Electrification Archives - Fleet Equipment Magazine
Legend introduces retracting side step for commercial vans

Legend Fleet Solutions has introduced the Upstep RS3 retracting side step for commercial vans. The announcement was made at this year’s Work Truck Show. According to the company, this side step mechanically retracts as the door opens and closes. Legend explained in a press release: “Why does this matter? Not only does it prevent any damage to

Heavy-Duty Leadership Group responds to national charging corridor plans

The group applauded the White House’s plans to accelerate a phased-in development of a freight charging network across the U.S. by 2040.

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Where we’re at with battery electric trucks

Battery electric trucks are available and charging infrastructure is hard to come by, so where does that leave us?

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EV infrastructure: Engage early and know your energy needs

Effective planning and cost control strategies for transitioning commercial fleets to electric vehicles.

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Nikola promotes new board of directors member

Nikola announced the appointment of Carla Tully as the board’s newest member.

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Scania reports 2023 growth in sales, progress on sustainability

The company says sales and performance are increasing as they move toward the goal of electrification, but there are challenges along the way.

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Motiv Power Systems delivers five electric step vans to Shasta Linen Supply

Motiv Power Systems announced the completed deployment of five electric delivery vehicles to Shasta Linen Supply, a commercial linen supply company delivering linens, uniforms, and other textiles to more than 1,200 business and professional firms in California. California’s Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) regulation requires fleets to have 50% of their vehicles be all-electric by 2031, and

Mercedes-Benz tests eActros 600 in winter service

The company says the long-haul BEV truck performed well when treating winter roads.

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Lincoln Electric launches Velion DC fast charger for electric vehicles

The charger operates at a wide range of temperatures.

GreenPower launches new truck body business

The company says GP Truck Body offers a complete line of truck bodies.

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Ketchel Axle Systems introduces eRhino electrified axle system

The system integrates an electric motor, inverter, and thermal management system into a traditional axle location.

Ram Professional commercial vehicle division introduced

This included the announcement that ProMaster commercial van production is “set to double.”