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TEC Equipment of Portland, Oregon, now certified Mack, Volvo EV dealer

"I'm extremely proud of our team in Portland and our other EV-certified locations which have already met the challenge," says Chris Thompson, TEC Equipment's dealer principal.

January 31, 2023

A Volvo electric truck parked in front of TEC Equipment.

TA announces charging station deal with Electrify America

TravelCenters of America announced Monday it has agreed to partner with Electrify America, the largest open direct current (DC) fast-charging network in the U.S., to offer electric vehicle charging at select TA/Petro locations.

January 30, 2023

Electrify America chargers at a TA travel center

Penske is 'huge proponent of renewable diesel'

As pressure mounts to cut emissions, Penske Truck Leasing has switched all of its California locations to renewable diesel where they're not only lowering emissions but also cutting maintenance costs and seeing impressive performance gains.

January 23, 2023

Shell Penske Renewable Diesel

Bergey's now certified Mack, Volvo EV dealer

"One of Bergey's core values is a commitment to continuous improvement, and we wanted our sales and service teams to be ready to guide our customers as they look to start that next step in fleet sustainability," says Mark Brown, Bergey's VP of service.

January 26, 2023

A Mack LR fully electric garbage truck.

GreenPower taps K. Neal as school bus dealer for Maryland, D.C.

K. Neal will be the exclusive dealer for GreenPower's all-electric Type D BEAST and Type A Nano BEAST school bus for Maryland and Washington, D.C. The company has three locations in Maryland and one in Washington, D.C.

January 25, 2023

A GreenPower Type A Nano BEAST in front of the nation's capitol.

Orange EV expands in Canada with new head of operations

Roberto Bragagnolo will head up the company's Canadian operations. He previously served as general manager of the world's largest Caterpillar dealer and spent two years with Export Development Canada.

January 25, 2023

An Orange EV electric truck.

Nikola dealer network expands with Mid-Atlantic dealer

"ETHERO takes a collaborative approve to provide a customer-focused turnkey solution that meets the specific requirements for each fleet operator," says Dave Rogers, director, Electric Truck Division, ETHERO Truck + Energy.

January 24, 2023

Nikola Tre parked in lot

General Truck Sales announces Mack and Volvo EV Certification

“General Truck Sales recognizes society’s growing interest toward alternate energy sources, such as electrified vehicles,” says Steve Bassett, president of General Truck Sales.

January 23, 2023

General Truck Sales, Toledo, Ohio

More testing needed with all-electric trucks and vans

Will two all-electric Freightliner eCascadias recently delivered to a retail fleet in Michigan reveal some of the same findings the author experienced with a 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning?

January 19, 2023

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning

SOLD! panelists debate the heavy-duty powertrains of the future

The development and implementation of several alternative powertrains were addressed during an engaging panel at SOLD! Tuesday during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW).

January 17, 2023

SOLD 2023 powertrain panel

Day of Aftermarket Dialogue focuses on building a better future

Trucking suppliers and aftermarket experts looked into a crystal ball Monday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. Speakers said in many ways, the future is already here.

January 17, 2023

A group of people seated onstage at a conference.

Velociti to install Stealth Power, expand fleet electrification

“Demand for connectivity and electrification has increased exponentially and both organizations currently deliver progressive solutions,” said Zac Graham, VP of Sales at Velociti.

January 16, 2023

A truck going down a mountain highway on a sunny day.

Nikola streamlining operations, moves battery production to Arizona

Nikola Corporation is moving its battery manufacturing from Cypress, Calif. to its Coolidge, Ariz. manufacturing facility.

January 15, 2023

Nikola truck in front of facility

Lightning eMotors launches free Fleet Planner tool

"Our virtual Fleet Planner takes the guesswork out of vehicle selection and provides personalized and understandable EV information based on the fleet's unique needs," says Nick Bettis, vice president of marketing and sales operations.

January 4, 2023

Nikola moving forward earning CARB voucher

Nikola has submitted an application for eligibility of the Nikola Tre FCEV as an authorized vehicle under the California Air Resources Board HVIP program for a base incentive amount valued at $240,000 per FCEV truck.

December 23, 2022

Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicle

Lion Electric proprietary battery production underway

The Lion Electric Company has completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company's battery manufacturing facility located in Mirabel, Quebec.

December 22, 2022

Lion Electric eChassis introduction

Green Power names bus dealer in Oregon

GreenPower Motor Company announces the appointment of Peterson Trucks as the dealer for GreenPower's BEAST Type D and Nano BEAST Type A all-electric school buses for the state of Oregon.

December 22, 2022

Green Power school buses

Young Trucks Ohio's first certified Volvo EV dealership

"We have continued to focus on the road ahead, and introducing battery-electric truck sales and service into our product and service offering was a natural next step for Young Trucks," says Ryan Young, dealer principal.

December 21, 2022

A green tractor-trailer in front of a dealership.

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White truck going down long hill

Used truck depreciation intensified in December

With new trucks finally hitting highways en masse and dealers eager to get out from under excessive inventory by year end, the used truck market saw a large dip in price last month, J.D. Power reported in its January 2023 Commercial Truck Guidelines.

Mergers and acquisitions roundup

Dealers and aftermarket groups busy in new year

Cummins-Meritor better together slide

Cummins offers update on Meritor integration

GenNext has opened nomination period for its 4 Under 40 Awards

Weldon Parts wins 2022 TPS Distributor of the Year

Weldon Parts earns 2022 Distributor of the Year Award

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