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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 8, 2023

Tesla Semis Shine on PepsiCo’s Long-Haul Electric Routes

Pepsi is one of the first fleets in the nation deploying Tesla Semi electric trucks in long-haul routes with heavy loads out of its Sacramento, California, distribution center. Its operations are featured in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s Run on Less Electric-Depot program.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 8, 2023

CARB Program to Help Small Fleets, Owner-Operators with ZEV Transition

The California Air Resources Board and transportation nonprofit Calstart launched Cal Fleet Advisor, a free assistance program to help small fleets and owner-operators make the transition to zero emissions trucks.

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Newsby StaffAugust 7, 2023

Smart Technology Keeping Lights Green for Freight

An ongoing technology-driven effort by the North Central Texas Council of Governments aims to implement intelligent traffic signal optimization — allowing trucks to make fewer stops for traffic lights.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2023

Leadership Shakeup at Nikola as Company Reports Q2 Progress

Nikola announced that Michael Lohscheller will step down as president and CEO of the battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel-cell-electric truck maker.

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Newsby StaffAugust 4, 2023

HDT Survey Wants Fleet Input on Alt-Fuels and Zero-Emission Vehicles

Help HDT’s editors stay on top of one of the most rapidly changing challenges in trucking — decarbonizing transportation using alternative fuels and zero-emissions vehicles.

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Newsby Jack RobertsAugust 3, 2023

Charge 32 Electric Trucks Simultaneously? Schneider Found a Way

A dual-cord dispenser capable of charging two vehicles at once is a highlight of Schneider's South El Monte, California, transition to battery-electric trucks.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

NY Launches $12 Million EV and Electric Grid Integration Initiative

New York announced a $12 million initiative to support the development and demonstration of innovative solutions to advance electric vehicle adoption, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and the integration of electric vehicles with the electric grid.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

PGT Running Dedicated Route with Nikola Electric Truck

PGT Trucking is using a Nikola Class 8 zero-emissions truck on a dedicated route for Steel Dynamics, a large North American steel producer and metals recycler.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 3, 2023

Petro-Canada Launches Lubricant Line for Electric Vehicles

Petro-Canada Lubricants launched a line of purpose-designed lubricants for battery-electric vehicles.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseAugust 2, 2023

Bridgestone Updates Ultra-Wide Tire for Long-Haul Fleets

Bridgestone Americas introduced the Greatec M703 Ecopia ultra-wide-base tire for long-haul and regional applications.

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