Tom Quimby, CCJ senior editor

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Tom Quimby is a senior editor of Commercial Carrier Journal, Truck Parts Service and Hard Working Trucks. In addition to tractor-trailers, he keeps a close eye on the latest pickups, vans and news impacting Class 1 – 8 fleets. When he's not working, he enjoys fishing, gardening, photography and spending time with family and friends. Reach him at tomquimby@randallreilly.com. Follow him on Twitter @tom_quimby.
Natural gas
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.
May 14, 2023
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.
Alternative power
Shell gets nearly 'overwhelming' response following reveal of Accelerate to Zero program
Many paths to zero ... Shell reports that fleets are eager to learn how the energy giant can help them reach their sustainability goals.
May 12, 2023
Renewable natural gas is one of several energy options Shell can provide fleets through its new Accelerate to Zero program.
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.
Autonomous
Torc Robotics, C.R. England to pilot autonomous reefer trucks
Torc Robotics announced a partnership with C.R. England to pilot long-haul Level IV autonomous trucks.
May 9, 2023
Torc autonomous truck
Battery electric
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.
Battery electric
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.
Battery electric
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
Alternative power
Hyliion rolls out maintenance-free Karno generator
The fuel agnostic Hyliion Karno long-haul truck improves the bottom line while slashing emissions.
May 4, 2023
Hyliion Karno truck on display
Natural gas
Shell rolls out Starship 3.0 with Cummins' new X15N natural gas engine
Starship 3.0 is equipped with Cummins new X15N natural gas engine and is fueled by Shell Renewable Natural Gas, a carbon negative fuel.
May 3, 2023
The new Starship 3.0
Hydrogen fuel cell
Hyundai bringing fuel cell truck to the U.S.
Hyundai points to its XCIENT fuel cell as a more appropriate technology than all-electric for more challenging applications like Class 8 trucks.
May 3, 2023
The Hyundai XCIENT fuel cell truck offers up to 450 miles of range.
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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.
Natural gas
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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