OEMs control EV battery specs for the moment, but fleets eventually will be able to specify different chemistries and battery types for their battery-electric trucks based on their needs.
April 11, 2022
Matt Betz of DTE Energy shares some of the steps in his plan in hopes other vocational fleets can use it as a template for their own EV efforts.
April 1, 2022
Zeus Electric Chassis is set to deliver five trucks to the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District in California (SMUD) in May. Learn more about the vehicles and why SMUD is going all-electric.
March 28, 2022
You might be surprised by the number of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks that have been deployed in the U.S., given the amount of media coverage given to them.
February 3, 2022
There is something for everyone in the electric truck segment, from fleet-forward offerings such as the Ford F-150 Lightning and the newly announced Chevrolet Silverado EV to the futuristic Canoo Pickup and Tesla Cybertruck.
January 14, 2022
John B. Poindexter and Mark Hope of JB Poindexter & Co discuss how bodies and upfits are evolving to integrate with electric vehicle chassis and how the company’s new business unit will serve this burgeoning market.
January 10, 2022
Whether plugging in EVs at work, at home, or in public, a fleet operation must take the steps and do the research to determine the most efficient and time-saving balance of infrastructure.
December 22, 2021
The numbers can separate facts from fears as the first adopters of electric vehicles travel enough miles to produce accurate results.
December 13, 2021
For managers of large corporate fleets looking to electrify, these internal practices must be followed before spending capital and setting up operations.
December 7, 2021
Adam Wilkum, director of e-Mobility for Roush CleanTech, discusses the importance of researching what will work best for your operation sooner rather than later.
December 1, 2021
Read how 30 trucking operations in the U.S. are leading the way in sustainability.
November 24, 2021
Hornyak discusses the company’s production timelines, the decision to produce a high-range EV first, and the transition from a vehicle manufacturer to a holistic platform and a services network that optimizes the last mile.
November 22, 2021
Ford Pro’s Tim Baughman explains how transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet goes beyond the vehicle to dealing with different utilities and rates, installing charging infrastructure at depots and in homes, and using connected vehicle data to maximize uptime.
November 18, 2021
Why Volvo Trucks believes it's not only imperative, but also very possible, for more trucking fleets to get started with electrification efforts.
October 12, 2021
Flipping the switch to battery-electric trucks at any fleet must start with a comprehensive and well-thought-out plan.
September 20, 2021