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Illustration of Volvo truck with hydrogen system
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 24, 2024

Volvo Plans Trucks With Hydrogen-Powered Engines by End of Decade

Volvo Trucks will launch trucks with combustion engines that can run on green hydrogen as a complement to other zero-emission vehicles.

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Fuel Smartsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2024

Ryder: Can we Bridge the Cost Parity Gap Between Electric and Diesel Truck Operations?

The business case for electric trucks is more expensive for fleets than first anticipated, says Robert Sanchez, Ryder’s chief executive.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkMay 23, 2024

J.B. Hunt President: Cutting Carbon Emissions Now — Without Electric Trucks

Without relying on zero-emissions trucks, J.B. Hunt has committed to a 32% reduction in carbon emissions by 2032 compared to a 2019 baseline. President Shelley Simpson talked about the tough realities of zero-emission trucks at ACT Expo.

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Battery-electric Lion8 Tractor with trailer at loading dock.
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2024

Lion Electric Unveils Class 8 Electric Tractor

“This isn’t just a truck, it’s a powerhouse on wheels,” said Nick Bruni of The Lion Electric Co. unveiling its new heavy-duty electric tractor at ACT Expo.

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Electric penske cargo van on expo floor
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 22, 2024

New Penske Energy to Help Commercial Fleets with Electrification

Penske Energy can help fleet operators plan, design, and deploy optimized EV charging infrastructure capabilities.

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Futuristic-looking Kenworth SuperTruck 2 freight efficiency demonstration truck
Equipmentby Jack RobertsMay 21, 2024

Kenworth SuperTruck 2 Looks to the Future

Kenworth engineers asked themselves, "What does the next-generation vehicle for long-haul transportation look like?" Their answer was the SuperTruck 2 freight-efficiency demonstrator at ACT Expo in Las Vegas.

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Volvo VNR Electric Tractor-Trailer with inset of Heliox EV chargers
Fuel Smartsby StaffMay 21, 2024

Volvo Launches on Demand to Ease Electric Truck Adoption

Volvo on Demand is designed to simplify the acquisition and reduce the major upfront investment in battery-electric vehicles.

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White Tern tractor on expo floor
Equipmentby Jim ParkMay 20, 2024

New Class 8 Electric Truck from Hino and Hexagon Purus

A new Class 8 battery-electric truck brand is entering the U.S. market, the product of a long-term agreement between Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus.

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Fuel Smartsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Accelera Shows off Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Accelera by Cummins showed off next-generation versions of its hydrogen fuel cell engines, a high efficiency eAxle, and its next-generation batteries, at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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Navistar International electric trucks with wind turbines in background
Fleet Managementby StaffMay 20, 2024

Navistar Aims to Simplify Battery-Electric Truck Transition

As it prepares to add heavy-duty trucks to its battery-electric vehicle lineup, Navistar has announced a suite of comprehensive ownership solutions designed to make the transition to BEVs easier for customers.

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