How data impacts electric truck operation
There’s more nuance in running a heavy-duty electric truck compared to a diesel hauler. At least, at first. Range only creates anxiety until you understand and have worked with it. To ensure loads get to where they need to go, there’s front end work that has to be done, namely route planning and charging strategy.
Five truck trend takeaways from May
June marks the official start of summer, but before we jump right into the deep end, here’s a recap of some of our most popular stories we think made a big splash! So, if you’re looking for some easy reading after the long weekend, take a look at this month’s most popular stories that you
Amped at ACT Expo: Exciting trucking highlights from the show floor
I could try to tell you about every awesome truck, every mind-expanding technology, and every sustainability-driving service I saw at ACT Expo 2022, but it’s better if I show you. Or at the very least, hit the highlights. That was the goal connecting with David Sickels, editor of The Buzz EV News and my partner
Mack LR electric vehicle to tackle City of Santa Cruz applications
The City of Santa Cruz, California, recently purchased a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, the first fully electric vehicle in the municipality’s sanitation fleet, and plans to purchase another. Mack made the announcement during the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center. The City of Santa Cruz currently is working on
US Hybrid announces natural gas hybrid powertrain technology
US Hybrid, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ideanomics, fuel cell, and hybrid electric vehicles, announced the launch of near-zero-emission natural gas-powered parallel hybrid powertrain technology to be used for drayage and long-haul trucks. After six years of research, development, and testing, US Hybrid’s new manufacturer agnostic technology will deliver more power, increased range, and a more
Photo Gallery: ACT Expo 2022
Surprises were around every corner at ACT Expo. Take the electric International RH truck above. It was hanging out at the Navistar Next technology trailer. No announcement, and International was tight-lipped about the equipment details, but it was there. And here’s a look under the hood. A pretty cool tease, and hopefully we’ll hear more
Mack Trucks dealer TEC Equipment achieves certified EV dealer status
Mack Trucks announced that TEC Equipment in Oakland, Calif., is now a Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) Dealer and will now be able to service and support the Mack LR Electric refuse truck. Mack made the announcement at the ACT Expo, May 9-12, at the Long Beach Convention Center, Long Beach Claif..This is the third TEC Equipment location in
Hexagon expands its portfolio of clean fuel solutions
Hexagon Composites signed an agreement on April 22, 2022, to acquire a 40% stake in Cryoshelter GmbH, an Austria based company specialized in the development of cryogenic tank technology for liquid natural (renewable) gas (LNG) and liquid hydrogen (LH2). Renewable natural gas, in liquid or gaseous form, is the only readily available, cost competitive fuel
ACT Expo 2022 Live Blog: Day 3 (with Cummins CEO Keynote!)
Listen. Do you hear that? This could be the quietest heavy-duty truck ride-and-drive event ever. Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell–you name it. The future of zero-emissions trucks weren’t just on display, they were rolling around a closed course at ACT Expo 2022. See for yourself: The day started off with running from booth to booth
Blue Bird unveils Class 5-6 electric vehicle chassis
Blue Bird Corporation unveiled a Class 5-6 electric vehicle platform at ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The company is expanding its zero-emission transportation solutions to the commercial vehicle market. Blue Bird’s Class 5-6 chassis will enable a broad range of fully-electric vehicles, including last-mile delivery step vans, motorhomes, and other specialty vehicles. Due to
Allison Transmission, Xos enter partner on heavy-duty EVs
Xos Inc., a manufacturer and services provider of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles, powertrains, charging infrastructure, and fleet management software, has entered a strategic partnership with Allison Transmission Inc., a manufacturer of commercial-duty, fully-automatic transmissions and leading manufacturer of electric hybrid and fully-electric propulsion systems, to jointly develop heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 commercial
Carrier Transicold highlights Electric eCool Series for sustainable refrigeration transport
Carrier Transicold showcased a range of electric transport refrigeration and cooling products as part of the eCool series, which help lower emissions for customers across the cold chain, the company said during a press conference at ACT Expo, held in Long Beach, Calif. The eCool family, which includes sustainable solutions for heavy-duty tractors and trailers,
