Infrastructure PepsiCo introducing a sustainable generation of trucks September 27, 2023 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…
Sustainability Voltera CEO on charger bottlenecks: ‘We can’t blame the OEMs anymore’ September 27, 2023 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…
Sustainability Electrifying fleet facilities can take two years or more: FedEx Express manager September 26, 2023 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…
Sustainability Half of U.S. commercial vehicles will be zero emissions by 2040: ACT Research September 12, 2023 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…
Equipment Ecom Logistics Canada adds two BrightDrop EV vans to fleet September 11, 2023 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.
Equipment Daimler, Paccar, Cummins’ Accelera investing up to $3B in U.S. battery plant September 6, 2023 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…
Sustainability Federal funding available for ZEV, clean fuel awareness June 29, 2023 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…
Business Management Global Trucking Trends: Volvo invests in Trucksters tech-driven truck relays June 12, 2023 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…
Business Management 7Gen deploys Class 7 truck, learns lessons on electric vehicle journey May 19, 2023 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…
Sustainability Early electric trucks identify opportunities and limitations May 18, 2023 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…
Sustainability Charging infrastructure delays temper rollouts of battery-electric trucks May 8, 2023 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…
Equipment Renewable energy investments need to grow fourfold: Accelera president May 5, 2023 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…
Sustainability Smart energy planning saves EV costs down the road April 27, 2023 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…
Equipment Purolator to invest $1B to electrify Canadian network March 9, 2023 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…
Tires/Wheels Goodyear regional work tire ready for EVs February 28, 2023 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…