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Isuzu will launch electric truck next year with 4 battery pack options

The N-Series EV joins a crowded battery-electric final-mile field filled with commercial vans, electrified legacy models and BEVs from startups.

March 8, 2023

Isuzu N-Series EV

Bigger not always better when spec'ing EV batteries and chargers

While it may be tempting to spec a larger EV battery and more powerful charger, it's not always needed and it actually may do more harm than good.

March 7, 2023

Green Truck Summit Work Truck Show

Cummins boss: You can see a future where the need for engines will decrease

Jennifer Rumsey is leading Cummins' migration from the diesel engine her company invented more than 100 years ago.

March 7, 2023

Cummins President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey speaking at Green Truck Summit

Biggest hurdle to reduced emissions isn't infrastructure; it's the government

Trucking companies are being strong armed into cleaner transport solutions, and the 12% FET can add more than $50,000 to the price of the latest low- or zero-emission vehicle.

March 5, 2023

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Mercedes taking careful aim at competition with all-new electric eSprinter cargo van

The all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van is coming later this year with some advantages over the competition including safer batteries and a tow package.

March 1, 2023

Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van

There's no 'learn as you go' approach with electric vehicles

On Tuesday afternoon during its Annual Meeting in Orlando, TMC again turned its attention toward what could easily be the third pillar of its operation — safety. Particularly safety regarding battery electric vehicles.

February 28, 2023

TMC battery electric vehicle panel

'No silver bullet' in the powertrain of the future

A panel of freight and green technology experts discussed the coming reality for trucking as its emissions levels are further scrutinized.

February 28, 2023

Adam Buttgenbach, PepsiCo

TMC hitting the gas on EV safety recommended practice

With more electric Class 8 trucks hitting North American roadways each day, ATA’s Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) is racing to develop ideal safety processes for fleet owners and service shops to use on battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the field.

February 27, 2023

TMC EV safety task force chairman Chas Voyles

NACFE stresses immediacy, partnerships as fleets navigate zero emission 'messy middle'

During the 'messy middle' fleets will have many powertrain options, but there will be no clear winning solution.

February 26, 2023

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ConMet updates wheel-end options and new driver app

ConMet's new electronic wheel hub disconnect will disengage electric motor from wheel end to improve efficiency and extend EV range.

February 26, 2023

ConMet's wheel hub disconnect (in development) can disengage the wheel end from the electric motor to improve efficiency and extend electric vehicle range.

New truck buyers dictate the portfolio planning of used truck buyers

Fleets that buy new trucks largely dictate the vehicles that second and third buyers will choose from, and that will soon include zero-emission trucks.

February 20, 2023

used semi trucks for sale

The long-haul segment is trucking’s biggest hurdle for electrification

Truckload Carriers Association Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs David Heller warns that zero-emissions trucks are not ready for primetime as the Biden Administration pursues stringent zero-emission goals.

February 17, 2023

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Soup of the day

There's a tangled web of overlapping acronyms to describe electric, hydrogen-powered and zero-emissions trucks, but somewhere along the line we would like to get back to just calling it a truck, right?

February 13, 2023

Electric Peterbilt 579EV 'perfect fit' for major utility with ambitious emission goals

All-electric Class 8 trucks had been confined to the ports in California until Southern California Edison recently announced the acquisition of their first electric tractor, a Peterbilt 579EV. Peterbilt expects other utilities to follow.

February 6, 2023

Electric Peterbilt 579EV utility Southern California Edison

Jones Logistics acquiring Nationwide Express

Mississippi-based Jones Logistics announced it is acquiring 100-truck Nationwide Express. Also: TEC Equipment's Portland location is now a Mack and Volvo Certified EV Dealership; six fleets petition FMCSA for waiver to allow flashing brake lights

February 3, 2023

Jones Logistics truck

Electric trucks as-a-service provide low-cost entry into zero emissions

Fleet-as-a-service, vehicle-as-a-service...whatever the name, fleets can get around the high cost and headaches of transitioning to electric trucks by leasing through a company that can handle service, maintenance, charging and subsidies.

February 2, 2023

Zeems Solutions in Inglewood, Calif. is leasing electric trucks, including this electric Volvo VNR, to Kuehne+Nagel's vendors at Los Angeles International Airport. Zeems handles truck charging, maintenance, service, subsidies and even wrapped the trucks with Kuehne+Nagel's branding.

NHTSA begins process for side trailer underride guard rulemaking

NHTSA sends trailer side underride pre-rule to White House's OMB. Also: TA will partner with Electrify America to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations; severe-duty Autocar trucks recalled.

January 31, 2023

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Penske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'

As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.

January 23, 2023

Shell Penske Renewable Diesel

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Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design

Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.

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Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

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How technology is working to prevent your yard from becoming a trucking graveyard

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