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Cummins, other hydrogen ICE proponents hoping for zero-emission status

Hydrogen internal combustion advocates, including Cummins, say the carbon-cutting technology may be recognized as a zero-emission solution, which would be a big win for the nascent industry and competition for fuel cell and all-electric.

June 22, 2022

Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine

Hyzon fuel cell truck impresses with power and zero emissions

The low maintenance, instant torque, quiet operation and zero emissions of Hyzon's Class 8 fuel cell truck has impressed a Southern California fleet that's been operating the truck since last summer.

June 9, 2022

Fleets share ride and drive impressions of zero emission trucks and vans

Fleets looking to shrink their carbon footprint provide feedback on zero emission trucks and vans from a recent ride and drive event at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, California.

June 3, 2022

ACT Expo ride and drive zero emission vehicles

Used truck volumes continue to slide, older trucks show some pricing relief

April marks the tenth straight month of shrinking year-over-year used truck sales.

May 26, 2022

trucks on the highway

Cummins hydrogen engine offers more capability, lower cost over all-electric

Cummins talked with CCJ about their recently debuted 15-liter hydrogen engine which they see as an ideal bridge to zero emissions for regional and long-haul where all-electric may not be an ideal fit.

May 20, 2022

Cummins X15H hydrogen engine

Test drive: Isuzu's hulked up F-Series

Isuzu leapt into unfamiliar territory for MY2022: the Class 7 segment and offering a non-Isuzu engine for the first time.

May 17, 2022

Isuzu F-Series truck

Freightliner unveils new electric eCascadia

The fully battery electric eCascadia originally made its debut in 2018 as a proof of concept before swiftly being handed off to demonstration fleets with almost 50 trucking customers running real freight in the real world.

May 9, 2022

Freightliner eCascadia truck

Spec’ing with a purpose

While it's fine to subscribe to standardization where possible, fleets need to weigh the costs and make experienced, fact-based decisions.

May 4, 2022

Navistar readies for production of new Alabama-built powertrain

Navistar on Wednesday announced it plans to build an all-new integrated powertrain – a package that will include a Navistar-engineered engine and transmission – at its recently expanded Huntsville Powertrain Manufacturing Plant in North Alabama.

April 20, 2022

racks of Navistar engines

First 2027 CARB NOx-regs-compliant diesel engine put into service

Achates Power says its engine, which entered fleet service with Walmart in a Peterbilt 579, is the first to meet CARB's 2027 NOx emissions requirements. Also: Martin Brower adds electric Volvo to fleet; Mack launches electric truck range calculator.

April 8, 2022

Achates Power says its new engine is the first diesel engine on the road to be compliant with CARB's stringent 2027 ultra-low NOx emissions regulations.

Nearly 80,000 active trucks could be barred from operating in California at year-end

The final phase of CARB's Truck and Bus Regulation takes effect Jan. 1, 2023, banning the use of pre-2010 emissions-spec engines in the state. Due to new and used truck shortages, trucking groups are pressing CARB to extend the compliance deadline.

April 5, 2022

Semi-truck on a highway with California flag overlay

Peterbilt, Kenworth add Cummins B6.7N as option

The engine features a power range of 200 to 240 horsepower and 520-560 lb-ft torque while emitting 50% lower NOx emissions than current EPA standards.

March 31, 2022

The non-CDL Class 6 Model 536 is designed with a low cab entry height, improved visibility, low NVH and room for 3 people within the 2.1m wide cab.

Kenworth BEV eligible for voucher in New Jersey

Battery electric vehicles are exempt from New Jersey sales tax. Also: SuperRigs headed to Branson, Missouri in June.

March 28, 2022

Navistar's latest plant cuts production costs while going green

The plant will serve as Navistar’s benchmark for lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve product quality, drive operational efficiency and reduce cost and time.

March 23, 2022

Navistar plant San Antonio Texas

Volvo debuts new fuel efficient powertrain package

The overall functionality of the I-Torque configuration is that it uses Volvo Trucks’ 13-speed I-Shift feature with crawler gear, and combines the fuel efficiency advantages of direct drive with the performance and flexibility of overdrive.

March 15, 2022

I-Torque comprises the D13 Turbo Compound (TC) engine, the I-Shift with overdrive features, adaptive gear shift strategy, a new map-based version of the predictive cruise control Volvo I-See, and exceptionally low rear axle ratios as low as 2.15.

New Mack LR Electric available for order

Mack's next-generation Mack LR Electric battery-electric refuse truck is now available for order. Also: Alabama-based carrier raises driver pay again; nation's best truck stops, according to drivers.

March 4, 2022

The new Mack LR Electric features a longer range than its predecessor, Mack says.

Test drive: Hyliion Hypertruck ERX is smooth, powerful and unproven

Getting to zero emissions will require a lengthy period of transition that just might be better spent with the Hyliion Hypertruck ERX series hybrid.

March 1, 2022

Hyliion Hypertruck ERX

Peterbilt, Kenworth add new 18-speed AMT to lineup

The Eaton-engineered Paccar TX-18 and Paccar TX-18 Pro automated transmissions are available with the Kenworth T680, T880 and W990 and Peterbilt models 567, 389 and 579 equipped with MX-13 and MX-11 engines.

February 15, 2022

Paccar 18 speed transmission

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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.

Pilot Flying J station

Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

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