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Mercedes-Benz eActros truck.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2025

Mercedes-Benz eActros Sets Guinness World Record

A Mercedes-Benz eActros electric truck has set a new world record for the longest distance driven backwards by a tractor-trailer.

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EPRI, CALSTART, and eTRUC Partners Celebrate the Launch of the CEC-Funded Advanced Transportation Research Center.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2025

New Research Hub Supports Higher Quality Electric Recharging infrastructure

And new research institute founded by EPRI, Calstart and eTRUC will serve as a testing hub and development center for heavy-duty electric truck charging technologies.

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Orange EV terminal tractors.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 3, 2025

Orange EV Introduces OptiGrid Fleet Charging Solution

Orange EV’s new OptiGrid’s platform eliminates grid delays and lowers total cost of ownership for commercial fleets.

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Paccar Parts Eaton DC fast truck charger.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2025

Paccar Parts Announces New EV Charger Solutions and Support

In addition to charging units, Paccar Parts will also be offering guidance on scaling for future site needs.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 27, 2025

Relay Payments Prevents Fuel Fraud Through ELD Integrations

Relay Pulse connects with more than 100 ELD providers to block unauthorized fueling and reduce manual oversight.

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Stacks of cargo containers at the Port of Los Angeles
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 27, 2025

Port of Los Angeles Plans Clean Truck Spending For Next 3 Years

The Port of Los Angeles said it will continue investing in zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks and supporting infrastructure over the next three years to help transition the drayage fleet serving the port to zero-emission models.

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Hyundai Xcient truck at ACT Expo 2025.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2025

Test Drive: Hyundai’s Xcient Fuel Cell Truck

A new, driver-focused interior suggests Hyundai is closing in on serial production and deployment of its Xcient fuel cell truck in North America.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeMay 15, 2025

California to Officially Repeal Advanced Clean Fleets Rules

California has agreed to formally repeal much of its controversial Advanced Clean Fleets electric-truck mandate as part of a legal settlement, while more states are pulling back on adopting the state's Advanced Clean Trucks rules.

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Plus announced it has recently successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with DSV, dm, and Iveco.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 14, 2025

Plus Wraps Up Autonomous Truck Testing in Europe

Plus has completed multi-month project to test semi-autonomous trucks jointly developed with Iveco.

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ZF Traxon 2 hybrid transmission.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 12, 2025

ZF Unveils Traxon 2 Hybrid Transmission for Trucks

ZF said its new TraXon 2 hybrid marks the next evolution of its modular automated manual transmission system.

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