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Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2018

Volvo Reveals Electric VNR Model to Go On Sale in 2020

Volvo Trucks announced plans to sell an all-electric truck called the Volvo VNR Electric in North America by 2020.

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ArticlesDecember 11, 2018

Commentary: Electric Truck Progress is Real

James Dyson offers evidence that battery and electric motor technology are advancing more quickly than most of us think.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2018

FedEx Expanding Electric Delivery Fleet with 1,000 Chanje Electric Vans

FedEx Corp. is expanding its fleet to add 1,000 Chanje V8100 electric delivery vehicles, buying 100 from Chanje Energy and leasing 900 from Ryder System.

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2018

UPS Testing Cargo eBikes in Seattle

When it comes to last-mile delivery, UPS isn’t limiting its Rolling Laboratory fleet to trucks. To address growing traffic congestion and air quality concerns in Seattle, UPS is deploying a downtown delivery pilot project using pedal-assist cargo eBikes and customized, modular trailers.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

Workhorse Starts Electric Delivery Truck Production

Workhorse Group Inc. has launched initial production of its new Workhorse NGEN-1000, a lightweight battery-electric delivery truck.

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Newsby StaffOctober 16, 2018

AxleTech and Thor Trucks Ink Electric Powertrain Deal

AxleTech has announced it is working with Thor Trucks to develop an all-electric, heavy-duty powertrain for Class 8 trucks.

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Newsby Jack RobertsOctober 11, 2018

Total Cost of Ownership Still a Question for Medium-Duty Electric Trucks, NACFE Finds

A new Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency on total cost of ownership for medium-duty electric trucks in urban freight and delivery applications discovers there are still a lot of unknowns.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Volvo Trucks to Bring All-Electric Truck Here in 2020

Volvo Trucks will demonstrate an all-electric truck in California next year with plans to bring it to market in North America in 2020.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 21, 2018

Mercedes-Benz Shows Autonomous Van Concept for Freight, Passengers

Mercedes-Benz Vans showcased a concept of an autonomous, all-electric van in two variants, one for freight and one for passengers.

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Photo GalleriesSeptember 21, 2018

Electric Trucks Then and Now [Photos]

As we report in our September issue, electric trucks aren't new – but a number of factors may mean wider adoption than ever before. A look at some electric truck models old and new.

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