Carrier’s new Vector TRUs more environmentally friendly

Carrier Transicold is now offering two premium performance versions of its Vector trailer refrigeration units (TRUs) to reduce emissions while delivering “ultra-high” efficiencies. “The new Vector…

Hydra Energy developing retrofit training program

Hydra Energy has announced it is developing a retrofit training program for technicians, so they can quickly convert Class 8 diesel trucks into dual-fuel vehicles that run off both diesel…

ConMet, Penske Logistics making zero-emissions refrigerated deliveries

Penske Logistics is the first third-party logistics provider to use a new zero-emissions refrigerated tractor-trailer combination from Freightliner and ConMet eMobility. The Freightliner eCascadia electric tractor was paired with a…

Bollinger Motors builds first all-electric Class 4 chassis cabs

Bollinger Motors has begun pilot builds of its B4 all-electric chassis cabs to validate designs. The Class 4 chassis cab is being built in partnership with…

Simard adds four eCascadias to Quebec fleet

Simard Transport has added four Freightliner eCascadias electric Class 8 trucks to its Quebec fleet. It called on Hydro-Quebec subsidiary Cleo to provide the charging infrastructure, consisting of two Detroit…

Bosch ramps up hydrogen-fuel-cell production

Bosch says it has begun volume production of its fuel-cell power module for heavy trucks, with Nikola serving as pilot customer with its North American hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric Class 8 truck. “Bosch…

Purolator to participate in Run on Less – Electric Depot demonstration

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric Depot demonstration will include some decidedly Canadian power and routes this fall, with Purolator joining the list…

‘Near-zero’ diesel equipment now powers 57% of Classes 3-8 U.S. trucks

Diesel-powered trucks continue to generate carbon dioxide, but the Diesel Technology Forum says more than half of those on the road are now “near-zero emissions” models that dramatically slash…

CARB inks flexible deal on clean-air rules with truck/engine makers

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has signed an “unprecedented” pact with North America’s largest truck and engine manufacturers that resolves key issues dogging the advance to zero emissions in…

Ontario’s first public hydrogen fueling station to be built at Toronto Pearson Airport

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Carlsun Energy have announced the planed opening of Ontario’s first public hydrogen refueling station, with capability for both transport trucks and four-wheelers. The station for…

Nikola receives funding for six hydrogen fueling stations

Nikola has received a US$41.9 million grant to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in Southern California through its Hyla brand. The grant was through the California Transportation Commission (CTC)…

KAG Canada investing in natural gas-diesel multi-fuel retrofits

KAG Canada has placed a $1-million purchase order to retrofit part of its fleet with a multi-fuel technology platform (MFTP) system from Edmonton-based Innovative Fuel Systems. The retrofits will allow…

Nikola cites strong demand for battery-electric trucks

Nikola announced it doubled retail deliveries of its Tre battery-electric trucks in the second quarter, bringing the year-to-date total to 99 trucks. It has sold 76 trucks this year through…

Hybrid-electric forestry trailer delivers ‘promising results’

A prototype forestry trailer with an electric drive axle appears to be delivering “promising results” in terms of fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions. Using a trailer with one conventional…

‘Truck stop of the future’ designed for EVs to be built on Daimler land in Michigan

A truck stop of the future designed to charge electric commercial vehicles will be built on Daimler Truck North America’s (DTNA) Redford, Mich., land near I-96. Dubbed a Mobility Charging…