Volvo, Mack Trucks open new electric vehicle training facility
Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks are using a 9,600-sq.-ft. location in Hayward, California that will serve as a battery-electric vehicle training hub. Training will begin June 1. The facility will provides technical vehicle knowledge, dealer operations training and provides customers with exclusive access to expert training. The Hayward location will also support battery-electric vehicle (BEV)
Volvo Financial Services gets $3.9M for zero-emission financing project
The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), a committee of California’s largest transportation and clean air agencies and stakeholders, has awarded Volvo Financial Services (VFS) over $3.9 million dollars to help fund the deployment of 14 Volvo VNR Electric trucks and charging equipment through its Inland Ports Program. The trucks, manufactured by Volvo
What barriers will your fleet face in the transition to zero emissions?
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have the potential to offer several benefits to operators: lower fuel costs, reduced maintenance costs, and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). However, there are still several barriers that must be overcome before the industry sees full adoption of BEVs and their benefits. These barriers include: Limited range Higher upfront cost
Podcast: New electric and diesel trucks, plus the effects of the microchip shortage
In this episode of the Fleet Future podcast, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan and Managing Editor Alex Crissey go over the biggest trucking news of the past month, including: Listen below, and catch up with more episodes of the podcast here. News discussed in this episode
Hyliion forms Hypertruck Innovation Council to advance electrification
Hyliion Holdings Corp. has formed the Hypertruck Innovation Council, a select group of fleet, logistics and transportation industry leaders that will actively support the development of Hyliion’s Hypertruck powertrain solution. Representing over 100,000 Class 8 commercial trucks globally, Hyliion says the council will collaborate closely with Hyliion to provide key user insights in the development
Watch: Is there a sustainability strategy that will work for your fleet?
Nowadays, OEMs seem to be rolling out trucks running off of alternative fuels all the time in the name of sustainability, and many fleets are adopting them. But which alternative-fuel trucks are right for your fleet? Or are you planning to invest in alternative fuels at all? Click here to watch more of FE’s On
Eaton power distribution technology chosen for new electric vehicle platform
Eaton announced that its eMobility business has secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new battery electric light-duty commercial vehicle. Eaton says the PDUs are scalable in design in order to be applied to a range of future vehicles within
Daimler Trucks N.A. opens order books for all-electric Freightliner eCascadia, eM2
Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner eCascadia and Freightliner eM2 are now available to order. The eCascadia and eM2 are the first all-electric trucks from the company. Comprised of an eAxle design and available with a single or dual motor system, the Detroit ePowertrain offers up to 23,000 lb.-ft. of torque, giving it ample power
NACFE announces 13 fleets participating in Run on Less – Electric
This fall, 13 fleets will take part in the North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s (NACFE) Run on Less – Electric: a real-world demonstration of zero-emissions goods movement. The following fleets are helping NACFE and partner RMI showcase the benefits and discuss the challenges of electric trucks: Alpha Baking Co. operating a Workhorse C1000 in
Quality Custom Distribution takes delivery of Volvo VNR Electric
Quality Custom Distribution (QCD), a national food service logistics provider, recently took delivery of a Volvo VNR Electric—the first zero-emission, battery-electric truck to be deployed in QCD’s fleet of more than 700 vehicles. The Volvo VNR Electric model from Volvo Trucks North America will begin running last-mile delivery routes to restaurants and coffee stores throughout
Updated: Watch Daimler Trucks N.A. answer electric truck questions
UPDATE: Hot on the heels of the announcement that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) opened orders for its all-electric Freightliner eCascadia and eM2, Fleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan hosted DTNA’s Richard Howard, SVP, on-highway sales and marketing; Rakesh Aneja, head of eMobility; and Dr. Andreas Juretzka, director of eMobility product development engineering, for a live
Five truck trend takeaways from March
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 March focused on the latest truck trends, all in one place. 5. Electrification will change your service operation The question of how electrification impacts truck service is key. Whether you’re running
