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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2018

Kenworth to Work with UPS on SuperTruck II Project

Kenworth and UPS are collaborating on the Dept. of Energy's SuperTruck II program, using data from the shipping giant’s typical duty cycles to tune a fuel-efficient prototype truck.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 24, 2018

Thor COO: Electric Trucks a 'Fantastic' Fit for Regional, Local Class 8 Applications

Thor Trucks COO Giordano Sordoni says electric trucks are a surprisingly good fit for the majority of Class 8 operations today.

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ProductsMay 21, 2018

Vnomics Releases True Fuel App

Vnomics announced a mobile app for its True Fuel fuel-efficiency optimization tool, adding new capabilities for fairly motivating drivers with incentives through a mobile app and ROI calculator.

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Newsby StaffMay 18, 2018

Europe Proposes CO2 Emissions Standards for Commercial Trucks

The European Union aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% in just 12 years through the federation’s first proposed CO2 emissions standards.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Love’s Opens Ninth Travel Stop in Louisiana

Love’s Travel Stops has opened a new travel stop in Boyce, Louisiana, the ninth location in the state, the company announced.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Kalmar Plans to Offer Fully Electric Lineup by 2021

Kalmar, on the heels of a recent release of its electric T2 terminal tractor, has announced plans to offer electric versions of its lineup of vehicles by 2021.

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Newsby StaffMay 14, 2018

Total Becomes Largest Shareholder in Clean Energy Fuels

Energy producer and provider Total has entered into a broad strategic agreement with Clean Energy Fuels aimed at driving the deployment of new natural gas heavy-duty trucks.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

UPS to Deploy Electric Delivery Vehicles in London, Paris

UPS has announced a project with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.

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Videosby StaffMay 9, 2018

NACFE on Electric Trucks: Arguments For and Against [Video]

A new in-depth Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency digs into the arguments for and against electric commercial vehicles and where they work. This video explores some industry experts' opinions on the topic.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2018

Commentary: How Fuel-Efficient is That Electric Truck?

No standard means of demonstrating the efficiency of electric vehicles has taken root in trucking yet. But the EPA’s MPGe rating gives fleet managers a useful means of comparing new vehicles with conventional ones.

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