Xos pulls the sheet off two electric trucks
Xos Inc. unveiled two new commercial electric vehicles as well as its connected vehicle ecosystem at a reveal event during ACT Expo, held in Long Beach, Calif. The Xos HDXT is a Class 8 heavy-duty electric tractor designed for regional-haul fleets and can travel up to 230 miles on a single charge. It offers 36,583
Cummins, California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership highlights natural gas-related decarbonization opportunities
During a press event at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership (CNGVP) collaborated with Cummins Inc. to display its near-zero emissions X15N 15-liter natural gas engine for the North American freight transportation market. In tandem with the announcement, CNGVP announced that in 2021 the energy weighted carbon intensity value of all natural
LeasePlan USA releases national study of electric vehicle readiness
LeasePlan USA has recently released the results of its first USA EV Readiness Index, a comprehensive analysis of the preparedness of all 50 states and the District of Columbia for electric vehicle transition. The USA index ranks states on a weighted scale based on five unique factors, including favorable state legislation and incentives, EV penetration,
ACT Expo 2022 Live Blog: Day 2 (UPDATED!)
It’s a day packed with press announcement, interview meetings, keynotes and conversations about the latest in zero-emissions vehicles. Reported attendance is up to beyond 8,000 people. Click here if you want to catch up on Day One. Now here’s what’s happening. Watt EV announces infrastructure charging, talks trucks-as-a-service You can’t even walk in the ACT
WattEV, Port of Long Beach plan electric truck charging station
WattEV and the Port of Long Beach announced plans for WattEV to build a charging plaza for heavy-duty electric trucks inside the port complex. Salim Youssefzadeh, chief executive officer of WattEV, alongside Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero, announced the project during the annual Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo industry conference at the Long Beach Convention
Volvo Trucks touts VNR Electric sales, Volvo Energy infrastructure, battery circularity initiatives
At a press conference held during ACT Expo in Long Beach, Calif., Volvo Trucks North America touted a pair of customer orders for its VNR Electric truck and provided an overview of Volvo Energy infrastructure development and “battery circularity.” NFI Industries—a leading third-party supply chain solutions provider—is increasing its investment in electromobility solutions with its
Freightliner details production eCascadia electric truck specs
At ACT Expo, held in Long Beach, Calif., Daimler Truck North America detailed the production series eCascadia, its battery electric Class 8 truck aimed at short-haul routes that allow for depot-based charging, examples of which include last mile logistics, local and regional distribution, drayage and warehouse to warehouse applications. Freightliner noted that the typical range
ACT Expo 2022 Live Blog: Day 1
ACT Expo is back, and bigger than ever. That’s not marketing talk, that’s numbers. Attendance has ballooned by 60% compared to last year. Attendance is up to 6,000 people and counting. “Clearly a reflection of what’s going on in the industry,” said Erik Neandross, chief executive officer, Gladstein, Neandross & Associates, owners of the show.
Daimler Truck North America CEO to provide clean truck update at ACT Expo
Organizers of the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, North America’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event, announced John O’Leary, president and CEO of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), as the keynote speaker at the 11th annual show, taking place at the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California from May 9-12, 2022. O’Leary’s
Navistar president, CEO to deliver keynote at ACT Expo
Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo announced Mathias Carlbaum, president and CEO of Navistar Inc., as a keynote speaker at this year’s show, which is returning to the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California from May 9-12, 2022. Carlbaum will share his perspectives on the rapid changes taking place across the fleet transportation sector, including
