Lion Electric defaults on debt, plans to seek creditor protection

Lion Electric, a Quebec-based manufacturer of electric trucks and buses, says it expects to seek protection from creditors under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. The company says it has defaulted…

Fleets rapidly improved fuel efficiency since 2022: NACFE

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Fleet Fuel Study reveals that fleet-wide fuel efficiency has significantly improved over the last two years, with average miles per gallon (MPG)…

DHL begins making autonomous freight deliveries with Volvo

Today marks an important milestone for Volvo Autonomous Solutions (VAS), the autonomous trucking arm of Volvo Trucks North America, as it begins to autonomously transport real-world freight for real-world customers.

SwRI joint industry project targets heavy-duty hydrogen refueling infrastructure growth

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) announced a joint industry project (JIP) to help spur the growth and innovation of fueling technologies and infrastructure for hydrogen-powered heavy-duty vehicles. SwRI’s H2HD Refuel…

Voltera taking Infrastructure-as-a-Service approach to electric truck charging

Voltera says it is redefining the path to fleet electrification with its Infrastructure-as-a-Service model, combining data-driven site selection, flexible power options, and co-location strategies to streamline the transition to electric…

Musket Transport proves electric trucks aren’t the only way to slash emissions

Sustainability in one form or another has been a hallmark of Mississauga, Ont.-based Musket Transport. From its recycling efforts to monitoring the energy needed to light and heat its facilities,…

Four more Canadian Mack dealerships become EV-certified

Four Canadian locations have been added to Mack’s growing network of Certified Electric Vehicle dealers. The latest to achieve certification in Canada are Vision Truck Group dealers in Brantford, Etobicoke,…

Trimac, MEDATech zero-emission Class 8 truck pilot project nears finish line

Bulk transportation company Trimac and partners MEDATech and Teck Resources are nearing completion of the zero-emission Class 8 transport truck pilot project after nearly two years of continuous testing. Launched…

Volvo’s VNR Electric crosses 10-million mile mark

Volvo says its VNR Electric has exceeded 10 million miles (16 million km) of zero-tailpipe emission operations with customers. The company has deployed nearly 600 VNR Electrics in the U.S.

Michelin spins off Energy Guard business, will continue to distribute

CCI Industries affiliate Trailer Aerodynamics has purchased the Energy Guard Aerodynamic Solutions portfolio from Michelin. Michelin will continue to support the products it has in the field and will distribute…

Lion Electric temporarily lays off 400 workers, gets extension from creditors

Electric bus manufacturer Lion Electric is temporarily laying off 400 employees and shutting down production at its Illinois plant after getting a two-week reprieve from its lenders.  The St-Jérôme, Que.-based…

Zeem expands EV charging for Class 8 drayage fleets

Zeem Solutions, a California-based company specializing in transportation- and charging-as-a-services for electric vehicles (EVs), is expanding its operations to the ports of Long Beach, Calif., and Newark, N.J., to support…

Electreon partners with Xos for wireless on-road charging

A partnership in Michigan will expand the use of the first U.S. road capable of charging electric commercial vehicles wirelessly as they travel. The State of Michigan partnered with EV…

CICE funds B.C. tech startups focused on decarbonizing transport

The B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) has announced $7.7 million in funding for 13 climate tech companies that are looking to decarbonize heavy-duty trucking. The investments were…

Labatt expands Quebec fleet with 10 Volvo VNR Electric trucks

Labatt Breweries of Canada has added 10 battery-powered Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its logistics operations in Quebec. The company said in a news release this is the largest single…