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Shell Starship: a tale of two halves (literally)
Shell's third-generation Starship enters its final assembly stage following a major overhaul from Gen 2.
September 11, 2023
Wisconsin dealer gets Volvo, Mack EV certification
Kriete Truck Centers is Wisconsin's first Mack and Volvo certified electric vehicle dealer. Also: TA seeking Citizen Driver nominations; A. Duie Pyle opens LTL service center in West Virginia.
September 11, 2023
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Toyota unleashes '100% renewable energy' system at its port operations
Tri-gen will enable Toyota Logistic Services (TLS) Long Beach to be the company’s first port vehicle processing facility in the world powered by onsite-generated, 100% renewable energy.
September 8, 2023
Natural gas
Re-assembly of Starship 3.0 underway as Shell, Cummins prep for run
Shell and Cummins expect to kick off a nearly 3,500-mile trip by month's end in a concept truck fired by natural gas.
September 8, 2023
Alternative power
Cummins, Paccar and Daimler agree to battery partnership
The companies seek to accelerate and bring battery cell production and the battery supply chain to the U.S.
September 6, 2023
Battery electric
Plugged in: How electric fleets can predict maintenance issues with data
Manufacturers have been perfecting diesel engines for 130 years while viable electric trucks have only been around for the last 10.
September 6, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
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
Battery electric
Charging forward with electric truck charging stations
California isn’t the only state offering rebates, incentives, tax credits, and other growth opportunities for electric truck public charging station installation.
August 29, 2023
Alternative power
Tire particulates
The argument on tire dust is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) weigh more than their internal combustion counterparts so the tires wear much faster.
August 25, 2023
Battery electric
Volvo launches one-stop-shop for EV charging services
Volvo's Turnkey Solutions program offers a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for EV charging. Also: OOIDA calls on FMCSA to move on broker transparency proposal; Priority Courier Experts acquired.
August 23, 2023
Trucks
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX: an EV assisted by natural gas
The Hypertruck ERX is capable of charging its own batteries using natural gas.
August 22, 2023
Alternative power
Mack's medium-duty plant certified for using renewable energy
Mack's Roanoke Valley Operations plant is certified and participating in Appalachian Power Company’s 100% Renewable Wind-Water-Sunlight Service. Also: New compliance management service for large fleets; DOT's new civil rights committee members named.
August 21, 2023
Battery electric
Daimler exec named to new government working group on EVs
Daimler's head of eMobility was tapped to join the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) by the U.S. DOE and DOT. Also: Bridgestone breaks ground on tire plant expansion; Marten names new executive VP; Heartland Express again recognized by FedEx Express.
August 18, 2023
Battery electric
Coolant leak the cause of 'suspicious' Nikola truck fire, BEV sales on hold
Nikola said it would recall 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles and put sales of its all-battery model on hold.
August 14, 2023
Trucks
Multi-million dollar renovation at Mack Experience Center plus their zero emission goals
Video tour of the renovated Mack Experience Center hosted by Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall.
August 11, 2023
Battery electric
Schneider expands electric fleet with new terminal tractors
Schneider has added two electric terminal tractors at its Rancho Cucamonga, California, cross dock location. Also: New York City cracking down on overweight trucks; Musket expanding DEF production with new facility.
August 11, 2023
Alternative power
Starting with smaller ZEVs could prove to be 'a good plan'
The higher costs and infrastructure delays associated with larger Class 8 zero emission trucks may make smaller ZEV adoption more ideal to start.
August 9, 2023
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hydrogen ignorance is bliss?
We largely have not yet thought about integrating hydrogen fuel cell trucks into the nation’s transportation network.
August 10, 2023
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