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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 19, 2023

DHL Begins Class 8 Electric Truck Operations in North America

DHL said it will begin operating Class 8 electric delivery trucks in several states and that early results show reductions in energy costs and improved driver satisfaction.

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Videosby Jim ParkDecember 15, 2023

Can Microgrids Speed the Transition to Electric Trucks? (Video)

Joshua Goldman, vice president of E-mobility at microgrid and DER deployment advisor Xendee, says off-grid energy sources offer resiliency from power outages while helping to level the cost of electricity supplied by utility companies. Could a microgrid kickstart your transition from diesel to BEV?

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Newsby Jack RobertsDecember 14, 2023

Study: Electrification of Interstate Corridors Critical for Electric Truck Adoption

A new white paper produced by Uber Freight found that a nationwide, strategic, electric infrastructure plan — with an emphasis on Interstate highways — is essential for electric truck adoption by fleets.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 14, 2023

Greenlane, Uber Freight Using Data to Accelerate Truck Charging Infrastructure

Uber Freight and Greenlane have teamed up to accelerate the development and installation of commercial electric truck charging stations.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 14, 2023

Westport Demonstrates Hydrogen Engine Technology in Sweden

Westport teamed up with Transportation and Energy Partners in Sweden to demonstrate hydrogen-powered internal combustion engine technology for commercial vehicles.

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ArticlesDecember 13, 2023

One Answer to Trucking's Decarbonization Challenge: Low-Viscosity Oils

As truck makers and fleet managers face increasing pressure to lower their carbon footprint, one step fleets can take to help with decarbonization efforts is using lower-viscosity engine oils.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 12, 2023

NACFE: Increased Intermodal Transport Will Reduce Emissions

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency found that intermodal rail combined with zero-emission drayage vehicles are capable in combination of reducing freight emissions.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 11, 2023

Neste Expands Renewable Diesel Availability in Washington State

Neste is working with Coleman Oil Company to increase the availability of renewable diesel fuel in the state of Washington.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsDecember 8, 2023

Q&A: Navistar’s Tobias Glitterstam on Electric Trucks

Tobias Glitterstam, Navistar’s recently named chief strategy and transformation officer, sat down for an interview with HDT to talk about zero-emission trucking and why he thinks fleets need more help to make that transition go smoother and faster. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2023

Autocar, GM to Produce Fuel-Cell Electric Vocational Trucks

GM will supply Autocar with its Hydrotech power cubes to power fuel-cell-electric trucks in applications ranging from cement mixers to terminal tractors.

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