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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2019

Kraft Heinz Deploys Orange EV Electric Trucks at Ohio Facility

In an effort to eliminate diesel emissions at its Ohio distribution center, Kraft Heinz has deployed three Orange EV electric terminal trucks to take on the bulk of work at the facility.

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Newsby StaffApril 30, 2019

Meritor to Provide Electric Drivetrain Systems for 38 Terminal Tractors

Meritor has been contracted all-electric drivetrain systems under its Blue Horizon technology brand for 38 terminal tractors that will be used at the Port of Long Beach and Port of Oakland in California.

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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2019

Daimler Says Battery-Electric Trucks Key to Zero Emissions Commercial Transport

Battery-electric vehicles are the key to zero-emission commercial transportation in North America, according to Daimler Trucks North America, which is moving forward with battery-electric vehicle commercialization, contending that hydrogen fuel cells aren’t ready for prime time.

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ArticlesApril 18, 2019

How to Prevent Problems with Low-Quality Diesel Exhaust Fluid

If a truck is running low-quality DEF, there are a number of issues that may occur, some of which could even void a vehicle’s warranty. This includes catalyst poisoning, deposits, and injector/filter clogging. Repairs can be very expensive and downtime may be extensive.

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Articlesby Jim ParkApril 16, 2019

Medium-Duty Truck Emissions in 2021 and Beyond

How will the second phase of the greenhouse gas rules affect medium-duty vehicles?

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Newsby Steven MartinezMarch 15, 2019

Proposed California Bill Aims to Ditch Diesel by 2050

A recent bill proposed by California State Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) lays out an even more aggressive plan for emissions reduction in the state and puts the transportation sector squarely in its crosshairs.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 13, 2019

Can Emissions Repair Costs be Contained?

The addition of selective catalytic reduction and diesel particulate filter aftertreatment to modern trucks forced fleets and manufacturers to shift expectations on the fly. These two fleets met the emissions maintenance monster head-on — and won.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 5, 2019

12% of Interstate Miles Cause 89% of Traffic Congestion, ATRI Study Says

A new study by the American Transportation Research Institute looked at a particularly notorious freeway interchange in Atlanta to determine the impact congestion has on truck operations.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 1, 2019

3 Reasons the Climate Change Debate is Likely Over

Have environmentalists prevailed in the debate over climate change? It certainly looks that way, says HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2019

Jacobs Partners with West Virginia University to Research Low-Emissions Engine Systems

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced a collaboration with the Center for Alternative Fuels, Engine, and Emissions at West Virginia University to further define the benefits of the company's latest generation of diesel engine emissions technologies.

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