Peterbilt Model 220EV eligible for $95,000 CARB HVIP voucher
Peterbilt Motors Co.‘s 2020 Peterbilt Model 220EV is now eligible for the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) program by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). All Peterbilt Model 220EVs sold to customers in California are eligible for a $95,000 HVIP voucher. To receive a voucher, vehicle purchasers and participating dealers
Where hybrid technology fits into fleet emissions plans
Emissions regulations are coming, especially in California where the emissions goals are the most aggressive. While fully electric trucks begin to roll out, increased interest in other powertrain options such as natural gas and hybrid technologies have gained fleet interest. Hyliion, one of the industry’s hybrid technology pioneers, unleashed a number of announcements over the
Dependable Highway Express pilots Volvo VNR electric heavy-duty trucks
Dependable Highway Express (DHE) has received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, the first battery-electric Class 8 trucks to join DHE’s fleet in southern California. The electric trucks will be added to DHE’s existing fleet of more than 500 Volvo trucks operating across North America. Deployed as part of the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy
Kenworth K270E/K370E battery-electric trucks available to order
The zero-emission Kenworth K270E Class 6 and K370E Class 7 battery-electric vehicles are now available for order from Kenworth dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The electric powertrain is available with high-density battery packs of 141kWh and 282kWh that deliver up to 100- and 200-mile range, respectively, with zero emissions, Kenworth says, adding the electric
Podcast: Peterbilt on the newly available electric Model 220EV
Peterbilt Assistant Chief Engineer Darryl Oster joins the Fleet Future podcast to talk about the Model 220EV, which recently became available for order. In the episode, we go over the details on the new model, what applications it’s targeted toward, and what interested fleets should do to prepare for electrification; listen above for all that
Peterbilt, PacLease offer introductory lease financing for Model 220EV
Peterbilt is offering an introductory lease offer on the Peterbilt Model 220EV through PacLease. The six-year lease will feature a lower monthly payment for the first year and then transition to a regular payment for the remainder of the lease. This introductory lease offer can be used in conjunction with regional and state grants that
Navistar partners with In-Charge Energy to provide charging infrastructure, consulting services
Navistar’s NEXT eMobility Solutions business unit has signed a master services agreement with In-Charge Energy, an energy solutions company based in Los Angeles, California, to provide charging infrastructure and consulting services to Navistar and its electric vehicle customers. Since its launch in October, Navistar says NEXT has focused its eMobility development on a comprehensive “four
Schneider to test electric trucks as part of Freightliner CX fleet
Schneider announced that it is participating in the all-electric Freightliner Customer Experience (CX) Fleet. The CX Fleet is a part of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA)’s ongoing initiative that engages customers in the commercial electric vehicle development process by deploying trucks in real-world applications, the company says. “From a driver’s perspective, they’ll experience a great
Navistar joins CharIN E.V. as member
Navistar is now a member of CharIN E.V., a conglomerate of industrial and automotive companies focused on advancing the adoption of electric vehicles through the development, promotion and implementation of the Combined Charging System (CCS) as the global standard for charging battery-powered electric vehicles. While previously a participant, its membership means Navistar now officially joins
DTNA Pres., CEO Roger Nielsen talks truck market changes, electric trucks on the horizon
The trucking industry continues to roll large through the pandemic. While April and May brought drastic changes in operations and even applications, the so-called “whiplash” market recovery is starting to manifest. “Every one of our businesses, from school buses to heavy-duty trucks, has gone through this pandemic and come out of it really strong,” Daimler
Hyliion, Dana join Idealease to demonstrate hybrid system for Class 8 Vehicles
Hyliion Inc. and Dana Inc. have launched a national program with Idealease to demonstrate Hyliion’s Hybrid Diesel Powertrain to Idealease customers. Idealease is North America’s premier full-service commercial truck leasing, rental and maintenance company. Hyliion says its Hybrid Diesel system can reduce fuel usage, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, improve performance and reduce operating costs for
Peterbilt medium-duty electric Model 220EV now available to order
Peterbilt‘s battery electric Model 220EV is now available for customer orders. The Model 220EV can be configured through the company’s SmartSpec sales tool and ordered at one of Peterbilt’s dealer locations, with customer deliveries expected to start by the end of the year. The Model 220EV is Peterbilt’s first electric configuration for medium-duty applications and