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Tesla to commence Semi deliveries in December
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Thursday night tweeted that production on his company’s “500 mile range & super fun to drive” electric tractor would soon commence with “deliveries” set for December 1.
October 7, 2022
Tesla semi image
Battery electric
Volvo taking consultive approach to EV sales
The movement to zero emission will reinvent the business model of most heavy truck OEMs and deeper refine the fleet/dealer relationship.
September 29, 2022
Peter Voorhoeve
Battery electric
Volvo introduces direct shipping program for EV chargers
Volvo Trucks North America has announced a new program to provide streamlined access to electric vehicle (EV) charging offerings for dealers and fleet customers.
September 29, 2022
Heliox EV chargers
Alternative power
Vander Haag's announces partnership with ClearFlame Engine Technologies
Vander Haag's Inc. has announced a new partnership with ClearFlame Engine Technologies to begin installing heavy-duty truck engines that have been converted with ClearFlame’s technology to operate on clean, low-cost E98 ethanol fuel instead of diesel.
September 29, 2022
Vander Haag's partnership with ClearFlame
Battery electric
Nuss Truck & Equipment earns Certified EV Dealer status
The Roseville location is the first of nine planned Nuss Truck & Equipment locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin to be certified, with its other locations anticipated to follow within the next six to 12 months.
September 28, 2022
Nuss Truck & Equipment earns EV certification
Battery electric
Biden approves plan for national EV infrastructure
The Biden-Harris Administration Tuesday approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
September 28, 2022
EV charging station sign
Battery electric
Volvo certifies first EV Dealer in Ontario
“Expressway Trucks continues to be an outstanding dealer partner and is taking a leadership role to expand Volvo VNR Electric deployments in Canada,” says Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
September 26, 2022
Expressway Trucks named Volvo Certified EV Dealer
Battery electric
Wabash to support Bollinger EV delivery truck
"Wabash's EcoNex composite technology reduces the amount of electricity needed to maintain cold temperatures," says Mark Ehrlich, vice president, new business development, Wabash.
September 22, 2022
Bollinger truck with Wabash composite body
Battery electric
Autocar's first electric truck goes to work
Autocar's first E-ACTT electric terminal tractor has been delivered to one of North America's largest LTL carriers.
September 21, 2022
Autocar E-ACTT all-electric terminal tractor Old Dominion
Hydrogen fuel cell
Volvo readying for customer tests of fuel cell trucks
Volvo says hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distance and heavy, energy-demanding assignments. They could also be an option in countries where battery charging possibilities are limited.
September 21, 2022
Volvo fuel cell electric truck on highway
Class 3-6
Harbinger continues making news, partners with Autel
Autel Energy will support Harbinger’s pilot program customers with flexible charging solutions in addition to supporting fleet customers long-term with charging support that interfaces directly with Harbinger’s fleet management interfaces.
September 20, 2022
Harbinger van in garage
Supplier Updates
Battle Motors completes factory expansion
In tripling its factory footprint, Battle Motors Founder and CEO Michael Patterson says the investment "represents the most ambitious chapter yet in the 75-year history of this company."
September 20, 2022
Battle Motors' Ohio facility
Battery electric
Wireless truck charging 'cheaper and safer' than plugging in
Wireless EV charging, which has been used successfully on electric buses, is gaining support for Class 8 electric truck charging mostly because it's more convenient and requires less maintenance than a corded charger.
September 15, 2022
The electric Kenworth T680E shown here at the Paccar Technical Center in Mount Verrnon, Wash. will be different from the T680E used next year in a 1 megawatt wireless charging demo. 'We needed to select a specific battery cell chemistry in order to handle the higher charging rate and minimize the cell degradation,' said Ryan Reed, Kenworth director of research and development. 'We expect batteries to continue to improve rapidly to better handle these high charge rates and survive the life of the vehicle.'
Class 3-6
Harbinger to collaborate with Wabash for composite materials
New medium-duty OEM Harbinger announced Wednesday a new collaboration with Wabash that aims to leverage Wabash’s industry-leading expertise in composite materials in the last-mile delivery space.
September 14, 2022
Harbinger van on the road
Class 3-6
New OEM Harbinger unveils electric medium-duty platform
Harbinger announced its official launch and unveiled an electric vehicle platform for the medium-duty industry.
September 8, 2022
Harbinger’s initial product line will include electric stripped chassis and cab chassis products.
Supplier Updates
U.S. Energy Secretary visits TEC Equipment
Last week U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm visited with Volvo Group leaders while touring TEC Equipment, the company’s first EV-certified dealership selling and servicing Mack and Volvo Trucks’ electric Class 8 models, in Fontana, Calif.
September 6, 2022
U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm and U.S. Representative Pete Aguilar (CA-31)
Battery electric
Bollinger reveals B4 commercial electric truck
Bollinger Motors announces its Class 4 all-electric fleet truck, the Bollinger B4, featuring a cab-forward design.
September 2, 2022
Bollinger Class-4 electric chassis cabs
Battery electric
Volvo Group North America wraps Volvo LIGHTS project with key insights into mass BEV adoption
The three-year project has mapped out a blueprint for the robust support ecosystem necessary to deploy zero-emission heavy-duty battery-electric trucks and equipment as fleets and the companies they serve strive for greener operations.
August 26, 2022
Volvo VNR Electric truck and charging station
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Rihm Kenworth wins 2022 Successful Dealer Award
Rihm Kenworth has won the 2022 Successful Dealer Award. The announcement was made Tuesday during a special awards banquet in Nashville, Tenn., to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the award program.
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