Alternative power

Dealers could be expected to invest six figures to support electric trucks

Class 8 linehaul trucks may not be electric for a long time, but yard trucks? Those could be electric now. Same for delivery box trucks and lighter weight regional hauls with short routes and evening terminal returns.

September 22, 2021

Electric charging station

Battery electric

Volvo adds start-up to its group of electromobility partners

Volvo Trucks is building a community of innovators that are designing solutions to support the global transition to more sustainable transport systems.

September 22, 2021

Volvo VNR electric truck charging

Shyft Group opens R&D innovations facility

The Shyft Group is opening a dedicated research and development center, located at 47632 Halyard Drive, Plymouth, Mich.

September 20, 2021

Shyft Group facility

Battery electric

TMC experts share guidance on preparing a facility for EV service

Truck dealers are going to be expected, nay, required to invest in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, tooling and technician training to service EVs once they hit the roads in greater numbers

September 16, 2021

Technician training

TMC introduces EV tech training task force to write RP

TMC has started development of a recommended practice for electric vehicle technician training that hopes to include guidance regarding battery service, testing, charging, shipping and handling, tool requirements and more.

September 13, 2021

Electric vehicle technician

Hydrogen fuel cell

Eaton Vehicle Group, partners to develop HD truck fuel cell tech

The partnership is the result of a grant Eaton’s Vehicle Group received from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop highly efficient hydrogen fuel cells.

September 8, 2021

Eaton twin vortices technology

Battery electric

GreenPower unveils BEAST zero-emission electric school bus

GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced the launch of the BEAST, a purpose built, all-electric, zero-emissions school bus.

September 2, 2021

GreenPower Motor Company BEAST bus

Battery electric

Allison Transmission, Hino partner on Class 6-8 BEV trucks

Allison Transmission announced it has been selected by Hino Trucks as its e-Axle development partner for Class 6, 7 and 8 battery electric vehicle trucks.

September 2, 2021

Allison Transmission building

New product releases

Allison Transmission expands eGen Power e-Axle portfolio

Allison Transmission has announced the addition of its eGen Power 100S and 130D e-Axles to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions.

September 1, 2021

Allison Transmission eGen Power 100S

Battery electric

Carrier Transicold showcases zero-emission EV refrigeration technology

Carrier Transicold has unveiled its revolutionary new zero-emission electric truck refrigeration technology, which the company says demonstrates a path forward for reefer fleets who want to incorporate more sustainable systems into their equipment.

September 1, 2021

Carrier Transicold Supra line

Alternative power

Hyliion launches improved hybrid powertrain solution

The Hyliion Hybrid eX is an updated version of its hybrid powertrain, offering a lighter solution that is easier to install, service and operate.

August 31, 2021

Hyliion unveiled improved hybrid system

Battery electric

DOE electrified powertrain project features Kenworth T680

Kenworth is participating in an advanced research demonstration project that will add wireless fast charging to Class 8 battery electric vehicles.

August 31, 2021

T680 Next-Gen Battery truck

International rolls out new electric medium duty model

Available in 217-inch, 236-inch, 254-inch and 272-inch wheelbase, the eMV's battery electric motor provides peak power of over 335 horsepower or 250 kilowatts.

August 31, 2021

International eMV

Alternative power

WattEV to break ground on solar-powered ‘electric truck stop’

WattEV Inc. announced it is to receive a $5 million grant from the California Energy Commission to build a solar-powered truck stop dedicated to HD electric trucks.

August 31, 2021

WattEV e-truck stop project model

Hydrogen fuel cell

Hino Trucks reveals XL8 fuel cell electric truck prototype

Hino Trucks makes good on its promise to build a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric truck its, Hino XL8 prototype.

August 31, 2021

Hino Trucks' XL8 prototype truck

Battery electric

Penske Truck Leasing expands electrification efforts

Penske Truck Leasing continues to expand its fleet electrification efforts including the evaluation of important related technologies.

August 31, 2021

Penske Truck Leasing location

Battery electric

Thermo King commits to debut fully electric product line in 2023

Thermo King will invest more than $100 million over the next three years to deliver a fully electric product in every segment of the cold chain by 2023.

August 30, 2021

Battery electric

XL Fleet hybrid electric system available for Ram heavy-duty trucks

XL Fleet Corp. is now offering its hybrid electric drive system for Ram 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty pickup trucks. The XLH system represents the company’s first electrification product to be available for Ram Commercial.

August 26, 2021

XL Fleet Ram Commercial

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Customer looking at truck

Making the most of a booming used truck market

Sale prices on used trucks have stabilized; however, experts says it’s still the halcyon days for used truck sales as heavy vehicles remain in high demand.

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Warehouse worker on laptop

Communication vital to serving customers during parts shortage

Transerve empty warehouse shelves

How parts departments are learning from the parts shortage

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Will ending additional unemployment benefits fix the labor shortage?

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