Health, labor and environmental groups had urged the California Air Resources Board to pass “the most aggressive medium- and heavy-duty truck standard possible.”
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 and other alternative fuels.
Volvo Trucks is building on sales of electric trucks for urban transport in Europe with battery-electric concepts for construction and regional distribution.
Manufacturers also call for the rapid roll-out of dedicated charging and refueling infrastructure to help reduce the share of trucks running on diesel.
Rising demand for electric vehicles — including medium and heavy trucks — means an increased need for smart grids with smart charging to power those vehicles. Even that may not be enough.
The hype surrounding zero-emission electric trucks is evolving into real-world results for two major freight haulers. Both Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries have crossed 10,000 miles of battery-powered, zero-emissions freight hauling.
An Einride vehicle will ferry goods between warehouses operated by Coca-Cola European Partners and Axfood, one of Sweden’s largest food retailers.
Trevor Milton believes replacing diesel trucks with cleaner alternatives will improve the image of trucking and enable legislators to slash emissions.
Electric powertrain manufacturer Lightning Systems announced a $41 million funding round to help meet growing demand for electric powertrains in U.S. commercial fleets. BP Ventures led the investment round, which was announced Dec. 3, with additional funds from Cupola Infrastructure Income Fund. Colorado-based Lightning Systems designs and manufactures zero-emission, all-electric powertrains for commercial fleets — […]
HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020.
Meritor is expanding its Blue Horizon brand of electrified products as it positions itself to be a leading supplier for electric and hybrid vehicle powertrain solutions.
The rule would require half of all new medium- and heavy duty truck sales sold in California by 2030 to be zero-emissions vehicles.
While electric trucks, fuel cell tractors, electrification and e-mobility played a large role in the NACV show,, a number of companies introduced lower-profile products that are an important part of ensuring trucks stay on the road and trucking companies are profitable.
Navistar is skipping the chase for incentives on demonstration electric trucks to consult with customers on custom-built zero-emission medium-duty models with total cost of ownership rivaling a diesel truck.
Meritor Inc. is expanding its electric axle line with two new models and announced that it has been chosen as one of seven suppliers for an electric vehicle project in South America,
The news this week that Hyundai Motor Company is planning a hydrogen-powered tractor for global markets, including the U.S., could be the beginning of a larger presence for the company into North America.
ZF is moving full speed ahead as it builds out its electrification and e-mobility platforms and believes its proposed acquisition of Wabco will allow it to offer full-system solutions to commercial vehicle operators.
Dana is supplying its electrified powertrain to a terminal tractor designed by Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, offering a new chance for fleets to electrify their operations. The tractor has up to 22 hours of continuous charge and can be recharged in just two hours.
Stock soars after the electric vehicle maker posts better than expected Q3 results.
It’s the first step in a broader plan to transform the site into an emission-free freight terminal.
