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SEARCHElectric commercial trucks are still in their infancy but the technology and infrastructure that will power future trucks is quickly maturing.
Battery-electric commercial trucks aren't yet viable for every application, but you might start to see some on the road sooner than you think.
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Electric commercial trucks are still in their infancy but the technology and infrastructure that will power future trucks is quickly maturing. Here are a few recent stories on how electric trucks are shaping up and what some fleets can expect in the next few years.
In this exclusive HDT interview, Rocco “Rocky” DiRico, deputy commissioner for the Department of Sanitation New York outlines why he feels electric refuse trucks are his best future-fleet option.
James Dyson offers evidence that battery and electric motor technology are advancing more quickly than most of us think.
Electric trucks are coming, and proponents say they’ll earn their keep right out of the box.
In a series of tweets, CEO Elon Musk announced Tesla has gone into the trucking business.
Charging standards will help accelerate the use of electric trucks and progress is being made.
Volvo Trucks has announced plans to sell an all-electric truck called the Volvo VNR Electric in North America by 2020.
Hyliion’s hybrid-electric system makes the truck feel like you have only half a load in the box, says Equipment Editor Jim Park.
Electric trucks aren't new – but a number of factors may mean wider adoption than ever before. A look at some electric truck models old and new.
Purdue researchers demonstrated a high-power wireless charging system capable of delivering energy to electric heavy-duty trucks at highway speeds, advancing the concept of electrified roadways for freight transportation.
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The Environmental Protection Agency is asking diesel engine makers to provide information about diesel exhaust fluid system failures as it considers changes to emissions regulations.
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The Environmental Protection Agency said California can’t enforce its Heavy-Duty Inspection and Maintenance Regulation, known as Clean Truck Check, on vehicles registered outside the state. But California said it will keep enforcing the rule.
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The Trump administration has announced it will no longer criminally prosecute “diesel delete” cases of truck owners altering emissions systems in violation of EPA regulations. What does that mean for heavy-duty fleets?
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Natural gas is quietly building a reputation as a clean, affordable, and reliable alternative fuel for long-haul trucks. And Ian MacDonald with Hexagon Agility says the Cummins X15N is a big reason why.
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RoadOne IntermodaLogistics has bought a fully electric Tesla Semi heavy-duty truck, the first of up to 10 for its Oakland, California, operations.
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Mercedes-Benz has begun a new series of tests in Europe to validate vehicle compatibility with megawatt chargers and assess charging performance, thermal management, and usability on long-haul duty routes.
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Windrose customers will receive unlimited charging for three months on Greenlane’s high-power charging network.
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