Germany opened the first stretch of a so-called electric highway that will connect hybrid trucks to overhead wires, allowing them to recharge while traveling on the country’s main transportation arteries.
May 13, 2019electric truck
Business, Technology
Sean Gallup/Bloomberg News
Germany’s First ‘Electric’ Highway Charges Trucks as They Drive
Sean Gallup/Bloomberg News
Business, Technology, Equipment
An X15 Cummins engine on display at an industry show this March. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Suppliers Take Path to Alternative Powertrains
An X15 Cummins engine on display at an industry show this March. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
With interest in alternative powertrains heating up, a mix of suppliers and original equipment manufacturers discussed in their latest earnings reports how they are preparing to help customers who face more options than ever.
May 7, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment
Model of an electric Rivian truck. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)
Amazon Leads $700 Million Investment in Electric Car Maker Rivian
Model of an electric Rivian truck. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg News)
Amazon.com led a $700 million equity investment in Rivian Automotive, the electric pickup and SUV maker preparing to deliver its first vehicles next year.
February 15, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
FlowBelow's new aerodynamic trailer equipment on display at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Suppliers See Opportunities With Electric Trucks
FlowBelow's new aerodynamic trailer equipment on display at an industry show. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Developers of aerodynamic and other equipment that helps fleets curtail fuel use in diesel-powered trucks say they see similar opportunities with electrified vehicles.
December 5, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
DAF CF Electric truck (Paccar Inc.)
Truck Makers Move Closer to Commercial Electric Vehicles
DAF CF Electric truck (Paccar Inc.)
U.S. truck makers, new startups and independent engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. have helped generate the early buzz on electrified trucks, cleaner emissions and less reliance on diesel fuel. Now, that buzz is generating buzz.
September 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Tesla Inc.
Charging All-Electric Trucks
Tesla Inc.
As trucking fleets prepare for the availability of all-electric, plug-in Class 8 tractors, they are evaluating existing power capabilities at terminal locations and working through what’s needed for charging infrastructure to support these vehicles.
May 11, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
A double decker electric bus stands at the BYD Coach and Bus factory in Lancaster, Calif. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)
Electric Buses Starting to Dampen Demand for Diesel
A double decker electric bus stands at the BYD Coach and Bus factory in Lancaster, Calif. (Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg)
Electric buses were seen as a joke at an industry conference in Belgium seven years ago when Chinese manufacturer BYD Co. showed an early model.
April 24, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel
Hyliion
Hyliion Offers Own Trucks to Customers Wanting to Test Hybrid Electric Axle
Hyliion
The electrification company Hyliion announced it is making its hybrid electric 6X4HE axle available to potential customers to test on the company’s own Class 8 trucks.
March 19, 2018
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel, Autonomous
Tesla Inc.
Major Fleets Line Up to Test Tesla Semi
Tesla Inc.
Large for-hire carriers and major retailers are reserving their places in line to be among the first to test the all-electric Tesla Semi in their operations.
November 21, 2017
Business, Technology, Equipment
Anderson-DuBose Supports Sustainability With Electric Yard Truck
Orange EV announced one of its all-electric Class 8 yard trucks is now operating at The Anderson-DuBose Co. to move trailers used in its McDonald’s distribution network.
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