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NewsDecember 18, 2019

Canadian Province Cracking Down on Truck Emissions

Ontario will increase its focus on truck emissions in 2020 as the Canadian province prepares to crack down on anyone that bypasses emissions controls – and that includes on-highway enforcement on trucks from other jurisdictions.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 18, 2019

TuSimple Study Finds 10% Fuel Savings for Autonomous Trucks

Autonomous truck developer TuSimple said the results of a recent fuel economy study proved that trucks under autonomous control get up to 10% better fuel economy than similarly equipped trucks operating with human drivers.

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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

Neuron EV's Torq Enters Heavy-Duty Electric Truck Arena

Neuron EV has unveiled its Neuron EV Torq, an electric semi-truck that boasts improved sustainability, functionality, safety and convenience for commercial truck drivers.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 10, 2019

NACFE Predicts a Zero-Emissions Freight Future

A "messy middle" period of new alternative-fuel technology trials has already begun, a new report says. In a couple of decades, fleets will be moving freight in a zero-emissions mode both profitably and productively, it predicts.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 10, 2019

Volvo Fielding Heavy-Duty Electric Concept Trucks Overseas

Sweden’s Volvo Group has developed electric concept trucks for construction and regional-distribution applications in Europe.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 10, 2019

DHL Testing New All-Electric Delivery Truck

DHL Express has begun testing new, improved versions of the electric StreetScooter Work and Work L delivery trucks in Europe. A North American evaluation program is planned as well.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 6, 2019

EPA Attempt to Rollback Glider-Kit Limits Slammed as Shoddy

The investigative report does not question the content of the proposed rollback rule.

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Newsby David CullenDecember 5, 2019

California Won't Enforce Trailer GHG Rules for at Least Two Years

The California Air Resources Board is suspending enforcement of its greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailer for at least two years.

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 4, 2019

New York City Taking 'Cargo Bikes' for a Spin

Aiming to get some diesel-powered delivery trucks off the streets, the Big Apple has approved a pilot to evaluate the performance of "cargo bicycles" on its streets, loading zones, bike lanes, and sidewalks.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Penske eCascadia Electric Trucks Reach the 10,000 Mile Mark

Penske Truck Leasing said the two electric eCascadia Freightliner Class 8 tractors it is evaluating have already reached 10,000 real-world operational miles.

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