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All-electric Kenworth T680E delivers a smooth, powerful ride
The Kenworth T680E is easy to drive and delivers a better experience in terms of acceleration, handling and braking over its diesel counterpart.
September 1, 2022
All-electric Class 8 Kenworth T680E
Werner aims to buy 500 Cummins hydrogen engines as station options grow
Werner announced today the intent to purchase 500 hydrogen engines from Cummins as fueling options grow.
September 7, 2022
Cummins X15H hydrogen engine on display at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo this past May in Long Beach, Calif.
Electric Peterbilt trucks roll out to Southern fleet
A Texas-based drayage fleet is putting all-electric Peterbilt 579s to work as part of its "very aggressive sustainability goals."
August 31, 2022
Texas-based Quantix is putting its electric Peterbilt 579s to work in South Carolina and Georgia.
Cummins X15H hydrogen engines going to Transport Enterprise Leasing
The X15H hydrogen internal combustion engine, one of Cummins' star players in its new fuel agnostic platform, will be heading to Transport Enterprise Leasing in Chattanooga, Tenn.
August 31, 2022
Cummins X15H hydrogen engine
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX getting GE generator with up to 20% gain in fuel efficiency and big emissions reduction
Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy talks about the GE generator with flameless oxidation that will boost MPG and slash emissions in their hybrid Hypertruck ERX.
August 25, 2022
Hyliion Hypertruck ERX
Jay Leno, Walmart and Ford reveal F-150 Lightning Sam Walton tribute truck
The late Sam Walton, founder of Walmart, was a wealthy, retail visionary whose humble taste in pickups inspired the creation of a special all-electric F-150 Lightning.
August 24, 2022
Jay Leno, left, and Walmart CEO John Furner revealed a one-off Ford F-150 Lightning built to honor late Walmart founder Sam Walton who drove a 1979 F-150 Custom shown on the right. Walton's actual truck remains on display at The Walmart Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says all-electric Semi is coming this year
Following several delays, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said to look for all-electric Semi rolling out to fleets this year.
August 24, 2022
Tesla Semi loading dock
Ford rolling out fuel cell F-550 utility truck
Where all-electric may fall short in demanding applications like utility work, Ford is looking to fuel cell technology to help get the job done.
August 24, 2022
Ford F-550 SoCalGas
All-electric Ford F-150 Lightning tow test proves 'dismal'
Ford responds to MotorTrend's recent report that found the towing capability of F-150 Lightning 'dismal.'
August 17, 2022
A photo released by Ford shows the 2022 F-150 Lightning towing a track loader.
Volkswagen to build and market electric pickups, SUVs in the U.S.
Volkswagen has launched a new company that will build all-electric pickups and SUVs under the iconic Scout brand.
August 10, 2022
Scott Keogh, shown here at the LA Auto Show in 2018, will lead VW's new spin-off company, Scout, which will produce and sell all-electric pickups and SUVs in the U.S.
FedEx announces all-electric Ford Pro E-Transit pilot
As part of its goal of having a zero-emission fleet by 2040, FedEx has partnered with Ford Pro to pilot ten all-electric E-Transit vans.
August 10, 2022
FedEx Ford Pro E-Transit all-electric van
Newcomer Voltera takes on charging infrastructure challenges for fleets
Founded by EV industry veterans, Voltera can handle grant paperwork, site acquisition, permitting, utility interactions, charger installation, charger management and more to help ease EV acquisition because charger rollouts aren't easy.
August 9, 2022
Electric truck charging
Hyliion CEO kicks off video series on truck electrification
In response to ongoing interest, Hyliion CEO Thomas Healy recently posted his first video in a series on truck electrification where Healy discusses various clean powertrain technologies and how fleet needs will largely dictate choice.
August 1, 2022
Thomas Healy
Making the beachgoers say, 'Hey look at that!'
The City of Mobile last month ordered a Mack LR Electric Class 8 refuse vehicle – the first electric vehicle to operate in its fleet of 26 refuse trucks and the first electric LR in the state.
July 30, 2022
Mack LR Electric
Producing hydrogen on-site 'gives flexibility now'
Producing hydrogen on-site for fleet use can provide "an awesome opportunity," but it's not for everyone.
July 26, 2022
Cummins fuel cell Advanced Clean Transportation
Bezos backed climate group shuns biofuels, Cummins and others push back
Even Jeff Bezos' own efforts at decarbonization at Amazon have come under question following a report from a climate action group that he supports. Cummins, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas and others counter the group's criticism of biofuels.
July 20, 2022
Amazon Prime truck highway
Startup lands big electric van deal with Walmart
Walmart has agreed to buy thousands of electric delivery vans from an Arkansas-based start-up.
July 13, 2022
Walmart Canoo electric van deal
Test drive: Peterbilt Model 536 with Cummins L9N natural gas engine
Electrification and hydrogen are clearly the ways of the future, but natural gas is a right-now solution for motor carriers seeking to shrink their carbon footprint.
July 6, 2022
Peterbilt Model 537
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