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NewsJuly 26, 2023

WattEV Opens Heavy-Duty Truck Charger Depot at Long Beach Port

WattEV, working with several companies, launched what it calls the largest charging depot for electric trucks in the nation.

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ArticlesJuly 25, 2023

5 Steps to Fleet Fuel-Purchasing Savings

Fuel is always one of the highest operating costs for motor carriers, so fleets are constantly looking for additional fuel savings. Here are five tips to help save in the fuel-purchasing process.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 24, 2023

How Truck Drivers Can Effectively Use an Engine Brake

To drivers with less than five years of experience, it probably feels heretical to operate a diesel engine at 2,100 rpm. But if you want great performance from your engine brake, that’s where it needs to operate.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 24, 2023

Carrier Adds Greener Premium Performance Vector Trailer Refrigeration

Two new “premium performance” versions of the Carrier Transicold Vector trailer refrigeration system deliver high efficiency performance and significantly reduced emissions, according to the company.

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Articlesby Jim ParkJuly 21, 2023

What Trucking Fleets Need to Know About Engine Brakes

Fleets running downsped drivelines might be missing out on up to half the potential performance of their engine brakes. Here’s how to get the most from the engine brake while improving driver satisfaction and reducing brake wear.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 19, 2023

Volvo, Westport Team up on Zero-Emissions Engines

Volvo Group and Westport announced a joint venture to reduce CO2 emissions for long-haul truck fleets by developing HDPI fuel system technology for internal combustion engines.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 18, 2023

Penske Pairs Electric Tractor, Zero-Emission Refrigerated Trailer

ConMet eMobilility announced that Penske Logistics has pioneered zero-emissions refrigerated tractor-trailer transportation using its nMotion power-generation technology.  

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseJuly 12, 2023

Two Fleets Join Run on Less - Electric Depot Trial

Two more fleets have joined the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less – Electric Depot electric truck and charging infrastructure trials.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2023

57% of Diesel Trucks Near-Zero Emissions Models

The number of new near-zero-emissions diesel trucks on the road rose 10% between 2021 and 2022, according to the Diesel Technology Forum.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJuly 7, 2023

What Does CARB Emissions Compromise Mean for Trucking?

Is the deal inked between the California Air Resources Board and major truck and engine makers on state emissions standards good news for the trucking industry?

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