PepsiCo introducing a sustainable generation of trucks

The original Pepsi Challenge marked the height of the cola wars, as the beverage maker invited consumers to participate in blind taste tests. But the goal of sustainable transportation may…

Voltera CEO on charger bottlenecks: ‘We can’t blame the OEMs anymore’

Voltera is placing the finishing touches on what it refers to as a “truck stop of the future” at the Port of Long Beach, California, supporting more than 60 battery-electric…

Electrifying fleet facilities can take two years or more: FedEx Express manager

FedEx is hardly new to the journey of electrification. It began experimenting with vehicles powered by lead acid batteries as early as 1992. And this June, FedEx Express Canada received…

Half of U.S. commercial vehicles will be zero emissions by 2040: ACT Research

Adoption rates for zero-emission and decarbonization vehicles will reach 25% by 2030 and 50% by 2040, ACT Research announced. Regulations are a key factor in the earlier years, particularly for…

Ecom Logistics Canada adds two BrightDrop EV vans to fleet

Third-party logistics provider Ecom Logistics Canada expanded its electric fleet with the delivery of two additional BrightDrop electric delivery vans. The company recently placed an order for Tesla Semi trucks.

Daimler, Paccar, Cummins’ Accelera investing up to $3B in U.S. battery plant

Daimler Trucks and Buses, Paccar, and Cummins’ Accelera business unit are joining forces in a US$2-3 billion venture to manufacture battery cells for electric commercial vehicles and industrial applications. The…

Federal funding available for ZEV, clean fuel awareness

The federal government is calling for proposals to increase awareness around zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), lower-carbon options for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and clean fuels. Funding will come under the Clean…

Global Trucking Trends: Volvo invests in Trucksters tech-driven truck relays

Volvo Group Venture Capital is investing in Madrid-headquartered Trucksters, which uses big data and artificial intelligence in a relay system that keeps longhaul trucks on the move. And that could…

7Gen deploys Class 7 truck, learns lessons on electric vehicle journey

The latest battery-electric vehicle deployed by 7Gen is in a class unto itself – the first Class 7 Peterbilt 220EV sourced by the EV-as-a-service provider, and the first of its…

Early electric trucks identify opportunities and limitations

Christopher Ralph, Lion Electric’s manager of client solutions and design, points directly to the price of diesel when describing one of the benefits of battery-electric trucks. The price at the…

Charging infrastructure delays temper rollouts of battery-electric trucks

The handful of orange trucks parked outside Velocity Truck Center are merely a sign of bigger things to come. Schneider has ordered 92 of these Freightliner eCascadias as it prepares…

Renewable energy investments need to grow fourfold: Accelera president

The goal of zero emissions comes at a cost, and the president of Cummins’ e-mobility business says related investments are still far short of where they need to be. “Investments…

Smart energy planning saves EV costs down the road

An hour’s worth of charging an electric vehicle at the wrong time could tack on thousands of dollars to a monthly utility bill. Commercial carriers planning to electrify their fleets…

Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network

Purolator expects to invest approximately $1 billion to electrify its Canadian network over the next seven years. This includes a plan to purchase more than 3,500 fully electric last-mile delivery…

Goodyear regional work tire ready for EVs

Goodyear is playing a role in maximizing electric vehicle (EV) range, introducing the RangeMax RSD tire for regional work vehicles that run on batteries, gas or…