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Battery electric
Wisconsin dealer gets Volvo, Mack EV certification
Kriete Truck Centers is Wisconsin's first Mack and Volvo certified electric vehicle dealer. Also: TA seeking Citizen Driver nominations; A. Duie Pyle opens LTL service center in West Virginia.
September 11, 2023
Charging forward with electric truck charging stations
California isn’t the only state offering rebates, incentives, tax credits, and other growth opportunities for electric truck public charging station installation.
August 29, 2023
Tire particulates
The argument on tire dust is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) weigh more than their internal combustion counterparts so the tires wear much faster.
August 25, 2023
Battery electric
Volvo launches one-stop-shop for EV charging services
Volvo's Turnkey Solutions program offers a consolidated fleet management process for procuring vendor services, parts and products for EV charging. Also: OOIDA calls on FMCSA to move on broker transparency proposal; Priority Courier Experts acquired.
August 23, 2023
Alternative power
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX: an EV assisted by natural gas
The Hypertruck ERX is capable of charging its own batteries using natural gas.
August 22, 2023
Battery electric
Daimler exec named to new government working group on EVs
Daimler's head of eMobility was tapped to join the Electric Vehicle Working Group (EVWG) by the U.S. DOE and DOT. Also: Bridgestone breaks ground on tire plant expansion; Marten names new executive VP; Heartland Express again recognized by FedEx Express.
August 18, 2023
Battery electric
Coolant leak the cause of 'suspicious' Nikola truck fire, BEV sales on hold
Nikola said it would recall 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles and put sales of its all-battery model on hold.
August 14, 2023
Trucks
Multi-million dollar renovation at Mack Experience Center plus their zero emission goals
Video tour of the renovated Mack Experience Center hosted by Mack Trucks North America President Jonathan Randall.
August 11, 2023
Battery electric
Schneider expands electric fleet with new terminal tractors
Schneider has added two electric terminal tractors at its Rancho Cucamonga, California, cross dock location. Also: New York City cracking down on overweight trucks; Musket expanding DEF production with new facility.
August 11, 2023
Alternative power
J.B. Hunt adding Nikola battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell trucks to fleet
The CCJ Top 250 carrier's initial order includes 10 battery-electric and 3 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Also: Shippers' conditions continue upswing; new Knight-Swift Board member; Nikola gets hydrogen fueling station grants; LTL fleet adds BEVs.
August 2, 2023
Battery electric
Electric trailers may get weight allowance and court date
California is taking a closer look at electric trailers, and the U.S. Supreme Court may have to do the same following an emissions ruling that applies only to conventional trailers.
July 27, 2023
Battery electric
SolCold wrap reduces HVAC use, improves EV range
An Israeli startup is looking to test its temperature-reducing Glacier 100 wrap on more trucks following successful testing on an electric box truck.
July 13, 2023
Battery electric
FET repeal may hinge on truck safety, high ZEV cost and supply chain issues
The latest effort to repeal the costly Federal Excise Tax may have the best shot yet thanks to increased regulations, higher zero-emission vehicle costs and supply chain issues.
July 13, 2023
Battery electric
Michigan lands $13M for 'truck stop of the future'
The Mobility Charging Hub will house EV charging solutions, solar canopies and battery energy storage systems.
July 4, 2023
Battery electric
Ride along in Kenworth's K270E electric box truck
The Kenworth K270E has three battery pack options and its range and charge time make it ideal for local pick-ups and deliveries.
June 30, 2023
Trucks
Everything you need to know about Nikola's electric semi
Nikola claims that this is "the most advanced zero-emissions Class 8 semi truck," but why is that?
June 25, 2023
Battery electric
Watch: How lithium iron phosphate EV batteries are made
Our Next Energy CEO Mujeeb Ijaz shows how lithium iron phosphate batteries are made at their plant in Van Buren, Michigan.
June 20, 2023
Battery electric
Watch: Mack provides a closer look at their MD Electric
Watch and learn more about the Mack MD Electric, including range, regenerative braking and roll out dates, in CCJ's video interview with Mack Trucks Regional Vice President Zachary Bourn.
June 5, 2023
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Re-assembly of Starship 3.0 underway as Shell, Cummins prep for run
Shell and Cummins expect to kick off a nearly 3,500-mile trip by month's end in a concept truck fired by natural gas.
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