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Articlesby David CullenMarch 25, 2019

Q&A: Ryder's Chris Nordh on Electric Trucks, Future Tech

Ryder System's senior director of advanced vehicle technology and global fuel products, Chris Nordh, spoke with HDT about the prospect of commercial electric vehicles and future technologies for transportation.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMarch 22, 2019

Prediction: Electric Trucks Are Going to Be a Hit

At the end of the day, says Senior Editor Jack Roberts, an electric truck is simply just a truck. And while they may have a different propulsion system than conventional powertrains, the positives they offer many fleets outweigh the negatives.

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Articlesby Jack RobertsMarch 20, 2019

Quick Spin: Dana’s Electrified Truck Powertrain

Dana hosted a test drive of trucks outfitted with its latest technology at TMC’s annual meeting in Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 19, 2019

Lion Unveils Urban Class 8 Electric Truck

The Lion Electric Co. showed off its first all-electric Class 8 urban truck at the American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting in Atlanta March 19, saying it will be commercialized this fall.

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Videosby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

First Impressions: Peterbilt's Model 220 with Dana Electric Powertrain [Video]

At TMC’s Annual Meeting, Senior Editor Jack Roberts was able to drive a Peterbilt Model 220 with a Dana electric powertrain through the streets of Atlanta.

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Newsby Jack RobertsMarch 18, 2019

Truck Maker Lion Electric Taps Dana as Preferred Component Supplier

Lion Electric has named Dana as a preferred supplier of both traditional and new electric drivetrain components for its all-electric, Class 8 urban delivery vehicle, Dana announced at TMC, along with a new medium-duty drive axle.

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Newsby StaffMarch 7, 2019

Dana and Hyliion Ink Strategic Partnership Deal

Dana has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Hyliion Incorporated, a leading developer of Class 8 electric truck drivetrain technology.

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Videosby David CullenMarch 7, 2019

On the Spot: Freightliner eM2 Electric Truck Walk-Around [Video]

Richelle Carkin, Daimler Truck North America’s marketing and communications manager for e-mobility, gives a detailed walk-around of the Freightliner eM2 electric truck at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis.

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Newsby StaffMarch 6, 2019

FCCC Reveals All-Electric Chassis Pilot

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has unveiled an all-electric pilot version of its MT chassis, featuring a Cummins PowerDrive electric powertrain.

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Newsby David CullenMarch 6, 2019

UPS Sees Bright and Possibly Transformational Future for Electric Trucks

At the Green Truck Summit, Carlton Rose, president of global fleet maintenance and engineering at UPS, said the desire for clean and quiet trucks is growing and pointed out how the global delivery giant has already made substantial investments in that green future.

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