Hydrogen fuel cell: Page 3

Examining the full life cycle emissions of 'zero-emission' powertrains

In this week's 10-44, a look at ATRI's latest report examining the full life cycle carbon dioxide emissions of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks.

May 19, 2022

The truth about battery-electric trucks

Westport debuts hydrogen HPDI system

Westport claims its H2 HPDI system offers better performance than diesel units with up to 98% fewer emissions.

May 3, 2022

Westport H2 HPDI truck

Electric vehicles' lack of fuel tax leaves highway funding in limbo

Meaningful action on EV's impact on the Highway Trust Fund is likely several years away.

April 12, 2022

EV charging station

Mexican trucker shut down by FMCSA following drug, license violations

The driver was found to have a Mexican commercial license and a Washington state license after failing a drug test. Also: Battery electric trucks made up less than 2% of the market last year but are estimated to steadily climb through 2027.

February 10, 2022

Navistar's new CEO: Company 'won't be late' to electrification, but long-haul not a priority

While battery tech is likely to win out in the long-term, Navistar CEO Mathius Carlbaum says the U.S. is "slightly behind the curve" compared to other countries.

February 6, 2022

International eMV truck

Climate inaction is not an option for the trucking industry

When Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility at Daimler Trucks, said at ACT Expo earlier this year that “inaction is not an option,” I tend to agree.

November 4, 2021

climate change protest signs

Beyond headlines

NACFE has estimated that if every Class 8 vehicle produced today was magically a ZEV, it would still take 15 to 20 years to migrate them into 100% replacement of the existing vehicles.

September 7, 2021

Drivewyze demonstrates automated roadside inspections

The e-Inspections would automate many parts of a normal roadside inspection, saving time for fleets and drivers. Also: Nikola partners with Bosch for fuel-cell production; Bison adds two BEV trucks for cross-border operations.

September 3, 2021

Drivers Paperwork Sign Scale House Inspections

Schneider places big electric Freightliner order | Hino debuts fuel cell Class 8

50 BEVs headed to Schneider's SoCal operations. Also: In October 2020, Hino unveiled its Project Z – a development path to zero emissions Class 4 through Class 8 trucks; Barr-Nunn Transportation is expanding its Assured Pay fleet offering.

September 1, 2021

Fuel cell Hino truck

Toyota heavy-duty fuel cells coming in 2023

Toyota said its manufacturing plant in Kentucky will being producing fuel cell modules for Class 8 trucks in 2023.

August 25, 2021

Fuel Cell Module Tmmk01 1

Cummins, Air Products announce hydrogen partnership

Cummins will provide hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains for selected OEM partners’ heavy-duty trucks for Air Products, as Air Products begins the process of converting its global fleet of distribution vehicles to hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.

July 27, 2021

air products tank hauler

Hyundai set to deploy hydrogen tractors in California

NorCAL ZERO, where Hyundai expects to supply 30 XCIENT Fuel Cell by early 2023, will be the largest deployment of Class 8 hydrogen-powered vehicles in the U.S.

July 26, 2021

Hyundai XCIENT truck

Trucking calls on House Democrats to reject liability insurance hike

Trucking joins group petition asking members of the U.S. House of Representatives to reject an increase of motor carriers’ minimum liability insurance requirements. Also: Nikola expects to kick off BEV, fuel cell test with port partner.

May 7, 2021

Fleets can cash-in on their used EV batteries

Fleets that eventually exhaust their EV batteries can use them for back-up power or to charge other EVs, sell them as second-life power sources, trade them in for new batteries and eventually recycle them.

March 15, 2021

TCA's annual convention rescheduled for later this year

Truckload 2021: Las Vegas will now be held in September instead of April. Also, Michigan enacted its spring weight restrictions on March 1; Dana acquired a software firm to boost electrification; Hydrogen fuel cell assembly line in the works; and more.

March 2, 2021

Michigan's spring weight restrictions took effect in the shaded areas on March 1.

Daimler, Volvo fuel-cell joint venture underway

March 1, 2021

A key goal of Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group is to start with customer tests of trucks with fuel-cells in about three years and to commence series production during the second half of this decade.

Nikola updates fuel-cell truck plans for North American market, FMCSA shuts down driver

An Idaho-based trucker was issued a shutdown order after a crash and subsequent breathalyzer tests leading to DUI charges. Also: Nikola unveils its plans for hydrogen fuel-cell electric trucks; and an HHG mover pleaded guilty to a scam conspiracy.

February 24, 2021

Electric trucks run 'amazing' up Pikes Peak

Though it was 'not a competition,' all-electric Peterbilt 579EV and Kenworth T680 fuel cell deliver impressive and different results.

January 22, 2021

A Peterbilt 579EV and Kenworth T680 FCEV (fuel cell electric vehicle) became the first Class 8 trucks equipped with electric powertrains to climb Colorado’s famous and challenging Pikes Peak Highway.

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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

Volvo truck with crashed headlight

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

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