Equipment Hyundai rolls forward with Xcient fuel cell tractor May 3, 2023 Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled the commercialized version of its Class 8 Xcient fuel cell tractor, stressing that emission-free transportation is a “fundamental pillar for a sustainable society”. “Our hydrogen…
Equipment Freightliner ready to produce eM2 electric truck, eyes vocational uses May 2, 2023 Freightliner’s eM2 medium-duty electric truck has evolved from a rolling laboratory into a work-ready vehicle, with Daimler Truck announcing plans to begin series production this fall. Building on the OEM’s…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Capacity offering electric shunt truck May 2, 2023 Capacity Trucks has built an electric terminal truck, that it showcased for the first time at ACT Expo in Anaheim, Calif. “Our focus over the last…
Trucks Kodiak upfits electric Peterbilt with self-driving system May 2, 2023 Kodiak Robotics is showing at ACT Expo what it claims is the first autonomous fully electric Class 8 truck. The Peterbilt 579EV is equipped with Kodiak…
Equipment Battery supplies, charging infrastructure are lacking: O’Leary May 2, 2023 Battery-electric vehicles are proving their worth, but the head of North America’s largest truck manufacturer recognizes significant gaps that remain in battery supply chains and charging infrastructure alike. “There’s really…
Engines/Drivetrains BAE Systems, Eaton collaborating on electric vehicle systems May 1, 2023 Electric propulsion specialist BAE Systems is partnering with Eaton to develop electric vehicle technologies for the commercial vehicle sector. The two companies…
Sustainability Diesel era will end ‘sooner’ than predicted: report May 1, 2023 An updated report on sustainable fleets is suggesting the end of the diesel era is nigh, highlighting massive investments in zero-emission vehicles, tightening emissions controls, and rising fuel costs. “The…
Sustainability The costs of going electric are too great, the benefits too few May 1, 2023 There are bandwagons I can happily jump aboard. The Toronto Blue Jays come playoff time, for example. And of course Game of Thrones, Daenerys Targaryen in particular. But I digress…
Infrastructure Daimler partners to build commercial EV charging network April 28, 2023 Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has partnered with NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Alternatives to develop a charging network for electric commercial vehicles. Dubbed Greenlane, the joint venture will design,…
Equipment Daimler unveils new Rizon electric trucks for U.S. market April 28, 2023 Freightliner and Western Star have a new sibling in the U.S., with Daimler Truck launching the new Rizon brand of medium-duty electric trucks. The Class 4-5 vehicle configurations will be…
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…
Other, Trucks Thermo King releases third-gen TriPac diesel auxiliary power unit April 27, 2023 Thermo King’s third-generation TriPac diesel auxiliary power unit (APU) is now available for order, boasting improved efficiency and reduced emissions. Two models are available: an EPA…
Engines/Drivetrains, Trucks Motiv Power Systems launches next-generation electric vehicles April 27, 2023 Motiv Power Systems is launching its next generation of all-electric medium-duty trucks, featuring several upgrades for fleets. A motor and controller co-developed with Nidec offers Class…
Equipment California fleets to dominate Run on Less – Electric Depot April 26, 2023 Fleets from California will comprise most of the roster of companies taking part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric Depot demonstration. The…
Trucks Carrier Transicold to introduce new electric refrigeration units April 26, 2023 Carrier Transicold is coming out with two new Supra eCool single-temperature electric truck refrigeration units. The Supra e9 and e11 units can cover 14- to 28-foot…