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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2019

Proterra Offers Turnkey Management for Battery-Electric Vehicles

Proterra Energy fleet solutions are a full suite of options that enable turnkey delivery of a complete energy ecosystem for heavy-duty electric fleets, including design, build, financing, operations, maintenance, and energy optimization.

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ProductsMay 15, 2019

Momentum Offers 120 DGE Capacity CNG Fuel System

Momentum Fuel Technologies is now offering a 120 diesel gallon equivalent tailgate compressed natural gas fuel system.

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Videosby Jim ParkMay 15, 2019

Focus On: Hyliion's Hybrid System On the Road [Video]

Hyliion's hybrid system adds an electric motor to the non-driven axle of a 6x2 setup. The system helps trucks in the least efficient situations, such as under acceleration and up hills. Equipment Editor Jim Park drove a loaded truck with Hyliion’s system and gives his initial thoughts on how it operates.

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Newsby StaffMay 13, 2019

Overhead-Charging Test Route for Electrified Trucks Opens in Germany

A new test route to determine the viability of using overhead electric wires to power specially equipped, diesel-hybrid trucks in Germany has opened on a stretch of autobahn in the State of Hesse.

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Newsby David CullenMay 10, 2019

Truck Platooning Pilot in Germany Deemed Runaway Success

A platooning project conducted in Germany has demonstrated that the electronically linked system is “safe, technically reliable, and easily applicable in the routine of a logistics company,” according to the project's partners.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2019

Webinar to Explore How Fleets Can Push the Limits of Fuel Economy

For fleets interested in improving their fuel economy, an upcoming webinar featuring NACFE exeutive director Mike Roeth will discuss how some fleets have improved fuel economy and offer tips on how to push beyond 10 mpg.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2019

Could Ocean-Going Fleets Raise Fuel Prices for Truck Fleets?

New emissions regulations targeting large ocean-going ships could raise fuel prices for trucking fleets at the pump on dry land, says NACFE’s Dave Schaller.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Kraft Heinz Deploys Orange EV Electric Trucks at Ohio Facility

In an effort to eliminate diesel emissions at its Ohio distribution center, Kraft Heinz has deployed three Orange EV electric terminal trucks to take on the bulk of work at the facility.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2019

How Balancing Truck Tires Helps the Bottom Line

Tire balancing has changed over the years – both the techniques used and the reasons for doing it. If you're not balancing your tractor and trailer tire and wheel assemblies, you could be leaving money on the table.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

Trillium Debuts Recharging Product for Fleets with Electric Vehicles

Trillium has announced PowerUP, a new program designed to serve electric vehicle fleets with safe, reliable, predictable and cost-effective electricity pricing for EV charging.

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