Renewable diesel is a strong alternative to ULSD in terms of performance and emissions. But so is biodiesel — in some cases providing additional advantages like lower price, better availability and further emission reductions. Learn more.
Daimler Trucks showed off a Mercedes-Benz concept truck powered by fuel cells, with a range of up to 1,000 kilometers (more than 600 miles). Customer trials are to start in 2023. It also outlined when its battery-electric eActros trucks are projected to be available, with a first look at a long-haul version.
All Peterbilt Model 220EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $95,000 HVIP voucher.
Mack Trucks plans to commercialize the Mack LR Electric, its refuse model equipped with a fully electric integrated Mack drivetrain.
Scania has officially launched its range of plug-in hybrid and fully electric trucks with a focus on last-mile operations.
Odyne Systems, LLC announced a multi-year agreement with EnerDel, Inc., to provide EnerDel’s PE500-403 Vigor + units for use in Odyne’s hybrid and electric systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
According to author Robert Bryce, the move away from diesel will take more than just a desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
While Nikola says it has working prototypes of the Nikola Tre battery-electric semi, it doesn’t deny that an early prototype of its hydrogen-electric powered semi-truck was not driving under its own power in a 2017 video.
Hyundai's new global advocacy program to highlight hydrogen fuel cell technology includes heavy-duty trucks. Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge explores what the Korean vehicle maker has said about bringing fuel-cell trucks to the U.S. in this video.
Nikola Corporation reacts to a Hindenburg Research report detailing fraud and misrepresentation by the hydrogen fuel cell and electric automaker.
Dependable Highway Express has added a pair of Volvo VNR Electric trucks to its Southern California fleet as part of the Volvo LIGHTS project.
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) has revised its Tractor Aerodynamic Devices and Trailer Aerodynamic Devices confidence reports. Originally published in 2016, several equipment developments led NACFE to revise the reports.
New and extended contracts for more than 20 million gallons of Redeem renewable natural gas will accommodate the continued demand across key business segments.
Navistar said an electric truck will be the first vehicle off the line at its new San Antonio production facility when it opens in the spring of 2022. The news came as part of the company’s third-quarter earnings release.
Estes Express Lines will soon be adding 50 new natural gas trucks fueled with Clean Energy Fuels’ Redeem renewable natural gas to its growing sustainable fleet.
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Since fuel savings cover more than just costs and consumption, we decided to rename the Fuel section in this year's Fact Book to give it a broader range of topics to cover.
Since fuel savings cover more than just costs and consumption, we decided to rename the Fuel section in this year's Fact Book to give it a broader range of topics to cover.
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