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Tico Electric Yard Tractor.
Newsby Jim ParkMay 28, 2024

Tico Unveils More Flexible Electric Yard Tractor

Tico's Next-Gen Pro-Spotter battery-electric terminal tractor delivers 160,000-pound-GCW capacity with up to 15 hours run time on a 312 kWh battery.

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Green Continental truck tire.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 28, 2024

Will Future Truck Tires Be Made From Dandelions and Rice Husk Ash?

Finding environmentally friendly substitutes for the materials that go into commercial truck tires is a challenging proposition. But tire makers are pushing the limits of science to find them. Learn more in the second installment of The Quest for Greener Truck Tires.

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Tesla Semi electric truck in parking lot
Newsby Jim ParkMay 24, 2024

Tesla Semi Update Still Leaves Questions

In the first update we've seen on the Tesla Semi in front of a trucking audience, Dan Priestley, head of the Tesla Semi program, shared a few details at ACT Expo on the battery-electric truck's progress.

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Illustration of Volvo truck with hydrogen system
Newsby StaffMay 24, 2024

Volvo Plans Trucks With Hydrogen-Powered Engines by End of Decade

Volvo Trucks will launch trucks with combustion engines that can run on green hydrogen as a complement to other zero-emission vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2024

Ryder: Can we Bridge the Cost Parity Gap Between Electric and Diesel Truck Operations?

The business case for electric trucks is more expensive for fleets than first anticipated, says Robert Sanchez, Ryder’s chief executive.

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Newsby Jim ParkMay 23, 2024

J.B. Hunt President: Cutting Carbon Emissions Now — Without Electric Trucks

Without relying on zero-emissions trucks, J.B. Hunt has committed to a 32% reduction in carbon emissions by 2032 compared to a 2019 baseline. President Shelley Simpson talked about the tough realities of zero-emission trucks at ACT Expo.

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Battery-electric Lion8 Tractor with trailer at loading dock.
Newsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2024

Lion Electric Unveils Class 8 Electric Tractor

“This isn’t just a truck, it’s a powerhouse on wheels,” said Nick Bruni of The Lion Electric Co. unveiling its new heavy-duty electric tractor at ACT Expo.

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Electric penske cargo van on expo floor
Newsby StaffMay 22, 2024

New Penske Energy to Help Commercial Fleets with Electrification

Penske Energy can help fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities.

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Volvo VNR Electric Tractor-Trailer with inset of Heliox EV chargers
Newsby StaffMay 21, 2024

Volvo Launches on Demand to Ease Electric Truck Adoption

Volvo on Demand is designed to simplify the acquisition and reduce the major upfront investment in battery-electric vehicles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Accelera Shows off Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Accelera by Cummins showed off next-generation versions of its hydrogen fuel cell engines, a high efficiency eAxle, and its next-generation batteries, at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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