Alternative fuels
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News
Trucking costs fell 9.3% in 2019 with industry contraction
All trucking operational costs fell in 2019 as freight demand contracted. Drivers earned less per mile but received bigger retention, signing and safety bonuses, according…
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American Shipper
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Energy
Trucking faces ‘messy middle’ on road to electrification
The electrification of commercial trucks is edging closer but the industry first must go through a “messy middle” that sorts out the future of diesel…
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Equipment
Today’s Pickup: Convoy claims its carriers have better crash ratings, fewer cargo claims than industry averages
Convoy says a study of its data shows that carriers in its network are safer than industry averages and have fewer cargo claims than the…
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News
IAA 2018: Germany has a long way to go to honor its emissions reduction goals
Germany has spent $580 billion towards renewable energy infrastructure, but still would fall woefully short of its emissions reduction goals of 2020. Andreas Kuhlmann, chairman…
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Canada
Today’s Pickup: as fuel costs rise, UPS leads the way for alternatives
Between 2008 and 2018 UPS will have invested more than $1 billion in alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles and fueling stations.
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Equipment
Volvo introduces all-electric truck in Europe
Volvo Trucks has now formally entered the all-electric push with the announcement that its FL Electric vehicle has been introduced in Europe.
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Economics
Nikola Motor to build hydrogen-electric trucks in $1B Arizona manufacturing plant
After reviewing 30 site locations, Nikola Motor Co. has announced that Buckeye, AZ – just outside Phoenix - will be the location for its manufacturing…
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Fuel
Volkswagen commits to electric vehicles
German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen has decided to throw its hat into the electric vehicle market, planning to develop 40 models for Chinese automobile market by…
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Fuel
ULEMCO developing hydrogen-fueled vehicles
The Grundon system is a hydrogen-fueling system that is retrofitted onto a DAF truck. It is a dual-fuel system, allowing the truck to operate on…
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