Truck-Lite Co. has completed the acquisition of TrackPoint Systems.
Truck-Lite entered a joint development project with TrackPoint in January 2017 with the goal of communicating information from Truck-Lite’s Light-Out Detection System to a fleet’s back office. TrackPoint’s solar-powered and wireless capabilities significantly complemented the Road Ready by Truck-Lite technology roadmap, the company says; since then, Road Ready by Truck-Lite has developed into an independent business unit.
The Capacity EV terminal truck is powered by a Hyster-Yale electric powertrain and is available with an option of 130 kWh or 260 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Capacity Trucks debuted its new zero-emissions lithium-ion-powered terminal truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. This new electric terminal truck is the latest in Capacity’s zero-emissions line of products designed for port, intermodal and distribution/warehouse applications.
The Capacity EV terminal truck is powered by a Hyster-Yale electric powertrain and available with an option of 130 kWh or 260 kWh lithium-ion battery and, according to Capacity, is expected to operate for the length of a normal shift before recharging is needed, delivering consistent power and maximizing uptime. The company notes that the battery can be recharged in as short as one hour.
The service aims to help site hosts capitalize on EV charging funding opportunities.
Some fleet owners will have to transition a percentage of their vehicles by certain dates to meet expected zero-emission milestones.
A Peterbilt Model 579EV autonomous electric truck was displayed at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo.
The system will feature a 45kW hydrogen fuel cell for extended range.
Samsara says it hopes to empower customers to reduce emissions, jumpstart electrification, and meet their sustainability goals.
The acquisition will become part of the newly-created Star Safety Technologies by Grote, a holding company.
A Department of Energy report observes that heavy-duty truck use of fuel cell technology ‘will be highly depending on the build-out of refueling infrastructure.’
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