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Newsby Jim ParkMay 23, 2024

J.B. Hunt President: Cutting Carbon Emissions Now — Without Electric Trucks

Without relying on zero-emissions trucks, J.B. Hunt has committed to a 32% reduction in carbon emissions by 2032 compared to a 2019 baseline. President Shelley Simpson talked about the tough realities of zero-emission trucks at ACT Expo.

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Battery-electric Lion8 Tractor with trailer at loading dock.
Newsby Jack RobertsMay 23, 2024

Lion Electric Unveils Class 8 Electric Tractor

“This isn’t just a truck, it’s a powerhouse on wheels,” said Nick Bruni of The Lion Electric Co. unveiling its new heavy-duty electric tractor at ACT Expo.

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Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 22, 2024

Magical Thinking Won’t Take Trucking to Net Zero Emissions

Jack Roberts ponders the state of zero-emission trucking transition while at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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Futuristic-looking Kenworth SuperTruck 2 freight efficiency demonstration truck
Newsby Jack RobertsMay 21, 2024

Kenworth SuperTruck 2 Looks to the Future

Kenworth engineers asked themselves, "What does the next-generation vehicle for long-haul transportation look like?" Their answer was the SuperTruck 2 freight-efficiency demonstrator at ACT Expo in Las Vegas.

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Volvo VNR Electric Tractor-Trailer with inset of Heliox EV chargers
Newsby StaffMay 21, 2024

Volvo Launches on Demand to Ease Electric Truck Adoption

Volvo on Demand is designed to simplify the acquisition and reduce the major upfront investment in battery-electric vehicles.

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Windrose zero-emissions truck
Photo Galleriesby Jim ParkMay 20, 2024

Latest Clean Truck Tech: Ride-and-Drive Sneak Peek [Photos]

ACT Expo's ride-and-drive in Las Vegas start Tuesday, May 21, but HDT's Jim Park shot photos of Nikola, Tesla, Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Mack, plus newer clean-truck brands like Windrose, Hyundai, and Rizon.

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White Tern tractor on expo floor
Newsby Jim ParkMay 20, 2024

New Class 8 Electric Truck from Hino and Hexagon Purus

A new Class 8 battery-electric truck brand is entering the U.S. market, the product of a long-term agreement between Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

Accelera Shows off Next-Gen Hydrogen, Electric Solutions for Commercial Vehicles

Accelera by Cummins showed off next-generation versions of its hydrogen fuel cell engines, a high efficiency eAxle, and its next-generation batteries, at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.

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Navistar International electric trucks with wind turbines in background
Newsby StaffMay 20, 2024

Navistar Aims to Simplify Battery-Electric Truck Transition

As it prepares to add heavy-duty trucks to its battery-electric vehicle lineup, Navistar has announced a suite of comprehensive ownership solutions designed to make the transition to BEVs easier for customers.

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ChargeTronix EV charging station.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 20, 2024

ChargeTronix Introduces 480 kW Charging System

The Nexus Distributed Charging System for Fleets can charge up to six electric vehicles simultaneously.

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