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XL buys Quantum Fuel’s EV division

October 15, 2019 9:12AM by Truck News

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…

Anheuser-Busch adds electric BYD trucks

October 3, 2019 7:49AM by Truck News

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…

Nikola names strategic investors

September 5, 2019 10:49AM by Truck News

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,”…

First eCascadias set to be delivered to customers

August 13, 2019 7:44AM by Truck News

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…

Mack debuts electric-powered waste truck

May 8, 2019 2:34PM by Truck News

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…

Penske opens first electric truck-specific high-speed charging stations

April 25, 2019 10:03AM by Truck News

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…

California ports to deploy 38 battery-electric terminal tractors

April 25, 2019 9:58AM by Truck News

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.…

The future is electric: DTNA leader

April 25, 2019 9:05AM by Truck News

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The future of commercial vehicles is battery-electric, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) leader Roger Nielsen said during a keynote speech at ACT Expo. The company is committed to putting nearly 50 battery-electric test vehicles on U.S.…

Allison makes pair of electric vehicle technology acquisitions

April 23, 2019 9:57AM by Truck News

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Allison Transmission has announced it has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division, to complement its electrification strategy. The company says both acquisitions will help it advance its propulsion technology and complement its existing abilities…

Power, style, and comfort among Nikola semi highlights

April 17, 2019 7:39PM by James Menzies

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A thousand horsepower per drive axle, 2,000 lb.-ft. of torque and only 15 minutes to fully fuel an 80-kg hydrogen tank were among the technical highlights touted by Nikola Motor Company as it showcased its line of…

Spotlight shines on hydrogen-electric trucks at Nikola World

April 17, 2019 6:19PM by James Menzies

Glitzy event highlights electric truck manufacturing start-up’s progress

Dana introduces new Spicer products

March 17, 2019 12:23PM by James Menzies

ATLANTA, Ga. – A new Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing for downsped drivetrains, and a Spicer Trac-Lok limited slip differential for medium-duty trucks were introduced by Dana at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s spring meetings. The Spicer Dura-Tune center bearing, available…

Freightliner co-creating electric vehicles with customers

March 6, 2019 12:17PM by James Menzies

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Freightliner’s electrification strategy involves staying close to customers and having them actively participate in the design process through a concept called co-creation. Greg Treinen, advanced technology marketing manager for Freightliner, said during a Work Truck Show press…

Power up

March 5, 2019 3:13PM by James Menzies

Electric trucks are all the rage, but now the focus turns to charging requirements

Volvo invests in wireless EV charging

January 16, 2019 8:23AM by Truck News

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – Volvo Group Venture Capital, a subsidiary of Volvo Group, has invested in a firm developing high power wireless charging of electric vehicles. Momentum Dynamics, based in Pennsylvania, is developing and commercializing high power inductive charging for the…