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A Memorandum of Understanding to form a strategy to accelerate the zero-emission truck market is expected in the summer of 2020.
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is testing a Kia Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to explore the use of electric cars in its fleet
Previously known as the Workhorse N-GEN, Workhorse has officially named its electric delivery vehicle as the C1000, with a more compact C650 model coming soon.
Plus.ai's SAE-Level-4 autonomous truck recently completed a coast-to-coast commercial freight run hauling a refrigerated load for Land O’Lakes. The 2,800-mile, hub-to-hub trip was completed in less than three days.
After a three-year project in conjunction with Australian automotive technology company SEA Electric, fleet service provider All Purpose Transport is set to deploy Queensland’s first 100% electric delivery truck for IKEA’s planned zero emissions truck fleet by 2025.
Sweden’s Volvo Group has developed electric concept trucks for construction and regional-distribution applications in Europe.
DHL Express has begun testing new, improved versions of the electric StreetScooter Work and Work L delivery trucks in Europe. A North American evaluation program is planned as well.
The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.
Onboard Dynamics announced the deployment of its GoFlo natural gas compressor to Serv-Wel Disposal and Recycling, allowing the waste hauler to refuel its trucks in its fleet yard — without any reliance on electricity.
BYD (Build Your Dreams) has named experienced business development executive Aaron Gillmore, formerly at Tesla and SolarCity, vice president of Truck Business for the electric-truck maker.
One of the world’s largest air service providers is now operating emissions-reducing propane autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport.
Penske Truck Leasing said the two electric eCascadia Freightliner Class 8 tractors it is evaluating have already reached 10,000 real-world operational miles.
Elgin Sweeper's hybrid Broom Bear uses a high-capacity battery that can be recharged while driving or when plugged into an electrical outlet.
The XLP Plug-in Hybrid Electric drive system, which helps fleets meet sustainability goals by improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of commercial pickup trucks, was named as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of the year in the transportation category.
The proceeds from the new funding will be used to ramp up production to fulfill new orders for electric powertrains for Ford Transits, Ford E-450s, Ford F-59 step vans, Chevrolet Low Cab Forward 6500XD trucks, and Lightning Electric city buses.
Michelin hosted its annual Movin'On Summit in Montreal on June 4-6, an event that attracted transportation experts, government officials, and tech companies to discuss the future of transportation.
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