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DTNA launches Detroit eConsulting and Detroit eFill Chargers

Daimler Trucks North America announced new products and services from Detroit to support fleets and customers in the deployment of all-electric trucks.

May 3, 2021

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DTNA, Portland General Electric open HD electric truck charging site

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Portland General Electric (PGE) opened what the partnering companies are calling the first-of-its-kind heavy-duty electric truck charging site, called “Electric Island.”

April 21, 2021

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Volvo adding electric truck training center in California

Volvo Trucks North America will open a 9,600 sq.-ft. customer training center on June 1 to support Volvo and Mack's new battery electric tractors in the Class 8 market.

April 20, 2021

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Nikola announces national parts and service strategy

Nikola announced Thursday it will partner with the RIG360 service network to establish a nationwide sales, parts and service plan.

April 8, 2021

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Hyliion forms council to advance electrification for commercial transportation

Hyliion announced the formation of the Hypertruck Innovation Council, a group of fleet, logistics and transportation industry leaders who support the development of Hyliion’s Hypertruck powertrain solution.

April 7, 2021

Hyliion Hyper Truck Stats

Supplier Updates

Freightliner makes eCascadia, eM2 available for order

DTNA announced Tuesday its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 are now available to order. The two trucks are the first all-electric models released by Daimler's North American brands.

April 6, 2021

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Mack LR Electric eligible for incentives

These types of incentive programs were created to help improve the total cost of ownership for customers while making the purchase of zero-emission vehicles more cost-effective for customers operating in all market segments.

March 24, 2021

Mack Trucks announced the Mack LR Electric model, the OEM’s first fully electric refuse vehicle, is eligible for multiple incentive packages in the U.S. and Canada

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Shyft Group to build new vocational electric delivery vehicle

The Shyft Group's DuraMag business unit announced Tuesday it will engineer, manufacture, and install vocational body upfits for ev Transportation Services’ (evTS) FireFly vehicles.

March 23, 2021

Shyft Group Duramag Body

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Peterbilt debuts cost calculator for new EVs

Peterbilt Motors Company has built an EV Operating Cost Calculator for prospective Peterbilt electric vehicle customers.

March 22, 2021

Peterbilt Calculator

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Volvo VNR Electric now eligible for vehicle funding, incentives

Through point-of-sale vouchers, incentives or rebates, funding programs established are helping make the transition to zero-emission vehicles more cost-effective for fleets of all sizes, operating across every sector.

March 18, 2021

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Lion Electric partnering with Geotab

Lion Electric on Thursday announced a collaboration with Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation, to power the LionBeat advanced electric vehicle (EV) telematics system.

March 18, 2021

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Proterra to power Lightning eMotors electric commercial van

Proterra and Lightning eMotors have announced a new collaboration to power the Generation 4 Lightning Electric Transit commercial van using Proterra’s battery technology.

March 18, 2021

Proterra Greenville Facility Scaled

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Lion Electric building battery manufacturing plant for its all-electric trucks

Lion Electric has announced construction of a battery manufacturing plant and innovation center in Quebec. Lion says the factory is planned to begin operations in early 2023 and will produce battery packs and modules made from Lithium-ion cells.

March 15, 2021

Lion8 Dry Box 1300 X975

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Kenworth announces more purchase vouchers available in California

Kenworth announced Monday its K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery electric vehicles qualify for a $85,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

March 1, 2021

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Understanding the longer term purchase potential for alternative powertrains

Despite a status quo for alt-fuel sales in 2021, that doesn’t mean the trucking industry has abandoned its interest in non-diesel fuels and powertrains. Fleets that have adopted alternative solutions within their operations remain committed to them.

February 26, 2021

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Sales coaching/training

Sales reps must become consultants for alternative fuel vehicle sales

As OEMs continue to develop alternative fuel and power options, dealers have to keep up with the technology in order to make the sale.

February 25, 2021

Today's Lesson: Alternative fuel trucks on a chalkboard behind a stack of books with an apple

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Kenworth announces California purchase voucher for battery electric truck

The new Kenworth T680E battery electric vehicle is now available and qualifies for a $120,000 voucher incentive available to qualifying California purchasers from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Kenworth announced Wednesday.

February 24, 2021

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Grid vulnerabilities for commercial EVs are troubling

Electric trucks and vans have a much lower TCO than conventional but grid vulnerabilities demonstrated this week in Texas and other states could bring on serious setbacks for fleets that are eager to embrace all-electric powertrains.

February 18, 2021

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Outfitting the optimal mobile service truck

Properly outfitting a service truck is an essential step in building a viable mobile business. Sending a truck to a unit down customer for service can potentially shave hours or days off their downtime, but only if the truck and tech are prepared.

Daimler, Paccar, Utility Trailer hit with NHTSA recalls

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How dealers can manage competition from customers

To help bring an end to the global chip shortage, engine and vehicle manufacturers have asked the Biden administration to focus more on addressing their needs for semiconductors.

Manufacturers call on Biden to fix chip shortage

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Fleets desire to reduce service outsourcing in 2021

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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How to Grow & Scale Your Repair Shop

Ever thought about starting your own diesel repair shop? Fullbay’s expanded guide will show you the necessary steps to bring your new business into the world.