The electric vehicle (EV) sector is witnessing notable progress, with businesses increasingly adopting eco-friendly alternatives to lessen their environmental footprint.
This dynamic field is experiencing swift transformations, marked by cutting-edge EV technologies and significant improvements in charging infrastructure.
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Stay informed about the latest developments in electric vehicles within the work truck industry by exploring our compilation of recent news as of November 17, 2023.
Top Electric Work Truck News
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Adding Zero Emissions Trucks in California
United Natural Foods is advancing toward a zero-emissions future by introducing two battery-electric semi-trucks and five regenerative electric refrigerated trailers in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California markets.
Teaming up with Penske Truck Leasing, UNFI secured class-8 electric trucks — Freightliner eCascadia and Volvo VNR Electric models — equipped for safety and driver comfort.
Paired with Carrier's Vecto eCool transport refrigeration unit, powered by ConMet eMobility’s in-wheel electric motor, these eco-friendly vehicles aim to maintain cold deliveries with zero emissions during the peak holiday season.
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EV & Hybrid Service & Safety Products Line
JohnDow Industries unveiled its latest EV & Hybrid Service & Safety Products line.
Featuring 30 cutting-edge safety items such as gloves, face shields, aprons, blankets, insulated tools, jackets, and boots, this collection is meticulously crafted to enhance safety measures during the servicing of electric and hybrid vehicles.
JDI’s Vehicle Fire Blanket suppresses vehicle fires and prevents fire from spreading and damaging nearby property while containing toxic fumes and smoke from releasing into surrounding areas.
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More Than 1,800 Tons in Total Carbon Emissions
Balford Farms, renowned for its high-quality food distribution and Rosenberger’s dairy brand, has added Orange EV terminal truck to its fleet through a lease with Penske Truck Leasing.
Committed to sustainability, the electric truck will support the company's bustling 24/7 warehouse and distribution center, making it one of the first electric trucks in the Mid-Atlantic and reducing Balford's carbon footprint by over 15 tons annually.
Balford's broader environmental efforts, spanning a decade and including solar panels, LED lighting, waste recycling partnerships, and electric vehicle chargers, contribute to an impressive annual reduction of more than 1,800 tons in total carbon emissions.
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Rapid-Charging EVs at a More Cost-Effective Rate
Ionic Mineral Technologies, a U.S. producer of advanced nano-silicon battery anode technology, celebrated the opening of its new production facility, technical center, and headquarters in Provo, Utah.
The facility is dedicated to advancing EV and lithium-ion battery solutions.
Ionic MT emphasized that its Ionisil product technology is not merely addressing material supply gaps but is a significant material innovation providing U.S. EV manufacturers a competitive edge in achieving high-performance, rapid-charging EVs at a more cost-effective rate.
Toyota intends to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group as an equal shareholder in Cellcentric. All three shareholders intend to further strengthen Cellcentric as a leading manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.
Volvo Penta and Volvo Financial Services (VFS) have partnered to support one of Northern Europe's largest shipping and logistics companies in its ambition to transition to electric terminal tractors.
PacLease in Dallas, Texas, received a Clean Cities Award from the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition. PacLease invested in two fast-charging pedestals, one located in Dallas and the other at its sister location in Grand Prairie.
More than 1,100 Workhorse trucks, buses, and shuttles have displaced the use of 2.3 million gallons of gas and prevented the emissions of 45 million pounds of CO2. Those vehicles have amassed more than 20 million miles combined.
Greenlane's security controls were independently verified as operating effectively across a nearly year-long audit period. Achieving both SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance demonstrates that Greenlane meets the data security standards enterprise fleet operators require from a charging partner.
Join Work Truck as we tour Harbinger Motors’ new HC Series cab, a medium-duty low-cab-forward work truck available in electric and hybrid configurations, with CEO John Harris.
ChargePoint’s new Premier Care supports large or complex charging networks by providing concierge services to streamline operations, and the new Support Portal transforms the customer support experience into a transparent self-managed hub.
FCCC will work with Roush Power Systems, a recently formed division of Roush, to integrate the new GM 6.6L gas engine into its chassis products across a range of applications and markets.