Xos Inc., a manufacturer and services provider of Classes 5-8 battery-electric vehicles, powertrains, charging infrastructure and fleet management software, announced a strategic partnership with Allison Transmission Inc. to jointly develop heavy-duty Classes 7-8 commercial electric vehicles.
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The Xos HDXT is a Class 8 heavy-duty electric tractor designed for regional-haul fleets. (Xos Inc.)
Xos, Allison to Partner on Classes 7-8 Electric Vehicles
The Xos HDXT is a Class 8 heavy-duty electric tractor designed for regional-haul fleets. (Xos Inc.) Business, Technology, Fuel 
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Hexagon Composites Acquires Stake in Cryogenic Tanks Company
Hexagon AgilityHexagon Composites, a designer and manufacturer of clean fuel solutions for commercial vehicles, announced it signed an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Cryoshelter, an Austria-based company specializing in the development of cryogenic tank technology for liquid renewable natural gas and liquid hydrogen.
May 16, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel 
Blue Bird unveiled an electric Class 5-6 custom chassis at ACT Expo to expand its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market. (Image provided by Lightning eMotors via Blue Bird)
Blue Birds to Add Classes 5-6 Commercial Vehicle Chassis
Blue Bird unveiled an electric Class 5-6 custom chassis at ACT Expo to expand its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market. (Image provided by Lightning eMotors via Blue Bird)Blue Bird Corp. announced it is building on its nearly century-long expertise of school bus manufacturing to expand its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market.
May 16, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel 
Penske Truck Leasing
Penske, Shell to Bring EV Charging to Leasing Sites
Penske Truck LeasingPenske Truck Leasing and Shell Recharge Solutions North America announced a joint initiative to support light-duty electric vehicle charging at Penske locations.
May 16, 2022 Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous 
BrightDrop
Cruise, BrightDrop Explore Self-Driving Electric Vans
BrightDropCruise, the self-driving startup controlled by General Motors Co., is working with the automaker’s BrightDrop electric van business on a plan to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, people familiar with the matter said.
May 16, 2022 Government, Business, Technology 
Transport Topics' three national award-winning entries. Wheels of Justice article is one installment from the print series.
Transport Topics Collects Three National Azbee Awards
Transport Topics' three national award-winning entries. Wheels of Justice article is one installment from the print series. Transport Topics has received three national awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors, honoring TT’s “Wheels of Justice” series for the second year in a row.
May 13, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel 
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Hyundai Expected to Announce $7 Billion EV Plant in Georgia
SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg NewsATLANTA — South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce next week that it is building an electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Ga., according to a U.S. official familiar with the anticipated announcement.
May 13, 2022 Business, Technology, Equipment 
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)
Bridgestone Introduces New Tire Tread With Improved Wear Life
The Bandag B713 FuelTech footprint. (Bridgestone Americas Inc.)Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of a new drive tire tread that is engineered to increase retread value for fleets.
May 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Autonomous 
From left: Neandross, Voorhoeve, Robinson, Vallely and Rose. (NHOUSE Photo Services for Gladstein Neandross and Associates)
More Steps Needed to Reach Zero-Emission Future, Executives Say
From left: Neandross, Voorhoeve, Robinson, Vallely and Rose. (NHOUSE Photo Services for Gladstein Neandross and Associates)LONG BEACH, Calif. — Top executives at some of the largest companies in trucking said many factors must come together before the industry can fully advance toward a zero-emission future.
May 12, 2022 Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics 
Sen. Maria Cantwell, tasked with organizing the final bill, at a past hearing. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/Bloomberg News)
Congress Kicks Off Final Negotiations on Supply Chain, Semiconductor Bill
Sen. Maria Cantwell, tasked with organizing the final bill, at a past hearing. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images/Bloomberg News)Congressional policymakers formally kicked off negotiations on comprehensive legislation meant to facilitate domestic production of semiconductors and improve the movement of freight at ports.
May 12, 2022