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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 24, 2018

Thor COO: Electric Trucks a 'Fantastic' Fit for Regional, Local Class 8 Applications

Thor Trucks COO Giordano Sordoni says electric trucks are a surprisingly good fit for the majority of Class 8 operations today.

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Newsby StaffMay 17, 2018

Kalmar Plans to Offer Fully Electric Lineup by 2021

Kalmar, on the heels of a recent release of its electric T2 terminal tractor, has announced plans to offer electric versions of its lineup of vehicles by 2021.

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Newsby StaffMay 10, 2018

UPS to Deploy Electric Delivery Vehicles in London, Paris

UPS has announced a project with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.

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Videosby StaffMay 9, 2018

NACFE on Electric Trucks: Arguments For and Against [Video]

A new in-depth Guidance Report from the North American Council for Freight Efficiency digs into the arguments for and against electric commercial vehicles and where they work. This video explores some industry experts' opinions on the topic.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2018

Getting Guidance on Electric Trucks

The first-ever Guidance Report issued by NACFE seeks to clear the air on both the myths and realities of battery electric vehicles in fleet operations today and in the near future. Blog commentary by Jack Roberts.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 9, 2018

Commentary: How Fuel-Efficient is That Electric Truck?

No standard means of demonstrating the efficiency of electric vehicles has taken root in trucking yet. But the EPA’s MPGe rating gives fleet managers a useful means of comparing new vehicles with conventional ones.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Volvo Unveils Second Electric Truck Model

Just three weeks after introducing its first electric truck, Volvo has unveiled its FL Electric model in Europe.

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Newsby StaffMay 9, 2018

Kalmar Launches Fully Electric Terminal Tractor

Kalmar has produced a fully electric version of its Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor, designed for trailer-handling operations in warehouses, container terminals and other short-distance applications.

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Newsby StaffApril 27, 2018

SAE Publishes Charging Recommendation for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles

The Society of Automotive Engineers developed a recommended practice for plug-in charging of heavy duty electric vehicles. The new standard was designed to offer a single vehicle charging coupler solution for three-phase and single-phase AC and DC charging.

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NewsApril 24, 2018

Mack Plans for Electric Refuse Truck in NYC by 2019

Mack Trucks has announced plans to deploy a Mack LR refuse model equipped with an integrated electric drivetrain in the New York City Department of Sanitation fleet by 2019.

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