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Newsby StaffAugust 26, 2020

Volvo LIGHTS Broadens Electric Truck Charging Options

Volvo Trucks North America recently collaborated with charging connector provider REMA EV Connections to secure UL certification for its Combined Charging System CCS2 connector as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.

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NewsAugust 25, 2020

Proterra Unveils Customizable Battery Pack for Range of Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles

The new, narrower H Series battery packs were designed to package into standard truck frame rails and increase packaging flexibility for Proterra-Powered customers.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockAugust 24, 2020

NACFE, RMI Report Offers Electrification Framework Analysis

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE), along with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), released a report on a three-prong electrification framework that could make electric trucks a reality in states other than just California.

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NewsAugust 21, 2020

Navistar Announces Electric Vehicle Association Membership

CharIN E.V. aims to advance EV adoption by promoting the Combined Charging System as the global standard.

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Articlesby Stephane BabcockAugust 20, 2020

UPS Moves Down Electric Truck Path with New eCascadia

Recently, UPS dipped its toes a little deeper into the electric truck market with the acquisition of a Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric Class 8 truck.

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Newsby StaffAugust 20, 2020

Idealease Takes Hyliion, Dana Hybrid Class 8 on a Tour

Hyliion Inc. and Dana Incorporated recently launched a national program with truck leasing, rental and maintenance company Idealease to demonstrate Hyliion’s Hybrid Diesel Powertrain.

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NewsAugust 20, 2020

COVID-19 Can’t Derail Electrification Momentum

Speakers at the opening session of ACT Virtual share progress on electric-truck development and deployment.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

Thermo King Adds Solar to Heating Unit

Thermo King is now offering solar panels on heating units to help fleets save money and increase battery life and uptime, as well as provide improved freeze protection.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

Black Horse Carriers, Penske Deploying Electric Trucks

Black Horse Carriers recently joined Penske Truck Leasing’s electric vehicle program, coming together to launch a battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia into the Black Horse Carriers regular operation.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2020

SAF-Holland Supplies Rear Air Suspensions for VW Electric Truck

SAF-Holland recently announced it has been selected to supply the rear drive air suspensions for the new VW Electric Truck in Brazil.

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