David Sickels, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine
Electric truck tire tips

What’s round, black and requires application-specific spec’ing and scrap tire analysis? EV tires!

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Trucking Sustainably means exploring many paths to decarbonization

Decarbonizing fleet operations can come with the potential of fleets meeting their customers’ sustainability expectations, increasing efficiency, attracting and retaining the drivers of the future all while making a positive impact on the planet.

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Will upcoming truck sustainability standards affect uptime?

What does the EPA’s Clean Trucks final rulemaking really mean for fleets running heavy-duty trucks?

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Cummins produces 2.5 millionth engine at its Jamestown Engine Plant

President of Engine Business Srikanth Padmanabhan anticipates a bright future in trucking for natural gas and hydrogen powertrains.

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The 7 EV battery lessons we learned at ACT Expo

Battery experts weigh in on long-life vs. high-density, the residual value of older EVs, ethically sourcing EV battery materials and more.

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Cummins, Accelera emphasize decarbonization, hydrogen at ACT Expo

The company showcased technologies including electrolyzers to produce hydrogen that can power both a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine concept truck and a fuel cell electric powertrain.

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Hyliion unveils Karno electric range extender powertrain at ACT Expo

The Karno technology is a linear motor heat generator that leverages 3D metal-printed components and proprietary flameless oxidation technology to produce clean electricity.

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PACCAR, Toyota partner on hydrogen Class 8 trucks; Dana discusses the latest commercial fuel regulatory trends

Regulations and growing demand for sustainable solutions are influencing how fleets think about logistics, and suppliers are shifting their strategies to comply.

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ACT Expo kicks off with big numbers, big zero-emissions vehicle challenges ahead

‘Big’ describes several aspects of this year’s show, including the challenges. Here’s what we heard at the kickoff.

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State of Sustainable Fleets report predicts a faster-than-expected diesel sunset

Here’s where we’re at with funding, policy, renewable fuels, battery electric and hydrogen efforts.

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Optimizing truck uptime via maintenance contracts

Learn what to look for in a fleet maintenance contract, as well as questions to ask when customizing that contract.

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This year’s truck trade show EV trends

Companies focusing on truck maintenance are approaching zero-emissions differently than OEMs designing new EV offerings.

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