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Newsby Jim ParkApril 14, 2021

How Optimizing Cylinder Deactivation Cut NOx Emissions 74% in Cummins-Tula Test

Testing of Tula's sophisticated cylinder deactivation control technology on a Cummins engine showed a 74% reduction in nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions. We talked to Tula's senior engineer about how it works.

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Newsby StaffApril 13, 2021

Double-Digit Order for Volvo VNR Electric Going to Last-Mile Delivery

Food service logistics supplier Quality Custom Distribution will deploy 14 Volvo VNR Electric models in its Southern California last-mile delivery routes over the next two years.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2021

Hyliion Forms Council to Advance Electric Powertrain

The Hypertruck Innovation Council will collaborate closely with Hyliion to provide insights in the development of the Hypertruck electric powertrain for Class 8 commercial trucks.

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Newsby Jim ParkMarch 31, 2021

NACFE Names 13 Fleets for Run on Less Electric

Thirteen fleets operating medium and heavy duty trucks will participate in North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI's Run on Less – Electric technology demonstration in September.

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Newsby Vesna BrajkovicMarch 30, 2021

Could VMT Tax Help Fund the $3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan?

Revenue options are being considered to help fund President Biden's infrastructure plan. One idea that has been floated is a vehicle miles traveled tax to raise revenue for the shrinking Highway Trust Fund.

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Newsby StaffMarch 26, 2021

Eaton, Tenneco to Produce Exhaust Thermal Management System

Tenneco’s Cold Start Thermal Unit will be combined with Eaton’s TVS blower technology to create an integrated exhaust thermal management system intended to reduce harmful exhaust emissions.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2021

Traton to Focus on Electric Trucks

The Traton Group (which is in the process of buying Navistar) announced it is investing $1.9 billion in research and development of e-mobility by 2025, and cutting its investment in traditional drivetrains.

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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2021

Peterbilt Launches EV Operating Cost Calculator

Peterbilt has added an EV Operating Cost Calculator to its website to help prospective electric vehicle customers compare electric trucks to conventional models.

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Newsby StaffMarch 18, 2021

Lion Electric, Geotab Develop Electric-Vehicle Telematics

Lion Electric and Geotab worked together to develop a new advanced telematics system specifically for electric vehicles, called LionBeat.

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Articlesby Jim ParkMarch 17, 2021

Q&A: Hyzon's Big Plans for Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Vehicles

The global hydrogen revolution for commercial vehicles is already underway, says Craig Knight – and his company, Hyzon Motors, isn’t waiting around for traditional heavy-vehicle makers to go to market with fuel-cell trucks and buses. Learn more in our interview with Knight.

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