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Mack and Volvo's Certified EV dealer networks add Massachusetts facility
Ballard Truck Center in Tewksbury, Mass., is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer and is equipped to service and support the Mack LR Electric and Volvo VNR Electric, the OEMs announced Thursday.
June 23, 2022
Mack LR Electric in front of a Ballard Truck Center EV service bay
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Cummins, other hydrogen ICE proponents hoping for zero-emission status
Hydrogen internal combustion advocates, including Cummins, say the carbon-cutting technology may be recognized as a zero-emission solution, which would be a big win for the nascent industry and competition for fuel cell and all-electric.
June 22, 2022
Cummins 15-liter hydrogen engine
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Volvo debuts hydrogen fuel cell zero-emission truck
Volvo Trucks showcased its next innovation in reducing global emissions this week, offering a first glimpse at its zero-emission Class 8 tractor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.
June 20, 2022
Volvo Trucks showcases prototype hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck on test track
Battery electric
Nacarato Truck Centers expands Certified EV Dealer capabilities
Nacarato Truck Center has expanded its Certified EV Dealer capabilities to support the Volvo VNR Electric. Its newest certified dealership is its La Vergne, Tenn., location that serves the Nashville market.
June 14, 2022
Volvo VNR electric parked in front of Nacarato Truck Center
Hydrogen fuel cell
TuSimple co-founder kicks off new fuel cell truck company to help take on supply chain setbacks
Supply chain issues can hinder fleets and OEMs alike as they focus more on trucks that offer both zero emissions and autonomous driving capabilities. TuSimple co-founder Mo Chen hopes to change that with his latest company Hydron.
June 10, 2022
Hydron autonomous fuel cell trucks TuSimple
Battery electric
Nikola says Tre eligible for NY purchase voucher
Nikola Corporation announced Friday its Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) has been deemed eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP).
June 10, 2022
Nikola Tre
Battery electric
DOT proposes ground rules for national network of EV chargers
Minimum standards will help ensure a user-friendly national EV charging network, accessible to all makes and models of EVs.
June 9, 2022
BEV charging sign
Alternative power
Fleet Advantage publishes white paper on alternative energies in transportation
Fleet Advantage has published its newest white paper addressing “The Future of Heavy-Duty Trucks; Building a bridge to alternative energies for U.S. long haul transportation - the backbone of our national supply chain.”
June 8, 2022
Electric truck charging
Growth strategies
Green Power to enter EV bus market in the fall
GreenPower Motor Company announced Friday the company's timeline to begin manufacturing zero-emission, all-electric school buses in its newly-acquired facility in South Charleston, W.V.
June 3, 2022
GreenPower buses
Battery electric
Mack's Certified EV dealer network grows again
The Mack Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer network has grown again as Bruckner’s Truck & Equipment has become the first Certified EV Dealer in the Lone Star state.
June 2, 2022
Mack LR Electric
Battery electric
Mack opening EV training center
Mack Academy has opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Ill., to better support battery-electric vehicle (BEV) training and provide dealers and customers with easier access to training in the central U.S.
May 31, 2022
Mack Trucks Academy in Tinley Park, Ill.
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Volvo Trucks Academy opens facility for electric truck training
Volvo Trucks North America announced the Volvo Trucks Academy opened a new facility in Tinley Park, Ill., to expand access to battery-electric truck training.
May 25, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America’s new training facility in Tinley Park, Ill.
Battery electric
Coast Counties Peterbilt, Ideanomics Energy to deploy charging solutions
Ideanomics signed an agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt to deploy and operate energy and charging solutions at Coast Counties’ truck dealerships in California.
May 23, 2022
Coast Counties Peterbilt logo
Alternative power
Technology may enable carriers to better meet ESG goals, but there's only so much it can do
Trucking companies have been investing in software technology to meet ESG goals, and there are many products on the market, but until hydrogen and EVs are widely available, there aren't a lot of options to make a dent in carrier emissions.
May 19, 2022
Truck emits exhaust
Battery electric
Volvo certifies Bruckner's facility in Texas for EV service
Volvo Trucks North America has added another dealer location to its growing Certified EV Dealer network.
May 19, 2022
Bruckners Dealership Sign
Battery electric
Tesla Semi reservations start at $20K
Your first Tesla Semi can be reserved for $20,000. Subsequent reservations cost more.
May 18, 2022
Tesla Semi Ruan
Battery electric
Volvo publishes LIGHTS guidebook with lessons learned
The 22-page guidebook documents key insights gained as the project partners designed and implemented innovative programs and technologies critical for the widescale success of battery-electric freight movement.
May 18, 2022
Volvo Guidebook
Battery electric
Volvo rolls out latest VNR Electric and an autonomous diesel VNL
Volvo Trucks debuted an autonomous diesel VNL and a next generation VNR Electric this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Long Beach, Calif.
May 13, 2022
A battery-powered ECR25 Electric Excavator from Volvo Construction Equipment at ACT Expo
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