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Mercedes-Benz hydrogen-powered Actros truck.
Articlesby Jim ParkJune 19, 2024

Fuel Cell Trucks: Is Liquid Hydrogen the Way to Go?

Daimler Truck and industrial gas producer Linde have developed a liquid hydrogen storage and fueling technology that will cut weight and add range to hydrogen powered trucks.

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Tractor loading a farm truck in a field.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 18, 2024

American Petroleum Institute Sues EPA Over Emissions Regulations

The American Petroleum institute has filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032.

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A Mack LR Electric refuse truck in Portland, Maine.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2024

Maine’ First Electric Refuse Truck is a Mack LR Electric

Portland, Maine’s new Mack LR Electric refuse truck is equipped with a Heil 25 cubic-yard rear loader body, and it will be serviced and supported by O’Connor Motor Company.

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Close-up of an experimental liquid-hydrogen truck engine.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 14, 2024

Red ICE and Blue: The Hunt for a Hydrogen Truck Engine Part 1

At ACT Expo 2024, Bosch and the Southwest Research Institute showcased the industry-wide push to develop hydrogen-fueled heavy truck and industrial engines by the end of the decade.

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Karin Rådström, CEO Mercedes-Benz Trucks.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2024

Mercedes-Benz Begins 20-Country eActros Run in Europe

An 8,000-mile test run featuring two Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks has begun in Europe.

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Honda hydrogen fuel cell Class 8 concept truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 14, 2024

Honda Debuts Class 8 Hydrogen Truck

Honda is exploring hydrogen fuel cell technology in a market segment it has traditionally passed by: Commercial vehicles.

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Aerodynamic semi-truck.
Articlesby Jim ParkJune 11, 2024

Don't Give up on Trailer Aerodynamics

Improving trailer aerodynamics for heavy-duty trucking fleets is an easy and sure-fire way to reduce fuel consumption. Not only are you reducing your carbon footprint, you're putting money back in your pocket at the same time.

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A row of new Peterbilt Model 579EV electric trucks.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 10, 2024

Peterbilt Inks its Largest Electric Vehicle Order to Date

Einride has purchased 150 Model 579EV electric vehicles from Peterbilt for use by its heavy-duty fleet customers.

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Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 6, 2024

Engine Technology Forum Calls for Revised Renewable Fuel Standards

Allen Schaeffer, Executive Director of the Engine Technology Forum, talks to HDT about why his organization is urging the EPA to revise its current renewable fuel standards.

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A ZM Trucks fuel cell cabover truck at ACT Expo 2024.
Newsby Jack RobertsJune 6, 2024

HDT Electric Truck Roundup: June 6, 2024

Rizon, Mullen and ZM Trucks all have significant news coming off of a successful ACT Expo 2024.

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