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Battery electric
Post office doubles electric van order
The Postal Service has doubled its order of electric mail vans while internal combustion still clearly reigns king.
March 30, 2022
The Postal Service’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) program will include more all-electric vans but internal combustion will still reign king.
Battery electric
Lion Electric builds trucks with major industry players
Commercial EVs continue to gain momentum as Lion Electric's partnership with CM Truck Beds, Knapheide, Morgan and Thermoking results in lightweight trucks with 200 miles of range.
March 23, 2022
Lion Electric thermoking refrigerated truck
Alternative power
Biden's clean energy revolution depends on diesel trucks
President Biden wants a clean energy revolution to free the U.S. from foreign oil dependency, but the supply chains for the electric vehicles he prescribes have their own skeletons in the closet.
March 21, 2022
truck hauling wind turbines
Battery electric
Mack's latest LR electric refuse hauler gets 42% more power
With commercial electric vehicles, power is everything. To that end, Mack has stepped up the energy level 42% in their latest LR electric refuse truck.
March 9, 2022
Mack LR electric more range
Alternative power
Propane autogas embraced during record fuel price surge
As the Biden administration promotes EVs and reaches out to other nations for oil during record price hikes at the pump, a fleet operator finds refuge in propane autogas.
March 9, 2022
McAbee Trucking Propane Autogas
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Battery electric
Ford Pro debuts new suite of charging products
Ford Pro has added six home and depot chargers to its end-to-end portfolio of charging solutions to help create a smooth transition for commercial customers into an electric future.
March 9, 2022
Ford Pro new depot chargers
Alternative power
Yamaha's hydrogen-fueled V8 being developed for Toyota
Hydrogen will play an important role in the future of internal combustion, according to Yamaha, which recently announced that it's developing a hydrogen-fueled V8 for Toyota.
March 2, 2022
The intake manifold on this hydrogen-fueled V8 from Yamaha looks like more of an exhaust manifold.
Alternative power
Navistar's Experience Trailer aims to help fleets with EV adoption
Navistar's NEXT Experience Trailer will tour North America this year helping fleets learn about the process and benefits of electric vehicle adoption.
March 2, 2022
Navistar's NEXT Experience Trailer will tour North America this year offering fleets insights into commercial EV adoption.
Alternative power
Hyliion could be facing greater competition following Cummins' Meritor acquisition
Hybrid powertrain manufacturer Hyliion was already competing with Cummins on the growing alt fuel front when the iconic engine builder announced this week plans to acquire Hyliion's eAxle supplier, Meritor.
February 23, 2022
Hyliion ERX Peterbilt series hybrid
Alternative power
Cummins 6.7-liter gas engine part of new fuel agnostic strategy
Getting to zero emissions will take time. To help get there, Cummins will be rolling out industry-first, fuel agnostic engine platforms designed to cut carbon while running on diesel, gasoline, propane, hydrogen and compressed natural gas.
February 15, 2022
Cummins fuel agnostic 15-liter natural gas
Pickup Trucks
Ram going with ICE range-extender on electric pickup
It's been a while since we've heard about an electric pickup being paired up with a range-extending engine. Looks like Ram has warmed up to the idea and will be offering one with their electric 1500.
February 15, 2022
Ram battery electric 1500 pickup
Battery electric
Georgia Republicans rail against Rivian plant as Soros emerges as major shareholder
Struggling EV start-up Rivian got a big boost from billionaire investor George Soros as Republicans in Georgia continue to cry foul over the automaker's proposed plant near Atlanta.
February 15, 2022
Rivian R1T rear shot
Battery electric
First electric truck shows up at NASCAR event
NASCAR's first electric truck delivery took place at the recent Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum in Los Angeles.
February 9, 2022
Freightliner eCascadia NASCAR Busch Light Clash Coliseum
Alternative power
Eaton seeing 'tremendous interest' in 48-volt mild hybrid, launches low voltage components
Eaton reminds readers that a 48-volt hybrid system allows fleets to lower emissions and fuel costs through electrification without all of the concerns and high costs associated with all-electric.
February 9, 2022
Eaton 48 volt low voltage mild hybrid
Battery electric
Ram using new website, events for customer-driven EV development
Through a new website and a series of in-person events, Ram is seeking customer feedback on what they're looking for in an electric truck and van.
February 9, 2022
all-electric Ram 1500 pickup concept
Battery electric
Ready to work, Ford Pro rolls E-Transits out to customers
Shipping for the E-Transit, Ford’s second electric vehicle has begun from the Kansas City Assembly Plant.
February 8, 2022
E-Transit coming off line in Kansas City plant
Alternative power
DTNA signs on to joint venture to develop electric truck infrastructure
Battery electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles will be the initial focus of the JV, followed by hydrogen fueling stations for fuel cell trucks.
January 31, 2022
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Battery electric
Tesla prioritizes robot production over EVs
Year of the robot: Tesla CEO Elon Musk views Optimus humanoid production as "the most important product development we’re doing this year."
January 26, 2022
Cybertruck was originally slated for a 2022 rollout, but has since taken a back seat to various challenges including Tesla's Optimus robot.
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