Shippers, carriers push ahead on last-mile electrification plans

Major shippers and carriers are accelerating their electrification timelines for last-mile delivery, even as infrastructure and cost challenges continue to slow broader fleet transitions. Purolator, for example, has 6% of…

Permitting, policy, planning shape the pace of port electrification

Electric trucks are already proving themselves in demanding port operations. But panelists at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto said the pace of adoption is now shaped less by…

Shell Starship 3.0 to haul Pennzoil tech inspection trailer for remainder of IndyCar season

Shell and IndyCar announced that the Shell Starship 3.0 will be the official transport vehicle for the Pennzoil tech inspection trailer for the remainder of the…

‘As-a-service’ model, partnerships to boost truck electrification

Electric truck technology is ready — but scaling it, particularly for longhaul operations — will require coordinated infrastructure development, cross-sector partnerships, and service-based models that reduce risk for fleets, panelists…

Class 8 electric trucks performing well, but incentives still required

Home Hardware Stores and Coca Cola Canada Bottling are both satisfied with the performance of the electric Class 8 trucks they’ve put into service, but government incentives are needed to…

Planning and partnerships key to choosing right charging infrastructure

Deploying charging infrastructure requires planning and partnership, according to a panel of speakers at the EV & Charging Expo. Nim Takhtar, senior manager of fleet engineering with Purolator would know.

ICE fuel savings with idle-reduction tech can rival ZEVs: Cummins

Truck fleets can cut fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 17% by equipping their internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles with idle-reduction technologies already available in the market,…

CNG makes economic and sustainable sense, says Hexagon Agility’s MacDonald  

Methane – the main component of compressed natural gas (CNG) – escapes into the atmosphere anyway, so why not capture and use it to move trucks? Its sources, which are…

Electrifying vocational trucks more practical as technology advances

Improvements in battery technology, charge management systems and product offerings are making it increasingly viable to electrify certain vocational truck applications. This is according to speakers at the EV &…

Carrier buys electric refrigeration tech company Addvolt

Carrier Global Corp. has purchased long-time partner Addvolt, a Portuguese transport electrification technology company. The company says the acquisition gives it patented, non-invasive, low-maintenance electric systems for use with refrigerated…

Shippers, carriers need to share risk to drive zero-emission adoption strategies

Shippers and carriers say sustainability remains a shared priority, but transitioning to zero-emission freight still hinges on pilot projects, cost-effective technologies, and deeper, stronger partnerships to share the risks and…

5 tips to cut fuel costs for trucking fleets

As fuel prices remain volatile and sustainability expectations rise, fleets are under growing pressure to reduce operating costs while improving environmental performance. According to Samsara, even small gains in fuel…

ACT Expo is a wrap: Photo gallery

The 2025 ACT Expo wrapped up after four dynamic days at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California. It attracted more than 11,500 attendees, including more than 2,200 registered fleets, nearly…

Kenworth debuts new L770, L770E refuse trucks

Kenworth added two new refuse trucks to its lineup, which were publicly shown for the first time at Waste Expo. The Class 8 low-cab forward L770 and its electric variant,…

1.2-megawatt charger displayed at ACT Expo

ABB E-mobility brought to ACT Expo its new MCS1200 Megawatt Charging System, designed for ultra-fast charging of heavy-duty electric vehicles. “What you see in front of you here is the…