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Newsby Stephane BabcockApril 21, 2020

Daimler Truck, Volvo Group Form Fuel Cell Joint Venture

In a bold move, Daimler Truck AG and the Volvo Group agreed to join forces in an effort to speed up the development, establishment and acceptance of fuel cell vehicles – at a time when much of the focus on electric trucks among legacy truck makers has been on battery-electric solutions.

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VideosApril 15, 2020

NACFE: Trucking Through Uncertainty [Video]

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency reached out to a number of industry representatives, as well as some drivers who are facing the COVID-19 outbreak first-hand, to speak about how the pandemic is affecting trucking.

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ProductsApril 12, 2020

Toyo Introduces Super Regional Drive Tire

Toyo Tire's new NanoEnergy M671 super regional drive tire provides improved traction, fuel efficiency, and wear life, according to the company.

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Newsby Stephane BabcockApril 9, 2020

OPEC Oil Supply Cut Could Prompt Higher Fuel Prices

It's possible recent low diesel prices may start heading back up, with news that oil-producing countries plan to cut crude-oil production.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

Researchers Look to Replace Fossil Fuels With Metal Particles

Researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, are taking a different look at how to replace our reliance on fossil fuels – metal particles.

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Newsby StaffMarch 25, 2020

Fontaine Modification Offering Merlin Solar Panels

Fontaine Modification now offers installation of solar panel systems from Merlin Solar for customers nationwide in an effort to meet power demands and avoid jumpstarts.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffMarch 17, 2020

Survey Says: Emissions

HDT's Survey Says reader survey looks at EPA emissions standards, sustainability efforts, and moving to greener truck engines.

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Newsby StaffMarch 13, 2020

UPS Testing Electric/Autonomous Yard Tractors in England

UPS has begun testing the suitability and durability of Gaussin electric vehicles, which also have autonomous driving capability, to move semi-trailers and containers on the grounds of UPS’s advanced-technology freight hub in London.

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2020

Cummins Shows Medium-Duty Lineup, EPA/CARB Natural Gas Certifications

The Cummins Westport B6.7N natural gas engine recently received certifications from both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMarch 5, 2020

New Volvo Truck Range Focused on Drivers

After introducing electric and autonomous truck developments in 2019, Sweden's Volvo Trucks has unveiled four new truck models at once, squarely focused on the driver and productivity, meeting sustainability goals with more fuel-efficient internal combustion engines and alternative fuels.

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