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Daimler electric trucks getting new Detroit ePowertrain
With serial production of its electric eCascadia and eM2 set for next year, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced Monday the forthcoming battery electric vehicles would be powered by a proprietary Detroit ePowertrain. The company expects to invest upwards of $20 million in its Detroit, Michigan, manufacturing facility, which will serve as the source of Detroit ePowertrain components in North […]
February 10, 2021
Alternative power
Workhorse lands large van order with U.S., Canadian transportation company
Workhorse announced that it has received a purchase order for 6,320 C-Series all-electric delivery vehicles from Pride Group Enterprises, a Canadian and U.S. based company with businesses in transportation equipment retail, wholesale, rental, leasing and logistics. The order is split between Workhorse’s C-1000 and C-650 models and is subject to various production and delivery conditions. Inventory financing […]
February 10, 2021
Alternative power
GM, Navistar team up for fuel cell deal
GM announced today that it will supply its Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes to Navistar for use in its production model fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) – the International RH Series. Navistar’s FCEV will get energy from two GM Hydrotec fuel cell power cubes. Each Hydrotec power cube contains 300-plus hydrogen fuel cells along with […]
January 27, 2021
Vans
Work Truck Show announces schedule info and more for this year’s show
The Association for the Work Truck Industry announced more information this week about Work Truck Week 2021 (WTW21), a new online event for the commercial vehicle industry March 8–12, 2021. WTW21 will include exclusive product updates from work truck OEMs, industry-specific educational sessions, opportunities to connect with leading manufacturers and suppliers, and a media day. Participating companies will share the latest information on work trucks, equipment […]
January 20, 2021
Vans
GM rolls out first-to-last-mile battery-electric business
General Motors on Tuesday threw its hat further into the electrified trucking ring with the debut of a full ecosystem of electric first-to-last-mile products, software and services. Dubbed BrightDrop, the new business is structured as a one-stop-shop solution that lowers costs, maximizes productivity, improves employee safety and freight security, and supports overall sustainability efforts, while […]
January 13, 2021
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XL Fleet rolling out hybrid Ford F-550
XL Fleet announced that it has stepped up to meet growing demand for electrified powertrains by adding a hybrid electric drive system for the Class 5 Ford F-550 Super Duty chassis. The new system was developed and brought to market within six months, according to XL, to meet increased calls for the electrified F-550 chassis […]
December 23, 2020
Alternative power
Nikola, GM ink deal for fuel cell trucks
Nikola Corporation announced Monday the signing a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with General Motors (GM), calling for the Detroit auto giant to provide fuel cell technology for Nikola’s commercial trucks. Under the terms of the MOU, Nikola and GM will jointly work on the integration of GM’s Hydrotec fuel-cell technology into Nikola’s Class 7 […]
December 2, 2020
Opinion
Ford still working on fuel cell while banking largely on all-electric
He drew a line in the sand, or the silica more like it, and I suppose it’s hard to blame him. During the recent reveal for the all-electric 2022 Ford Transit, Ford CEO and President Jim Farley made it clear that his company was on board with all-electric vehicles, California-style. “This is the path we’re […]
December 2, 2020
Vocational
Landi Renzo gets CARB certification for nat gas 7.3-liter Ford V8
Landi Renzo announced that it received California Air Resources Board (CARB) Certification for the heavy-duty Ford compressed natural gas/renewable natural gas 7.3-liter engine, which covers Class 4-7 vehicles. “This accomplishment is a key milestone for clean transportation in the trucking industry,” said Andrea Landi, president of Landi Renzo USA. “It is an ecomobility revolution.” The […]
November 25, 2020
Alternative power
Tesla’s Elon Musk reports upcoming 621-mile range for Semi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said this week that his company is developing a battery that will take its long-awaited all-electric Semi to range of 1,000km, or roughly 621 miles, a 24% increase over the earlier stated range of 500 miles. The range spike includes not only using a more powerful battery but in turn using […]
November 25, 2020
Trucks
DHL rolling out electric cabovers in California
Cabovers aren’t exactly enjoying a huge resurgence in the United States, but if you’re in the Los Angeles area anytime soon you may see a few thanks to DHL and BYD Motors. DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, announced another step forward in its emissions reduction and climate protection goals with the launch […]
November 25, 2020
Vans
Ford reveals 2022 E-Transit with 40% TCO savings
Ford revealed its 2022 E-Transit today and doubled-down on its approach to a carbon-neutral future while embracing California’s zero emissions policies along with the Paris Agreement, the international climate protection pact that the U.S. withdrew from in 2017 under President Donald Trump. “This is the path we’re on,” said Ford CEO and President Jim Farley. […]
November 12, 2020
Alternative power
Cummins and Navistar pairing up for fuel cell truck development
Cummins and Navistar announced today that they’ll be working together on the development of a class 8 truck powered by hydrogen fuel cells that will be tested by Werner Enterprises. The project will be funded in part through an award from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) […]
November 11, 2020
Alternative power
Motiv and Workhorse rolling out more electric vans
Motiv Power Systems and Workhorse both announced new orders for their electric step vans this week. Motiv reported that it will be providing over 100 of its electric delivery trucks to Bimbo Bakeries, the largest bakery in the United States. The order follows a successful 12-month pilot of five Motiv-powered electric trucks at Bimbo that Motiv […]
November 11, 2020
Vans
New Ford E-Transit coming on the heels of strong EV partnerships
What are some questions that come to mind for electric trucks and vans? How about vehicle cost, charger cost, infrastructure requirements, max payload, max towing, range, charge times, maintenance, total cost of ownership…these are some of the questions we had in mind when Ford announced its all-electric 2022 E-Transit cargo van at the Work Truck […]
October 29, 2020
Vocational
BYD electric trash trucks going to Florida
BYD announced that the City of Ocala, Florida will add five Class 8 battery-electric BYD refuse trucks to its fleet, making it one of the first cities in Florida to adopt the company’s zero-emission technology. The Ocala City Council pre-approved the 2021 purchase of three electric BYD refuse trucks and will buy two more in […]
October 28, 2020
Pickups
2022 GMC HUMMER EV delivers 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. torque
GMC unveiled its all-electric 2022 HUMMER EV pickup this week with an estimated 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 lb.-ft. of tire-shredding torque. Let’s just stop there for a second. Hmmm…yes, electric HUMMER drivers will be able to easily smoke most drivers at the light or off the beaten path. From high performance tiger to an ultra-quiet […]
October 21, 2020
Pickups
Ford releases video of 2021 Ford hybrid F-150 torture test
Ford released a video this week showing torture testing of its new 2021 hybrid F-150 which includes a memorable battery test. The all-new 3.5-liter PowerBoost full hybrid powertrain with 430 horsepower and 570 lb.-ft. torque (the most ever in an F-150) is available in the all-new F-150 and is the only full-hybrid powertrain available in […]
October 7, 2020
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