Battery electric

Call for increased regulations on utilities to power up chargers faster
The electric truck rollout continues in California where some EV proponents are calling for legislation to require utilities to more quickly provide power to chargers.
May 11, 2023
WattEV will be acquiring 14 all-electric Nikola Tre trucks by the end of the month. The electric-truck-as-a-service company would like to see regulations requiring utilities to more quickly supply power to chargers.
Establishing heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure was a key theme at ACT Expo
DTNA has calculated a $52 billion investment in charging infrastructure is required to meet nationwide 2032 climate targets for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles alone. Daimler's John O'Leary said the only way to meet those needs is "together."
May 11, 2023
John O'Leary at ACT Expo
Watch: 3 new electric trucks announced at ACT Expo
There was no shortage of new products and news coming from last week's ACT Expo, but we've got a close look at three new trucks.
May 9, 2023
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Lion rolls out 'best-in-class' electric medium duty chassis
When the best-in-class Lion 5 debuted this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo it nearly sold out.
May 5, 2023
The all-electric Lion 5 that debuted this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Anaheim, California is shown above in an ambulance configuration. A longer 153-inch wheel base with rear dualies is also available.
NACFE Electric Depot fleets share hopes, concerns
The eight fleets participating in NACFE's 2023 Run on Less Electric Depot talked candidly this week about what they hope to gain from this year's run.
May 4, 2023
NACFE executive director Mike Roeth, right, talks with Jake VandeLoo vice president of equipment engineering at Schneider (center) and Drew Cullen, vice president of fuels and environmental affairs for Penske Truck Leasing.
WattEV charging depot will power dozens of electric trucks
WattEV's five megawatt charging depot will go online in roughly two weeks at the Port of Long Beach in California. More depots are planned around the state.
May 4, 2023
Watt EV charging stations on display
Dana plans production launch of new e-transmission in 2025
The company unveiled its Spicer Electrified Zero-6 e-transmission for medium-duty applications.
May 3, 2023
Ryan Laskey of Dana
Production to start on Freightliner's eM2 this fall
The Class 6/7 eM2 is now available for order, and Daimler Truck North America has begun an innovation program with leaders in the truck equipment manufacturing industry to expand the eM2 option to the vocational sector.
May 2, 2023
Rakesh Aneja of DTNA
Hino eying battery electric tractor
Hino in 2021 tapped Cummins to supply its diesel engines while it focused on battery electric solutions.
May 2, 2023
Hino's electric tractor concept
Ryder announces new EV program to help fleets transition to zero emissions
RyderElectric+ will guide fleets through the process of commercial EV adoption which includes vehicle fit, emissions reduction profile, TCO estimate, charging requirements, guidance on grants and more.
May 2, 2023
RyderElectric+ will largely focus on light and medium-duty EVs like GM's all-electric BrightDrop van shown above.
Despite some regional strength, truckload shipments down more than 6% this year
Truckload shipments contract for fourth consecutive quarter on an annual basis. Also: Eaton, BAE Systems are developing a Class-7 pickup and delivery demonstration vehicle; Colorado passes zero emission truck regs; more.
May 2, 2023
Through a memorandum of understanding, BAE Systems and Eaton will initially offer a solution for the medium-duty commercial truck platforms market, with a Class-7 pickup and delivery demonstration vehicle in development.
Motiv unveils next-gen medium-duty electric trucks
The e-truck maker said it embraced the latest EV technology with a new motor and a new battery system. Also: Autocar supplying electric terminal tractors to Walmart; autonomous truck firm Waabi launches driver advisory board; Swift closes CDL schools.
May 1, 2023
Motiv medium-duty EV
Daimler Truck launches new electric truck brand
The Class 4/5 Rizon truck will initially be available in three models, each powered by an eAxle featuring a range of between 75 and 160 miles depending on battery spec.
April 27, 2023
Rizon truck
Eight fleets sign on to latest NACFE electric truck vision quest
The Electric Depot (RoL-E Depot) is NACFE's latest effort that focuses on the scaling of electric trucks across a variety of market segments.
April 26, 2023
Schneider electric truck
Technology woe is me
Playing a technology out as some maligned, forgotten underdog may strike some sympathetic chord with a marketplace.
April 25, 2023
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EPA hosting public hearing on proposed Phase 3 GHG regs
The EPA will host public hearings May 2-3 to discuss new proposed GHG regs for heavy trucks.
April 16, 2023
truck diesel exhaust
Current emissions regs simply hope for an unlikely best
Trucking has a proven track record of collaborating with government and achieving real emissions results, but the industry's input on new rules has been largely ignored.
April 14, 2023
Roadside sign for CO2 emissions
Schneider completes Frito-Lay's first third-party EV shipment
Schneider was the first outside carrier to deliver a Frito-Lay load with an electric truck. Also: Renewable natural gas use rising in transportation; P.S.I. launches real-time mobile app; Berkeley researchers want feedback on hydrogen fuel cell trucks.
April 14, 2023
Schneider Freightliner eCascadia intermodal Frito-Lay
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Unlike other trucks in ACT Expo's Ride and Drive, Walmart did not haul its truck to last week's event but instead was able to drive the truck with Cummins new X15N natural gas engine from Indiana to Anaheim, California thanks to access to compressed natural gas stations along the way. 'That says a lot,' said Cummins manager of global regulatory affairs Tom Swenson.
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Walmart 'betting big' on Cummins new X15N natural gas engine
Walmart is pleased with a pilot it entered with Cummins to test its new X15N natural gas engine and sees it as an ideal fit for long haul where all-electric and fuel cell fall far short on range.
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