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and vehicle-level software, along with power-take-off (PTO) options.
November 6, 2023
Alternative power
Atom Power, Geotab partnership could expand to include Class 8 in the future
While Atom Power currently provides charging infrastructure and energy management for last-mile delivery EVs, CEO Ryan Kennedy said the trucking industry needs to see broader EV adoption before the company expands into that sector.
November 6, 2023
Test Drives
Mack's zero-emission MD shines at ground zero for electric trucks
With up to 185 hp continuous power and 260 hp at peak, the MD Electric packs plenty of oomph and three-times the torque of its diesel-powered sibling, and Mack is launching a subscription program to support it.
October 31, 2023
Regulations
Zero emission fleet sales 2 years ahead of target, CARB says
Of the 7,639 zero emission vehicles produced and delivered for sale by 18 manufacturers, 7,016 (94%) of them were from Rivian and Ford.
October 30, 2023
Trucks
Freightliner kicks off production of electric medium duty model
The first production units in the U.S. will be delivered to Ferguson, Hogan Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Leasing, PITT OHIO, Ryder, Titan Freight Systems, and Velocity Truck Rental & Leasing.
October 26, 2023
Battery electric
Screwdrivers and electric trucks
Battery electric trucks are going to be like Phillips screwdrivers: capable of doing much more the factory specifications.
October 26, 2023
Perspectives
Where to find power
More than 3,000 relatively independent utilities somehow work together to provide continuous power to the growing needs of America.
October 24, 2023
Regulations
CTA files lawsuit to block CARB's diesel truck ban
The lawsuit seeks a preliminary and permanent injunction to bar CARB from implementing and enforcing its Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which is set to begin taking effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
October 18, 2023
Alternative power
Powertrains of tomorrow: Understanding the purchase options
Motor carries, as early as next year, will need to be prepared for ever-evolving EPA/CARB powertrain regulations.
October 14, 2023
Battery electric
How fleets can get started today transitioning to lower emissions or EVs
Leaders from Samsara, Covenant, and DHL discuss key learnings about the shift from diesel to electric and how fleets can start small in reducing emissions today.
October 12, 2023
Battery electric
Paper truck myths
I can’t wait for more reality in modeling as all the messy middle technologies hit the road and we see what they really can do.
October 9, 2023
Alternative power
Jay Leno's Tesla Semi test drive the closest look yet
Former late night host Jay Leno does his best to find out the Tesla Semi's tare weight, and fails, but still makes a great video showing off some of the truck's highlights.
October 3, 2023
Battery electric
Daimler Financial partners with EV charging service provider
The partnership with Electrada is aimed at driving higher adoption of sustainable transportation. Also: IMC invests in lightweight International tractors for drayage operations; ATRI launches online application for Research Advisory Committee.
October 5, 2023
Alternative power
Where 6 alternative fuels are working in transportation
Electric trucks are rolling in, but alternative fuels are still working well for trucking.
October 2, 2023
Alternative power
Clearing the hurdles to power electric trucks
There’s no single road to charging electric trucks, but electric utilities, truck makers, and charging system providers are aiming to run it closer to plug and play.
October 2, 2023
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