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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkOctober 7, 2020

Hyundai Plans to Bring Fuel-Cell COE Trucks to U.S. Starting Next Year

The delivery of Hyundai Xcient Fuel Cell electric trucks to customers in Switzerland this year represents the Korean truck maker's first steps toward putting 2,000 fuel-cell trucks into customers' hands around the world by the end of 2021 – including the U.S.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 6, 2020

New, Expanded Hendrickson Suspensions Available on New Western Star

Hendrickson debuted the Haulmaax EX suspension as part of its premium rear suspension portfolio included in the chassis enhancements of the new Western Star 49X, as well as the expansion of Ultimaax and Primaax EX.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 6, 2020

Allison Transmission Launches Electric Truck Axles

Allison Transmission has launched eGen Power, its new series of fully integrated zero-emission electric axles, starting with the 100D for heavy-duty trucks.

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Fuel Smartsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 6, 2020

Lion Electric Offering EV Charging Equipment, Expertise

The Lion Electric Company, which makes battery-electric trucks and buses, has launched a new division focused on making electric-charging infrastructure easier for fleets.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 6, 2020

KeepTruckin Launches Smart Load Board with Major Broker Partners

KeepTruckin's new Smart Load Board makes available in KeepTruckin’s platform thousands of loads from industry partners – including many of the largest brokerages in North America.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Clean Truck Procession Opens New Port of Long Beach Bridge

A procession of clean, zero-emissions and near-zero-emissions drayage trucks were a highlight of ceremonies marking the opening of a new bridge at the Port of Long Beach.

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Fuel Smartsby Jim ParkOctober 5, 2020

Hino, Toyota Developing Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck for North America

Hino's new hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 tractor will deliver heavy-duty capability and clean emissions. It's just part of Project Z, the company's development path to zero-emissions battery-electric vehicles, ranging from Class 4 to Class 8.

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Equipmentby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Medium-, Heavy-Duty Truck Orders Positive 4th Month in a Row

Class 8 orders surged in September to the highest since October 2018, as a stronger than expected economic and freight recovery is giving fleets more confidence and spurring equipment orders.

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Fleet Managementby StaffOctober 2, 2020

Former HDT Chief Passes Away

James N. (Jim) Hutchinson, who was chief executive officer of Heavy Duty Trucking and its parent company Newport Communications Group for eight years, died Sept. 24 in Newport Beach, California, following a heart attack.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffOctober 2, 2020

NHTSA Reports Slight Increase in Large-Truck Occupant Fatalities

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released a preview of 2019 data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which included estimates for the first half of 2020.

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