Electric trucks

FreightWaves partnered with Blackburn Energy on an infographic detailing the benefits of truck electrification.

Grupo Bimbo, through its subsidiary Moldex, will build around 1,000 electric trucks annually for its own fleet, as well as sell units to other companies.

The electrification of the transportation sector is not easy, and it is not something that industry needs governments to lead. But, a little help from state and local governments will go a long way toward moving electrification forward — wherever that leads. “This isn’t something we need Washington to make a call on. It is […]

As Daimler and Volvo leverage their global capabilities for battery-powered trucks in California, PACCAR picks Dana and Meritor as systems suppliers for its medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.

By the time it begins limited production of zero-emission Class 8 electric trucks late this year, Volvo will know the pain points because of its ecosystem approach to battery-powered transportation.

Tesla will produce its much-anticipated all-electric truck in “limited volumes” this year, according to CEO Elon Musk.

Apart from being emissions free, electric vehicles will have a much less total cost of ownership than conventional diesel vehicles.

Some think Elon Musk can increase sales 40-fold over the next 10 years

Despite the first labor strike in 35 years and volatile orders for new trucks, Martin Weissburg says his current role as president of Mack Trucks is the favorite of his 15-year Volvo Group career.

Electric trucks in big numbers are still years away, but interest among truck makers and fleets is widespread and growing.

Presidential candidate’s Clean Transportation Plan calls for 15% of new trucks to be pollution-free by 2030.

Mack Trucks has entered the electric vehicle space with its LR Electric refuse truck, but it may not be done. The engine, with modifications, may work well in other applications as well.

The New York City Department of Sanitation will begin testing the first Mack LR Electric refuse truck, hoping to gain valuable insight into the viability of electric refuse vehicles.

Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.

Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.

Plus: Amazon driver steals package; Rivian vs. Tesla

An early Christmas gift for the electric truck maker marks the company’s fourth investment announcement this year.

CFI employees have raised more than $800,000 for charities over the past 26 years as part of its Truckloads of Treasures campaign. Plus, airfreight may not grow next year, trailer orders drop and Connecticut delays toll discussion.

Sales mandates are gaining popularity in the world’s two largest electric vehicle markets.

This week: Electric trucks deployed in Australia; new distribution center in Far North Queensland; high compliance rates with fatigue regulations; and container terminal truck charges.