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electric
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Werner chooses electric Pete
DENTON, Texas – Peterbilt has announced it has delivered a Model 579EV to Werner Enterprises, where it’ll be put into service as part of the fleet’s battery-electric truck pilot program. “Werner Enterprises has long been regarded as an industry pioneer,…
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BYD delivers 100th electric truck in U.S.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – BYD recently reached a new milestone, delivering its 100th battery-electric truck in the U.S. The Class 8 truck was delivered to Anheuser-Busch, which will use it to support its Oakland, Calif., operations. The truckmaker has delivered…
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Mack leading the charge with electric LR
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – Mack Trucks has taken the wraps off the industry’s first fully-electric refuse truck to be put into service, a Mack LR Electric, which will soon be deployed by the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
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Peterbilt nears 40,000-mile mark with electric truck fleet
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Peterbilt announced at the Consumer Electronics Show that it has accumulated nearly 40,000 real-world miles with its fleet of 16 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). “With this milestone, we continue our leadership position in the industry,” said Jason…
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Peterbilt, Kenworth to work with Dana on electric trucks
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Kenworth and Peterbilt both announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) they will collaborate with Dana on electric medium-duty truck powertrain development. Peterbilt will work with Dana on electrifying the Model 220EV, while Kenworth will develop…
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Anheuser-Busch makes zero-emissions beer run
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Anheuser-Busch, in partnership with Nikola Motor Company and BYD Motors, completed their first ever ‘Zero-Emission Beer Delivery’ in the company’s hometown of St. Louis — utilizing both companies’ innovative fleet technology to deliver beer from the…
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Mission Critical buys Purkeys Fleet Electric
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has announced its acquisition of Purkeys Fleet Electric. Purkeys provides electric power solutions to truck fleets, liftgate manufacturers, trailer manufacturers, truck dealers and OEMs. Its primary products include liftgate charging systems, inverters,…
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Orange EV expands manufacturing capabilities
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Orange EV, a manufacturer of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, announced it is moving to a manufacturing facility with five times the production capacity it has today. Orange EV produces a T-Series electric terminal truck. It claims…
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XL buys Quantum Fuel’s EV division
BOSTON, Mass. – XL has announced its acquisition of Quantum Fuel’s electrification division, and the hiring of a new CEO. As part of the transaction, XL adds Quantum Fuel System’s electric vehicle division engineering staff and technology assets. The company…
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Anheuser-Busch adds electric BYD trucks
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Anheuser-Busch has announced it will deploy 21 BYD battery-electric trucks in its California fleet, which marks the largest Class 8 electric truck deployment in North America. The trucks will be added as part of the Zero…
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Nikola names strategic investors
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Nikola Corporation has revealed Bosch and Hanwha as strategic investors who have collectively invested more than US$230 million into the company. Both companies have invested at least US$100 million, Nikola announced. Bosch has been an “instrumental partner,”…
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First eCascadias set to be delivered to customers
PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has built its first two battery electric eCascadias for customers in its Electric Innovation Fleet. They were built at its research and development center in Portland, Ore., and will be deployed in…
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Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Mack Trucks showcased its LR battery-electric refuse truck at WasteExpo. The demonstration model will begin real-world testing next year with the New York City Department of Sanitation. “The Mack LR BEV is the latest example of…
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Penske opens first electric truck-specific high-speed charging stations
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Penske Truck Leasing has opened high-speed commercial truck chargers at four of its Southern California facilities, and plans to add more. The company has opened 14 high-speed chargers, and will add six more in the near…
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California ports to deploy 38 battery-electric terminal tractors
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Meritor has been selected to supply all-electric drivetrain systems for 38 terminal trucks at the Ports of Long Beach and Oakland. The company says the 38-truck order is one of the largest ever, for battery-electric vehicles.…
