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Photo Galleriesby Jack RobertsMay 29, 2024

Trucks Highlight Sustainability at ACT Expo 2024 [Photos]

If you like cutting-edge technology and sharp-looking trucks, then ACT Expo 2024 in Las Vegas was definitely the place to be.

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Tico Electric Yard Tractor.
Newsby Jim ParkMay 28, 2024

Tico Unveils More Flexible Electric Yard Tractor

Tico's Next-Gen Pro-Spotter battery-electric terminal tractor delivers 160,000-pound-GCW capacity with up to 15 hours run time on a 312 kWh battery.

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Green Continental truck tire.
Articlesby Jack RobertsMay 28, 2024

Will Future Truck Tires Be Made From Dandelions and Rice Husk Ash?

Finding environmentally friendly substitutes for the materials that go into commercial truck tires is a challenging proposition. But tire makers are pushing the limits of science to find them. Learn more in the second installment of The Quest for Greener Truck Tires.

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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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2024 Volvo FH16 780
Truck Techby Jack RobertsMay 6, 2024

Trucking and GHG: Emissions Impossible?

Expecting the entire trucking industry to simply switch over to all-new powertrain technologies overnight isn’t going to happen, says Jack Roberts in his Truck Tech blog. A more phased-in approach is needed for trucking's mission zero.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 26, 2024

Gage Zero Announces Two New Fleet Charging Hubs

Gage Zero, an Austin, Texas, fleet electrification provider has announced new fleet charging hubs in its home state and California.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 15, 2024

Volvo Trucks Meets the Emissions Moment

Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks, is on a mission to replace 1 million diesel trucks with green alternatives by 2050.

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Newsby Jack RobertsApril 12, 2024

Volvo: Truck Engines Have a Zero-Emissions Future

Volvo's chief technology officer, Lars Stenqvist, is adamant that internal combustion truck engines will power heavy trucks long into the future.

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