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New charging depot coming to Long Beach
Forum Mobility plans to erect a new heavy-duty truck charging depot in the Port of Long Beach capable of providing high-speed charging infrastructure for hundreds of drayage trucks per day.
December 4, 2023
Forum Mobility charging station rendering for Long Beach
Vanguard Truck Centers adds EV certifications
“We are very excited with the response from our customers regarding Vanguard’s commitment to supporting electric vehicles. Battery-electric trucks are an important part of the future of trucking,” says John Thomas, Vanguard executive vice president.
December 4, 2023
Mack LR Electric tractor
McCandless Truck Center named GreenPower dealer for Colorado, Nevada
"We provide a one-stop shop experience for our customers for all their sales, leasing, service, body shop and parts needs. GreenPower also provides that same approach," says Scott McCandless, managing member of McCandless Truck Center.
November 28, 2023
A white cab and chassis from GreenPower.
Battery electric
Volvo electric FH first electric to win Truck of the Year honor
Volvo Trucks' FH Electric is the first battery electric truck to ever win the award.
November 27, 2023
Volvo FH Electric
Alternative power
How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams
As the electric vehicle population slowly expands, dealers may choose to consider secondary revenue streams to support their alternative power operations.
November 1, 2023
Kriete Group chargers
Battery electric
Volvo to acquire battery business from Proterra
Volvo set to acquire Proterra out of bankruptcy.
November 10, 2023
Proterra chargers
Class 3-6
Freightliner sets sights on vocational segment with electric eM2
Hexagon Purus will incorporate its zero-emission technology, including battery systems, auxiliary modules, power modules, and vehicle-level software, along with power-take-off (PTO) options.
November 6, 2023
Freightliner eM2
Alternative power
Why are we doing this?
Trucking’s investment boom into alternative fuels and powertrains may feel new, but the industry’s push toward low -and zero-emission vehicles isn’t. The American government has been working to curb emissions for 60 years.
November 1, 2023
Vehicles charging at electric charging stations
Alternative power
Building your best EV service bay
Dealers and service providers that intend to support alternative powertrains and electric vehicles (EV) should prepare to invest in facility upgrades. Retrofitting an existing service shop can be costly — particularly older buildings.
November 1, 2023
Volvo VNR electric truck
Battery electric
How tech schools are keeping up with battery electric technologies
We checked in with two well regarded diesel tech programs about how they’re following trucking’s powertrain evolution and how industry changes force educators to transform their curriculum to prepare student for no longer exclusively diesel career.
November 1, 2023
Mack Trucks LR Electric provided to Duncan Polytechnical
Alternative power
Step by step instructions to installing charging infrastructure
Charging. For any business preparing to sell, service, support or operate electric vehicles (EV) in the future, it is the largest barrier to market entry. Dealers must collaborate with many outside partners to bring a facility online.
November 1, 2023
Core Development Group EV charging station
Alternative power
Performing an alternative power market analysis
Not every truck dealer will be impacted by alternative powertrains in the immediate years ahead. While dealers in California are being forced to evolve rapidly due to state regulations, dealers in other areas may not sell a non-diesel tractor for years.
November 1, 2023
Kenworth electric truck being charged
Alternative power
What will drive — or inhibit — alternative power adoption?
Predicting the adoption curve for alternative powertrains in the immediate future has become a point of emphasis for truck makers and industry research experts.
November 1, 2023
Battery electric truck charging at a power station
Alternative power
What constitutes as ‘alternative power’?
As trucking moves farther into its “Messy Middle” period it remains to be seen which alternative powertrains and fueling options will catch on as the best solutions for the decades ahead. A zero-emission future is unlikely to be dominated by one solution.
November 1, 2023
Nikola Tre on highway
Alternative power
TPS readers predict ‘alternative’ market share
Among Trucks, Parts, Service readers, hydrogen edges out hybrids and electric as the alternative option most likely to pull market share from diesel in the commercial truck market.
November 1, 2023
Class 8 Hino XL8 hydrogen fuel cell tractor
Alternative power
The transition to clean trucks is underway
It was a century ago in September when German motorcoach company Benz & Cie test drove the first diesel engine powered truck through the Black Forest. One hundred years later, another revolution is underway.
November 1, 2023
First diesel truck from Daimler Benz
Battery electric
GreenPower debuts Mega BEAST electric school bus
"The extended range of the Mega BEAST will help more school districts make the switch from NOx-emitting diesel buses to the GreenPower all-electric, zero-emission option that provides a safer, cleaner and healthier ride for school kids."
October 31, 2023
A school bus with the battery pack highlighted.
Battery electric
Mack introduces ElectriFi leasing option for electric vehicles
"Mack Trucks is a leader in electrification, and we remain committed to ensuring customers have reliable, durable electric vehicles and the support necessary to operate them," says Jonathan Randall, president of Mack Trucks North America.
October 30, 2023
A dark gray electric Mack medium-duty truck in front of a Mack logo.
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Finalists named for ATD's 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year
The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, Service and Procede Software are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year. There are seven dealers up for the 2024 award.
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How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams
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