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Newsby Jim ParkNovember 19, 2019

Nikola Teases Breakthrough in Electric Truck Battery Technology

Nikola has developed a new type of battery it claims could allow ranges of up to 800 miles between charges for battery electric trucks with a 40% weight reduction and 50% lower cost.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 18, 2019

Cummins Commits to Long-term Sustainability Plan: Planet 2050

Cummins is stepping up the fight against climate change and pollution with a series of short- and long-term goals that will produce reductions waste from its manufacturing facilities worldwide as well as strategies to reduce the carbon footprint from its internal combustion engine products.

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Newsby StaffNovember 12, 2019

Daimler Launches E-Mobility Ecosystem to Consult with Fleets on Going Electric

Daimler is launching an E-Mobility Ecosystem consutling business to help fleets find out if their operations would be suitable for electric trucks.

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Articlesby Jim ParkNovember 11, 2019

How Tires and Wheels Can Help Save Fuel

From the axle spindle to the tread rubber, the rotating mass at the end of your axles have an impact on fuel economy.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Launches Nationwide Tech Tour

A Jacobs Vehicle Systems truck, loaded with technological enhancements to promote better fuel consumption, reduce harmful emissions and improve engine braking capabilities, is now touring North America.

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeNovember 8, 2019

How One Fleet Discovered Holes in Its Fuel-Economy Strategy

Hirschbach Motor Lines wasn't getting the expected fuel economy returns from its aerodynamic devices until the fleet sought the help of Mesilla Valley Transportation to conduct proper testing.

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Newsby StaffNovember 7, 2019

Mercedes-Benz Electric Truck Testing Returns Promising Results

Mercedes-Benz has been testing its all-electric eActros commercial trucks in real-world usage for about a year. So far, it has received positive feedback for using the electric vehicles in short range distribution applications.

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Newsby Jim ParkNovember 7, 2019

ConMet eHub Harnesses Kinetic Energy for Electric Vehicles

ConMet says its new eHub can power electric or hybrid vehicles - starting out with an alternative, fuel-saving way to power trailer refrigeration systems.

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Newsby StaffNovember 6, 2019

Volvo Begins Selling Electric Trucks in Europe

Volvo Trucks has started selling its Volvo FL and Volvo FE electric trucks within select markets within Europe, the company announced.

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NewsNovember 5, 2019

Regional Haul, Yard Tractors Are Well-Suited for Electrification

Regional haul and yard tractors represent two good opportunities for the early adoption of fully-electric Class 8 trucks, according to speakers at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show.

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