Detroit launches eConsulting services, EV chargers

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has added new Detroit eConsulting services for fleets deploying electric trucks, including eFill electric commercial vehicle chargers. (Photo: DTNA)  eConsulting services are provided by a…

Former Volvo executive joins EV startup’s advisory board

Susan Alt has joined the advisory board of innovative electric vehicle startup Trova Commercial Vehicles (TrovaCV). The former Volvo Group senior vice president of public affairs says this is an…

NATSO opposes electric vehicle charging stations at Interstate rest areas

Truck stop operators and other businesses are opposing efforts to commercialize rest areas in the U.S. The idea of commercial operations at Interstate rest areas is under consideration by Congress…

Hyliion names Bobby Cherian SVP

Hyliion, which offers electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has appointed Bobby Cherian senior vice-president of sales and supply chain. Cherian will be responsible for sales strategy as…

Early fleet tests are the key to successful BEV rollouts

There is no denying the recent surge in activity around battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Established and emerging OEMs alike are now releasing electric trucks into the wild, gathering the all-important…

Hong Yang to lead Dana’s e-vehicle systems engineering

  Hong Yang/Photo: Dana Inc. MAUMEE, Ohio — Dana has appointed Hong Yang senior director of electric vehicle systems engineering for its Commercial Vehicle Drive and Motion business unit,…

Are electric trucks viable without government support?

Electric trucks have captured the imagination of activists, regulators and the general public, but not so much the minds and wallets of the fleets who buy vehicles. In early 2020,…

President’s Choice: Loblaw prepares for a future with electric vehicles

Loblaw is a member of Freightliner’s electric vehicle council, and brought an eCascadia to Canada for an initial test run. TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s largest grocer is shopping for…

Electric vehicles to transform the aftermarket … eventually

Chris Patterson, a former Daimler Trucks North America CEO, asked Delphi CEO Rick Dauch and Dana CEO Jim Kamsickas for a global perspective on the aftermarket. Electrification was a key…

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…

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…

BYD names Aaron Gillmore VP of truck division

Aaron Gillmore 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…

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.

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…

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…