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electric vehicles
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Electric vehicles to transform the aftermarket … eventually
GRAPEVINE, Texas – Those who sell parts and repair trucks might feel uneasy when reports emerge about a coming generation of electric trucks. There are reportedly about 33% fewer parts to consider when internal combustion engines and transmissions are replaced…
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New Geotab tools that aim to help fleets go electric hit North American market
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – With the launch of two new tools, Geotab is looking to make the decision and process of going electric seamless for fleets. The company’s Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) and the Electric Vehicle Battery Degradation tools…
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NACFE sees ‘messy middle’ ahead of zero-emission freight
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Electric powertrains are going to dominate the market in the long run, but there will be a “messy middle” until full electrification of trucks, a report said Tuesday. The projection was contained in the fourth Guidance…
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BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has named former Tesla executive Aaron Gillmore vice-president of truck business. In his new role, Gillmore will oversee project management, engineering, sales and aftersales, the company said Wednesday. “Aaron understands the…
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Dana tapped by two truck OEMs for medium-duty electrification
The news was coupled by an announcement that the company has secured a new e-powertrain development project with a leading truck manufacturer as well.
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Dana training tools expand for electrified vehicles
Dana has expanded its Driveline Forensic training series to include videos that address safety and maintenance tips for electrified vehicles. The new videos offer overviews on both electric vehicle architecture and maintenance, as well as vehicle servicing safety tips. The…
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Lion 8 electric truck comes to life in Quebec
SAINT-JEROME, Que. – Quebec-based Lion Electric Company is already known for its electrified school buses, but it has now revealed an electric Class 8 truck for its lineup in the form of the Lion 8. “There is something extraordinary about…
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Ryder places order for 1,000 electric vans
MIAMI, Fla. – Ryder System announced today it has placed the largest commercial electric vehicle order in the U.S. The company ordered 1,000 medium-duty electric panel vans from Chanje Energy, and will supply FedEx with leasing and preventive maintenance services…
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Daimler addresses platooning, electric trucks at NACV opening
ATLANTA, Ga. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is testing truck platooning on its Madras, Ore., test track as well as public highways. The company addressed its platooning trials during a discussion to kick off the North American Commercial Vehicle…
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Cummins to put fully electrified powertrain system on road in 2019
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Cummins has announced it will have a fully electrified powertrain system available for its customers and on the road by the end of 2019. Making the announcement via teleconference June 14, Julie Furber, executive director of electrification…
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Loop Energy releases fuel cell range extender for electric transport vehicles
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Loop Energy introduced a new range-extender (REX) power module for heavy-duty electric transport vehicles, which will begin in-service operation in 2017. Loop says the new module’s unique fuel cell design substantially improves performance, durability and cost, and…
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All-electric Fuso eCanter coming to North America
HANOVER, Germany – An electrically-powered Fuso eCanter is coming to the North American market in limited quantities next year, with a full launch slated for 2018. The soft launch in 2017 will focus on the US, Europe and Japan. Canada…
