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PodcastsOctober 16, 2020

What Penske Has Learned About Electric Trucks, So Far

Penske Truck Leasing has had an electric truck trial and evaluation project underway in southern California since 2017. They are trying to understand everything that would go right and everything that could go wrong with integrating several classes of electric trucks into a traditional fleet environment. Penske's head of fleet procurement and planning, Paul Rosa, shares his experience, so far.

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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 15, 2020

Powering the Future

Trucking needs not just one alternative fuel or powertrain, but a little bit of everything to keep all its wheels turning as greenly as possible.

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ProductsOctober 15, 2020

Shell’s New E-Fluids Support Electrified Commercial Vehicles

Shell recently launched Shell E-Fluids to support battery electric (BEV) and fuel cell electric (FCEV) powertrains for commercial light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2020

Kenworth Class 8 Battery-Electric T680E Available for Order

The Kenworth T680E is the company’s first Class 8 battery-electric model. The new zero-emission truck is now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the U.S. and Canada, and will enter into production in 2021.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 9, 2020

Project Z: Hino Unveils Zero-Emissions Truck Lineup

Hino is working with technology leaders such as Toyota, Hexagon Purus, and Xos to produce a low-cost product line up as the industry moves forward to zero-emission trucks.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2020

Walmart Canada Triples Tesla Semi Order

After recently announcing a $3.5 billion investment over the next five years to generate growth in its business, Walmart also revealed it has tripled it reservations of the all-electric Tesla Semi truck.

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PodcastsOctober 7, 2020

HDT Talks Trucking Season 4 Trailer

Season 4 rounds out our first year of podcasts. This season we look at the future of fuel, including battery electric and renewable natural gas, and our tried-and-true diesel engines. We also have one special episode that's bound to put you to sleep. And HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge joins host Jim Park for a rousing discussion on alternative fuels, the cover story from our October issue. 

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeOctober 6, 2020

Lion Electric Offering EV Charging Equipment, Expertise

The Lion Electric Company, which makes battery-electric trucks and buses, has launched a new division focused on making electric-charging infrastructure easier for fleets.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffOctober 5, 2020

Clean Trucks Open Port of Long Beach Bridge [Photos]

Battery-electric, natural gas, and hydrogen fuel cell trucks from the Port of Long Beach helped celebrate the new Port of Long Beach bridge in a clean trucks parade.

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Newsby Jim ParkOctober 5, 2020

Hino, Toyota Developing Class 8 Fuel Cell Electric Truck for North America

Hino's new hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered Class 8 tractor will deliver heavy-duty capability and clean emissions. It's just part of Project Z, the company's development path to zero-emissions battery-electric vehicles, ranging from Class 4 to Class 8.

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