Battery-electric truck production to triple this year

Production of Classes 5-8 battery-electric trucks will triple this year, according to a report from ACT Research and Rhein Associates, but will still only represent 1% of total build. The…

Challenges remain in establishing hydrogen and electric infrastructure: Panel

Pilot Company locations dispense 14 billion gallons of fuel per year, but William Zobel is looking beyond the diesel that flows through pumps today. While many early zero-emission vehicles are…

Canadian-made tech plants flag at ACT Expo

California is clearly ground zero in the race to develop zero-emission vehicles, thanks to aggressive emissions rules and sales targets established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). But several…

Municipal, telecom, and delivery fleets explore sustainable trucking

Fleet managers walking the halls of the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis shared a common goal of reducing emissions. But the journey to sustainable trucking can still include some unique…

Navistar’s Carlbaum sets sights on electric, autonomous future under Traton

Navistar has its eyes set on the future as it moves forward under Traton’s ownership with a new president and CEO. After initially securing just under 17% of the U.S.-based…

DC to DC converters for battery-electric trucks

Eaton’s eMobility business will supply a 24-to-12-volt DC-DC converter to power accessories like antilock brakes and lighting in commercial heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The specialty converter, also known as a…

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 in Surrey, B.C. TORONTO, Ont. — Canada’s largest grocer is…

Truck manufacturers look to up the voltage on electrical systems

TORONTO, Ont. -- Vehicle electrical engineers are like kids in a sandbox these days. The transition to 48-volt vehicle architecture represents nearly endless potential for improvement in efficiency and functionality of electrical components. It's almost like starting from scratch -- in more ways than one.

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…

Nikola wants to disrupt your truck payments by including fuel costs

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – There’s water, water everywhere, but little of it is being transformed into fuel. Nikola Motor wants to change that – as well as the way fleets pay for trucks and their fuel.

Nikola’s hydrogen-electric trucks rolling closer to reality

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Nikola CEO Trevor Milton brought his dream of a hydrogen-electric truck one step closer to the marketplace on Tuesday, in a showcase that included looks at the Nikola Two destined for North America and Nikola Tre for Europe.

The race to develop electric trucks is on

LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Established and emerging manufacturers alike are racing to bring some form of battery-electric vehicles or fuel cells to North America, with several introducing all-important test fleets during 2019.

Peterbilt unveils electric Model 220EV

Peterbilt’s 220EV expands the company’s electric truck lineup to three models. Peterbilt is expanding its test fleet of electric trucks, adding a medium-duty Model 220EV to the previously announced…

Welcome to the Year of the Electric Truck

CARSON, Calif. – Penske Truck Leasing has accepted keys to Freightliners before, but today’s ceremonial handoff of an electric Freightliner eM2 kicks off what can safely be described as the Year of the Electric Truck.

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