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Coverage of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative-fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, emissions reduction, decarbonization, environmental regulations, and strategies for building more sustainable fleet operations.

News•October 8, 2020

Amazon Reveals Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle Prototype

Amazon revealed a video, photos, and some details of the van’s features but did not include battery or drivetrain specs. The timeframe for initial deployment is now “as early as 2022.”

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News•by Staff•October 8, 2020

Fluid Truck Orders 600 Lightning Electric Trucks & Vans

Fluid Truck, a national truck rental platform, will incorporate 600 Lightning Electric vehicles onto its platform, with availability starting in the fourth quarter.

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News•by Staff•October 7, 2020

Kenworth K270E and K370E Get Special Lease Financing

Kenworth and PacLease announced a new introductory lease program for the new Kenworth K270E and K370E battery-electric vehicles.

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News•by Staff•October 6, 2020

Mack LR Electric Takes on Waste, Refuse in Trials

Mack Trucks has delivered a pre-production Mack LR Electric model to Republic Services to begin in-service trials in the refuse segment. The truck is also in trails with the New York City Department of Sanitation.

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News•by Staff•October 6, 2020

Ford Torture Tests F-150 Hybrid Pickup

The all-new 3.5L PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain is available in the all-new F-150.

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News•by Staff•September 30, 2020

SDG&E Launches Charging Infrastructure for Trucks & More

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) launched Power Your Drive for Fleets, a program to enable charging infrastructure to support the transition to zero-emission buses, trucks, forklifts, and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and equipment.

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News•September 29, 2020

How Does a Chevy Bolt Turn into an Electric Cargo Van?

With a rear seat delete option and cargo upfit packages from Adrian Steel and Knapheide, the 2020 Chevy Bolt will function as a small van with 66 cu. ft. of cargo space.

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News•by Chris Brown•September 27, 2020

XL Fleet Is Going Public: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The infusion of $350 million will accelerate development of fully electric options and a move into Classes 7 and 8.

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News•September 24, 2020

ChargePoint to Go Public, Valued at $2.4 Billion

The EV charging company will merge with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corp, a special-purpose acquisition company. CEO Romano: “(T)here is no need to choose winners in electric mobility. We see ourselves as an index for the entire category.”

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News•by Staff•September 24, 2020

FirstEnergy Fleet Purchases Will Be 100% EV or Hybrid Starting 2021

FirstEnergy expects to electrify 30% of its approximately 3,400 light duty and aerial fleet vehicles by 2030, representing 1,034 vehicles.

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