Eaton gets patents for Hybrid Electric Power System
Eaton Corp. was awarded several U.S. patents for the company’s Hybrid Electric Power System. The system will be commercially available through several major OEMs in 2007.
XL Hybrids unveils hybrid-electric upfitted Ford F-250
XL Hybrids, Inc. is beginning production of hybrid-electric F-250 Super Duty pickup trucks this month, the company announced. This will be the first time that Ford F-250 trucks can be ordered by fleet customers with hybrid-electric technology. According to the company, upfitting the 2018 Ford F-250 with the XLH hybrid electric system can lead to as
Power source: The importance of axles in hybrid and electric trucks
Electrification is the story of the year in the trucking world. From Cummins to Fuso to Chanje to Tesla, serious moves were made by various OEMs to begin the process of bringing what was previously a theoretical concept to the real world. No one can deny that electrification is coming. With new priorities for OEMs
Freightliner hybrid-electric trucks approved for NY Truck-Voucher Incentive Program
Freightliner Trucks‘ Freightliner M2 106 diesel-electric hybrid truck has been approved for the New York Truck—Voucher Incentive Program (NYT-VIP). In partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, New York State Department of Transportation, New York City Department of Transportation and CALSTART, NYT-VIP provides $19 million in incentives for clean vehicle technologies.
Diesel-electric hybrid reefers
In the pursuit to make refrigerated truck transport cleaner and greener, diesel-electric hybrid is emerging as a leading technology. Despite the promise these systems offer, though, their widespread adoption in the market hinges on a scenario best described as chicken-and-egg. The technology is not particularly new. Diesel-electric hybrid reefers have been used in Europe for
Diesel Direct, Freightliner develop diesel electric hybrid fuel truck
The Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid will be used to deliver fuel to fleets primarily in Massachusetts. The truck features the Eaton Hybrid Electric Drivetrain System, a parallel hybrid system that enables the truck to operate using the diesel engine alone, or in combination with the hybrid electric motor.
ArvinMeritor delivers hybrid diesel-electric Class 8 truck to key partner
ArvinMeritor Inc. announced that the company presented Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Ark., with a prototype heavy-duty truck equipped with the first Meritor diesel-electric drivetrain.
ArvinMeritor updates hybrid truck users on Dual-Mode Diesel-Electric Drivetrains for Class 8 vehicles
Last week at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) in Seattle, ArvinMeritor Inc. presented its latest information on the development of its dual-mode diesel-electric drivetrains for Class 8 trucks. ArvinMeritor is a leader in the development of dual-mode diesel-electric drivetrains, which have both mechanical and electrical propulsion systems for meeting the low-emissions, high-torque-output needs of the heavy-duty vehicle market.
Two Volvo VNR Electric trucks will kick off new California pilot program
Volvo says the VNR battery-electric trucks are ideal for drayage operations due to their operational efficiency in tight spaces.
Rizon electric trucks receive EPA and CARB certification
The Class 4 and 5 medium-duty electric trucks are set to begin deliveries in Q4.
