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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.
Penske Truck Leasing said the two electric eCascadia Freightliner Class 8 tractors it is evaluating have already reached 10,000 real-world operational miles.
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.
The Canadian based Lion Electric Company is developing various types of fully electric specialized Class 8 urban trucks, in collaboration with six partners and with a contribution of $5.9 million from the government of Quebec – but expect to see these trucks offered in the U.S. as well.
At a recent conference at the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Shell presented an array of speakers who sized up the state of alternative fuel technologies in trucking and a likely timeline for real-world adoption of these new means of moving freight.
And why it doesn’t matter if many people buy it.
An up-close dose of Tesla’s Cybertruck from last night’s reveal in Hawthorne, Calif. answers some initial questions on whether it can function in a traditional fleet capacity.
The NAFA Pacific Southwest Chapter hosted a meeting where fleet representatives from several auto manufacturers presented updates on their products to various segments of the fleet industry at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The Green Truck Summit was introduced in 2007 and helps industry experts and fleet managers engage in conversation about best practices, share new ideas, and collaborate on potential advanced technologies.
The 100% electric Hino 195 EVs by SEA Electric will be assembled by Fontaine Modifications and deployed in California.