Hyzon’s CEO talks us through its hydrogen fuel cell truck business model, technology
Hyzon Motors trucks never stopped moving. The hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer had several Freightliner Cascadia trucks rolling around the Long Beach Convention center during ACT Expo held in late August, and the line for rides was long as attendees kicked the tires on the new powertrain technology. While a hydrogen truck moving under its own
Electric truck powertrains 101
As an industry, we’re over simplifying talk about electric powertrains. Sure, they’re much simpler than the diesel powertrains we’re used to, but there are operational nuances with everything from power to motor placement that are impacted by a fleet’s spec, driven by application. Today, we often say “e-axle” and move along, but what exactly makes
ACT Expo: A recap podcast, part 2
It’s time for part two! For those who missed it, the last episode of Fleet Future featured Editor Jason Morgan, Senior Editor David Sickels and yours truly, Managing Editor Alex Crissey, recapping September’s zero-emissions focused ACT Expo. Jason attended the show, but David and I did not, so we peppered him with questions for enough
Five truck trend takeaways from September
We know it’s not easy to keep up with everything that happens in the world of trucking. So here are the biggest stories from September focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. The return of industry trade shows Between ACT Expo and the TMC show, trade shows were out in full
ACT Expo: A recap podcast, part 1
For many, the ACT Expo this September was the first industry event since before COVID-19 set its sights on U.S. shores. The zero-emissions expo, held in Long Beach, California, also came at a fortuitous time—just as electrification is taking off in heavy-duty space, hydrogen fuel cells are creating more of a buzz, and decarbonization is
AC to DC: Charting charging equipment choices with ChargePoint
Charging infrastructure equipment choices are complicated. There’s AC charging, there’s DC charging and a host of other options depending on your electric vehicle charging strategy. Rich Mohr, global vice president, fleet solutions at ChargePoint, did a great job explaining the options for a recent story, but when it comes to trucking equipment, part of understanding
Lion Electric Class 6 truck ride along
One of the best parts of ACT Expo is being able to get some time with new names in the trucking industry–a chance to see and ride in the latest electric trucks. I caught up with Lion Electric for an electrically driven drive around the Long Beach Convention Center. The Lion 6 Class 6 truck
Allison Transmission expands eGen Power e-Axle offering
Allison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, announced the addition of its eGen Power 100S and 130D e-Axles to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif. Allison first launched its eGen Power 100D in 2020 and has since spent
ZF highlights clean technologies, plans launch of new generation of electric drives
At ACT Expo 2021, ZF highlighted what it calls its line of clean and efficient technologies, the AxTrax electric axle and the CeTrax electric central drive which supports OEMs’ greenhouse gas (GHG) challenges. “We are nearing 1 million miles of real-world experience with AxTrax on the Freightliner eCascadia with tremendous results,” Feldhaus explained. “By 2023,
BYD introduces next generation electric trucks
BYD unveiled two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks, the Gen3 8TT and 6F vehicles. The company says that the upgraded cabs offer improved aerodynamics and energy efficiency and come standard with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The trucks are equipped with an electronic parking brake system, offer keyless entry and push to start functions, and have up
Dana announces e-Axle production for Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Dana Inc. announced that it will begin production of its eS9000r e-Axle–the first in a line of Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-Axles to support the market launch of the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) all-electric MT50e medium-duty last-mile delivery vehicle. Designed with a custom Spicer S130 rear drive axle, the propulsion system for the MT50e application
Trucking is moving toward zero emissions (and three other takeaways from ACT Expo)
You know what phrase you didn’t hear at ACT Expo this year? “Alternative fuels.” There was plenty of talk of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and natural gas, but OEMs, fleets, suppliers and “as-a-service” providers talked about those technologies as true pathways toward a zero-emissions future. They weren’t “alternatives;” they’re options. And the prevailing theme
